Safety And Training Coordinator; Executive

SAFETY AND TRAINING COORDINATOR (EXECUTIVE I)

Job

Requisition
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 06/29/2026
Agency:
Department of Central Management Services
Class

Title:

EXECUTIVE I - 13851
County:
Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1

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The Central Management Services (CMS) Division of Vehicles seeks a highly motivated, results‑focused professional to serve as Safety & Training Coordinator. Based at the CMS Central Garage in Springfield, the candidate will survey staff statewide to assess training needs, coordinate workshops and online courses, maintain a safe work environment, serve as liaison to Department of Labor representatives, and oversee vehicle & equipment parts inventory across all 13 state garages.

• Coordinate training efforts and serve as the Division’s training coordinator.
• Act as safety coordinator for the Division.
• Organize, plan, execute, control, and evaluate the annual vehicle parts inventory for each State Garage site.
• Maintain automotive parts contract information; monitor expiration dates to ensure continuous availability of goods.
• Perform purchasing and/or support functions for the Division of Vehicles.
• Perform any additional duties reasonably within the scope of the above duties.

• Four (4) years of college education, preferably in business or public administration.
• One (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency‑approved professional management training program.

• Extensive experience as a training coordinator.
• Extensive knowledge of automotive safety and OSHA compliance.
• One (1) year of professional experience in the automotive industry, including work with parts, components, and equipment.
• Knowledge of procurement rules related to purchasing commodities and equipment for a large fleet of vehicles and off‑road equipment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and automated fleet or maintenance software systems.
• One (1) year of experience in automotive inventories and garage operations.

• Completion of a background check and criminal history disclosure.
• Work may include overtime (scheduled, unscheduled, or last‑minute) and possibilities of evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to travel and stay overnight as needed; a valid driver’s license is required.
• Position is medium work (no more than 50 lbs per lift, frequent lifts up to 25 lbs).
• Must use agency technology properly in accordance with security and confidentiality policies.
• Conditions of employment are incorporated into the job duties described.

• Competitive group insurance: health, life, dental, vision.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and position dependent).
• 10–25 days of paid vacation annually (10 days in first year).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually with carry‑over.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13–14 paid holidays per year (vary by election year).
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• State Employees Retirement System pension plan.
• Deferred Compensation Program (voluntary supplemental retirement).
• Optional pre‑tax programs: MCAP and DCAP.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.