CHRIS CHRISTIE Governor State of New Jersey OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY KIM GUADAGNO Lt. Governor PO BOX 081 TRENTON, NJ 08625 JOHN J. HOFFMAN Acting Attorney General JENNIFER E. FRADEL Administrator October 23, 2014 NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY #14-137 An opportunity currently exists in the classified service within the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State Police, for permanent State of New Jersey employees who meet the requirements listed below: TITLE: Automotive Mechanic SALARY: $42,619.64 - $60,054.17 LOCATIONS: Division of State Police Fleet Management Office River Road W. Trenton, NJ 08628-0068 Division of State Police Fleet Management Office 250 Minisink Road Totowa, NJ 07512 NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Four (4) DUTIES: Performs maintenance and repair on fleet’s vehicles. Diagnoses vehicles systems, and engine, by using sophisticated electronic equipment to determine and perform needed repairs. Changes and maintains batteries and changes and repairs tires and inner tubes on cars, trucks, and trailers. Prepares reports and records of time spent, materials, parts used, and work completed. Uses test equipment to detect, adjust, and/or correct deficiencies on vehicles and equipment, including checking and adjusting headlights, caster and camber, emissions, timing and dwell. Diagnoses inoperative vehicles and equipment to determine the cause of malfunction and takes corrective action. Performs adjustments on vehicle equipment and their assemblies to conform to maintenance manual specifications, including valves, ignition systems, brakes, and clutches. REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING: Successful completion of one (1) year of training in automotive technology at an accredited community college or vocational school. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience as a mechanic in the repair and installation of motors and the maintenance and repair of motorized vehicles and equipment. NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience as outlined above. NOTE: In the Department of Law & Public Safety, an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Automobile Advanced Engine Performance and Diagnosis may be substituted for the formal training. LICENSES: Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Appointees may also be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires new public employees to reside in the State of New Jersey within one (1) year of employment. If you possess the required experience and education and are interested in the above position, please send a cover letter (including job vacancy number) and current resume before the closing date of: November 13, 2014 to: Colleen Gadsby, Division of State Police Office of Human Resources PO Box 7068, W. Trenton, NJ 08628-0068 [email protected] The Department of Law and Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply. New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer ∙∙ Printed on Recycled Paper and Recyclable