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Mechanic Supervisor A

Salary

$4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

419-215674-KB

Department

DPS-Office of State Police

Opening Date

12/12/2025

Closing Date

12/19/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

At the Louisiana State Police, our mission is to provide safety services to both the citizens of the state and visitors to the state of Louisiana by upholding and enforcing the laws, administering regulatory programs, managing records, educating the public, and managing emergencies, both directly and through interaction with other agencies. To be an organization that makes a difference, achieves excellence, and a position of leadership. To act with integrity and professionalism, maintaining an environment that is responsive to the needs of our personnel and the community. To provide essential public safety services efficiently and effectively through education, prevention, and the use of technology.

We’re looking for a Mechanic Supervisor A to join our Patrol Division to provide supervision, guidance, and logistical support in a mechanic repair shop. The Mechanic Supervisor A plays a key role in repairing and ensuring our fleet of patrol vehicles is properly maintained.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience or training as a mechanic.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=103400) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As a Mechanic Supervisor A, you will be instrumental in repairing and performing preventative maintenance of our fleet of patrol vehicles.

This position requires a comprehensive understanding of mechanical, electrical, and computer-based automotive systems. It oversees the maintenance and repair of approximately 250 government vehicles, including pursuit-rated and diesel-powered units. Typical repair work includes routine maintenance, tune-ups, air conditioning service, cooling systems work, brake and alignment adjustments, tire replacements, and electrical repairs. The position is responsible for a wrecker used to retrieve and transport disabled vehicles across Region III’s 29-parish area of responsibility.

Under the authority of the Region III Patrol Major, this position plans and directs all activities within its area of responsibility. It supervises lower-level mechanic positions and a staff of inmates, managing the entire work order process from the creation through completion. Duties include assessing repair needs, approving parts requests, inspecting repairs during and after work, and ensuring proper test drives to confirm repairs. The position also operates tow trucks and other vehicles capable of hauling trailers.

Further responsibilities include identifying and seeking professional development training for yourself and subordinates, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures, and the maintenance of building and grounds for the Region III Headquarters and Garage. In addition, review work orders through fleet management software, ensure all Troop E and Region III pool units and VIP units are in good working condition and available for immediate use.

Administrative duties include the proper recording of time and attendance, performing data entries, procurement of parts and equipment, conducting inventories, and completing employee performance evaluations. The job schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM through 3:30 PM with the exception of emergencies or natural disasters.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression:This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule:Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday.

Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The bi-weekly rate for this position is as follows: Mechanic Supervisor A (WS215) - $1,928.00

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana) and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (Download PDF reader).

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Katy Bradley

Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

Email:[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, stepchild, sibling, spouse, parent, stepparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?

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If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If none, please enter N/A.

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Do you have at least 4 years of experience as a mechanic?

+ Yes

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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