Transportation Helper-On-Call

Description

Transportation Helper
Fleet Operations (Olympia)

This is an On-Call position -Hours may vary (5-10 hours per month)
Who we are
The Department of Enterprise Services' (DES) mission is "strengthening the business of government." DES does this through its vision of delivering high quality, cost effective support services, policy and governance to state government and other public entities so they can focus on their core missions. DES’s goals are to offer expertise in facilities & capitol grounds management, acquisitions, training & support, and various shared services. We relentlessly pursue our strategic drivers: satisfied customers, a healthy team culture and a financially healthy organization. We value Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We seek new team members who share our commitment to be an equity-driven and antiracist organization. We listen to customers and team members to understand what they need and expect. We promote creativity, learning and improvement to meet those needs and adapt to the ever-changing business environment. We measure our results and seek feedback to improve our performance.

Within DES, Fleet Operations and Parking Services team manages a fleet of more than 4,000 vehicles which are leased or rented to state agencies and manages over 6,000 parking stalls located on the Capital Campus and used by employees, visitor, and agencies. Agencies can also hire us to manage their fleets if needed. Our goal is to provide safe operational vehicles to our customers by repairing and maintaining state-owned vehicles through their life cycles.

As the Transportation Helper, you will be responsible for driving, picking up, and delivering vehicles to customer locations statewide. You'll also be relied upon to provide basic operations instructions to our customers and provide them with safe, reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly vehicles.

The Department of Enterprise Services offers:

• A great total compensation and benefits package;
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays;
• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, teleworking, and an Infants in the Workplace Program;
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work;
• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, and Washington Immigrant Network;
• Supported growth and development opportunities; and
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.

Duties

Some of what you'll enjoy doing:

• Driving and delivering vehicles to/from customer agencies and coordinating delivery and/or vehicle pick-ups with customers or vendors;
• Using phone or email to assist with final communications between Fleet Operations and customers;
• Logging vehicle deliveries and pick-ups using a tracking log;
• Assisting PDI/Dispatcher with resolving customer questions and concerns and notifying dispatcher of any vehicle safety concerns;
• Assisting with the coordination of vehicle transport to a variety of vendor facilities;
• Providing backup for the installation of license plates, glove box packets, and installation of vehicle decals;
• Cleaning vehicles inside and out and fuel when necessary.

Qualifications

Required:

• The ability to work with little direct supervision
• The ability to lift 50 lbs

Work Setting:

• Indoors and outdoors, you will be driving vehicles from location to locations on interstates, highways, and possibly unimproved roads and seasonally inclement weather conditions.

Prior to hire:

• Valid driver's license and verification of clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be required prior to hire. To obtain a copy of your Abstract Driving Record (ADR), please visit the DOL website.

Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following DEI competencies (complete version found here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)):

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.

Supplemental Information

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

Conditions of Employment:

• COVID Vaccination Requirement: Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position requires in-person attendance with no option for full-time telework. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status. No start date will be approved until you have verified your vaccine status. Please do not attach your vaccination verification to your application as it will be removed. Details on how to proceed with verification will be provided once a conditional offer has been made.
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  Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Union Inclusion:
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Veterans Preference:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security number. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Steve Camerer at (360) 407-8408 or email jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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