Transportation Public Concessions Inspector

State of Connecticut - Department of Transportation; Newington (CT); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

State employee benefits overview

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Award-winning agency recognition

On-site fitness center & EV charging

Descrizione del lavoro

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Public Concessions Inspector for the Concessions Unit. You will inspect service plazas, buildings, and operations to ensure contractual and health compliance, often outdoors in varied weather, with daily travel and a state vehicle provided.

Training and certification are required. Assigned to the Newington headquarters with a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

Competenze

• Five years of experience managing a food service facility.
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• Note: management includes owner/manager or assistant manager of food service operations.
• College coursework may substitute for experience per policy.

Mansioni

• Inspect concession operations (restaurants, minimarts, vending, gas) for contract compliance, quality of service, hours, staffing and health standards.
• Review service requirements and deficiencies with concession managers.
• Keep records and prepare written reports.
• Investigate complaints and coordinate inspections with other agencies.
• Perform related duties as required.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Computer software usage

Formazione

College training in hotel/restaurant or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Descrizione del lavoro

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), seeks qualified individuals for the position of Transportation Public Concessions Inspector within the Concessions Unit, Office of Contracts & Agreements.

The Concessions Unit is responsible for inspections at all 23 State‑owned service plazas on I‑95, I‑395 and Route 15 and 7 Rest Areas. The primary function of this position is to perform daily inspections of the buildings, grounds, and operations of the businesses at the service plazas to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and health and safety codes. The results of these inspections are documented on software via tablet.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
• The convenience of an on‑site, low‑cost fitness center, on‑site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All CTDOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full time, 40 hours per week, with a rotating schedule that includes weekends, evenings, midnight, and holiday shifts.
• Assigned work location: Our headquarters in Newington, CT
• A State vehicle is provided for travel between work locations

THE ROLE

This position requires work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, including extreme heat and cold. This position inspects roofs and tight spaces utilizing ladders. This position is assigned to work at the Newington headquarters facility, but the duties require extensive daily travel for which a State vehicle is provided. If hired, the employee will be required to attend, and pass (at the Department's expense) an Environmental Health Training Program.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. CTDOT is guided by its mission to improve lives through transportation. Our infrastructure and transit systems are essential to the safety and mobility of Connecticut residents, and our work strengthens both economic and community development. CTDOT is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, and individuals with broad-ranging backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Inspects public concession operations including restaurants, minimarts, vending facilities and gasoline service stations for conformance to contractual provisions pertaining to quality of service, pricing, hours of operation and staffing as well as compliance with state and federal regulations and standards for food preparation and storage, health codes and sanitation;
• Reviews service requirements, deficiencies and improvements with concession managers;
• Keeps records and prepares written reports;
• Investigates complaints;
• Coordinates inspection activities with other local, state and federal inspectors;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of

• principles and practices of food service and vending facility operations;
• food sanitation and personal hygiene practices as related to food production;
• ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws and regulations;

Skills

• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the management of a food service facility. Note: Management is defined as being the owner, manager or assistant manager of a restaurant, food service operation, minimart or other area where food is served.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in hotel and restaurant management, food service management, business administration or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years.

Two (2) years of experience in the inspection of food service operations may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• Experience in property maintenance and/or property management.
• Experience conducting routine inspections.
• Availability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class are required to work a rotating shift which includes nights, holidays and weekends.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.