AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES SPECIALIST

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland — Maryland State Police in College Park, MD 20740 seeks a Police Pursuit Vehicle Specialist. You will repair and maintain police pursuit vehicles and schedule preventive maintenance to ensure safety and reliability on high‑speed, all‑weather operations.

Responsibilities include engine work, brake systems, electrical diagnostics, and installation of emergency equipment. Requires automotive trade experience and a valid MD operator’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles or equipment.
• Knowledge of engine, brake, suspension and electrical systems.
• Ability to operate and understand vehicle computer Scan tools.

Responsibilities

• Replace or repair components on MSP vehicles and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Replace engine assemblies and rear differential components when needed.
• Repair engine tune‑ups, water pumps, steering, brakes and HVAC components.
• Diagnose electrical/mechanical malfunctions and repair windows, alternator and ABS systems.
• Install and repair emergency lighting, sirens and other police equipment.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diagnostic tools

Preventive maintenance

Brake systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Job description

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Maryland State Police

Motor Vehicle Division

10100 Rhode Island Avenue

College Park, MD 20740

Main Purpose of Job

The position functions as a Police Pursuit Vehicle Specialist and is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all Police Pursuit vehicles owned by the Maryland State Police, State Fire Marshal's Office and Vehicle Theft Prevention Council. This position maintains vehicles which will at any given time; have to exceed twice the posted speed limit, in all weather and road conditions. This position ensures the safe and reliable operating condition of all Police Pursuit vehicles. The safety of the Trooper as well as the motoring public traveling the Maryland roadways is critical.

POSITION DUTIES

Replace or repair components on MSP vehicles and schedule preventive maintenance. Replaces complete engine assemblies, replaces / rebuilds entire rear differential assemblies to include axles, bearings and gears. Replaces all components involved in engine tune-up, to include spark plugs, ignition wires, coil packs, crank and cam sensors, timing belts and distributors. Diagnose, replace or repair water pumps, power steering pump, steering gear box and steering racks. Diagnose and repair brake systems to include replacing brake pads, calipers, rotors and master cylinders. Diagnose, repair or replace air conditioner components, to include evaporator units and perform a leak test after charging with refrigerant.

Diagnose and repair mechanical / electrical malfunctions. Diagnose, repair or replace electric windows, blower motors, alternator, electrical shorts, mass air flow sensors, crank and cam sensors, coil packs, engine computers, cooling sensors/relays, ABS systems and all other electrical components. Properly Install, repair or replace electrical police equipment such as emergency lights, sirens and shot gun racks.

Operate all computer scan tools, to diagnose repairs.

Prepare necessary paperwork on completed repairs. Properly prepare "Motor Vehicle Repair Order" for each vehicle serviced. Attach a receipt or invoice to all work orders for all outside purchased parts. Enter all inventory/stock and log all operation numbers, as per instructions on back of MSP motor vehicle repair order, with minimal mistakes. Is able to take on some of the supervisors' duties in their absence and still maintain their scheduled repairs.

Road test vehicles, to ensure the safe operating condition.

Perform minor welding work, cutting torch work and operate drill press

Other duties as assigned by supervisory or Command personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience: Three years of experience servicing, maintaining and repairing motor vehicles or equipment, one year of which must have involved responsibility for performing major automotive repair work.

Notes

• Graduation from an accredited vocational/technical high school with a major in automotive mechanics, or a related field, may be substituted for up to three years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Mechanic classifications or Automotive Maintenance Technician and Vehicle Maintenance specialty codes in the Mechanic or Maintenance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years’ experience repairing and maintaining all aspects of an automobile.
• Current or previous experience completing major repairs to engines, brakes, suspension and electrical systems.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

In accordance with Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates may be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED and QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED and QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: Kirsten M. Clouse

[e-mail]

• If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4349.
• TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
• We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
• As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.