Logistics Program Specialist (Program Project Specialist I) Firenze

Logistics Program Specialist (Program Project Specialist I)
Firenze
Toscana, Firenze

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRYOur mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. LOGISTICS PROGRAM SPECIALIST(Program Project Specialist I)Job Location:

Arizona State Prison – Eyman

Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI)

1305 East Butte Ave.

Florence, AZ 85132

https://corrections. az. gov/ Posting Details:

Salary: $48, 600. 00

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 12/18/2024

Job Summary:

This position reviews and analyzes current transportation needs and implements improved efficient methods and routes of delivery, while ensuring compliance with all state and Federal transportation laws. This position also ensures safe, timely transportation of goods to ACI customers and manufacturing shops at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Eyman. Apply today!

Job Duties:

Reviews and analyzes current transportation needs and implements improved, efficient methods and routes of delivery while ensuring compliance with all State and Federal transportation laws. Coordinates shipments of goods, maintains logs and records of shipments. Dispatches multiple drivers and inmate work crews to delivery and pickup sites statewide using various communication systems and equipment. Monitors availability of fleet vehicles and assigns fleet as appropriate. Reviews routes to seek improvements in transit time and cost. Tracks and traces all shipments to ensure orders are delivered on time and develops and implements metrics to determine carrier performance. Fills in necessary in the absence of the Transportation Supervisor and coworkers to complete required tasks to maintain a high level of customer service. Attends meetings and training. Makes deliveries using fleet vehicles as necessary. Drives on state business. Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

- Computer applications with a high level of competency

- Transportation and distribution systems

- Working knowledge of DOT regulations/requirements

- Truckload operations including planning and coordinating loads for a fleet of vehicle ranging from pickups to tractor trailers

- Fleet assigned, including available trucks and equipment, load securements, weight restrictions, fluid capacity and maintenance

- Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

Skill in:

- Administration

- Interpersonal skills

- Verbal and written communications

- Excellent phone skills

- Computer data entry

- Map reading and geographical orientation

- Directing, guiding and providing navigation to drivers

- Maintaining statistics, time studies, and reports

- Updating route books when corrections are needed

- Alerting appropriate personnel of possible weather conditions which may affect transportation

Ability to:

- Learn and utilize technology

- Multi-task

- Direct and guide many drivers at the same time

- Remain calm in stressful situations

- Perform duties with awareness of adherence to all ADCRR policies, procedures best practices and State and Federal laws

- Work in a prison environment

- Work harmoniously with ADCRR and ACI staff, customers, vendors, and inmates

- Supervise multiple employees and work crews simultaneously

- Analyze problems and design effective plans for programs improvement

- Promote safety practices for all transportation employees

- Investigate and resolve complaints and incidents in a timely manner and in compliance with ADCRR policies and procedures, personnel rules, and State and Federal laws.

Selective Preference(s):

- Minimum three (3) years experience in transportation industry

- Dispatching and logistic planning duties

- College degree preferred in transportation, logistics or applicable field

- Warehouse or manufacturing environment experience with supervisory responsibility

- Solid background in truckload operations including planning and coordinating loads for a fleet of vehicles.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test.

Department of transportation (DOT) Medical Examiners Certificate is required at the time of employment.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A. A. C. ) R2-10-207. 11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year

- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options

- Exceptional retirement program

- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program

- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page. Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADC Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

#J-18808-Ljbffr