VehicleEquipment Repair Supervisor I (Auto Body Shop Supervisor) (Pitt County)

*This is an ANTICIPATED vacancy. This position is expected to be available on 10/01/2025*

Lead repair and restore! The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is looking for an Auto Body Shop Supervisor to manage vehicle repairs and ensure our fleet stays on the road safely and efficiently.

The primary purpose of the Auto Body Shop Supervisor is to coordinate the operation of the Auto Body Shop and to provide supervision to the Auto Body Mechanic. This position schedules the work based on the amount of time needed for each job the availability of staff and type and urgency of repair. The Auto Body Shop Supervisor must ensure that repairs are completed in the most efficient manner possible focusing on quality maintenance and repairs and giving maximum attention to safety. He must also ensure that total quality management practices are implemented in the daily operation of the shop to provide the highest level of service possible.The assigned workstation is Troop A Garage in Greenville NC (Pitt County).

Job duties include:

• Inspect and repair damaged Highway Patrol vehicles including dents scratches broken glass and structural damage.

• Remove and replace damaged body panels (e.g. quarter panels roofs frames) and realign parts to match original specifications.

• Repair or replace damaged power accessories (e.g. window motors door locks remote mirrors power seats trunk locks) to restore full functionality.

• Repaint vehicles to return the finish to the original appearance and maintain fleet readiness.

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and best practices during repair operations.

• Plan schedule and assign work for Auto Body Mechanics based on workload urgency and staff availability.

• Provide technical guidance training and mentoring to mechanics on repair techniques and processes.

• Develop employee performance plans provide feedback and support career development opportunities.

• Assist in implementing total quality management practices to ensure high standards of workmanship.

• Restore out-of-service vehicles returned to the shop including decal removal antenna/light bar hole repair bumper repair and repainting.

• Perform detailing tasks such as sanding buffing and re-decaling to maintain vehicle appearance and readiness.

• Prepare repair estimates including parts labor and costs using manufacturer specifications and crash manuals.

• Maintain knowledge of current auto body repair practices paint colors and serial plate identification.

• Order required parts and materials to support repair operations.

• Procure and maintain inventory of parts paint and materials to ensure uninterrupted shop operations.

• Reconstruct vehicles from salvaged parts as needed to restore vehicles to service standards.

• Perform restoration projects on older vehicles filing cabinets and other department equipment requiring paint or bodywork.

• Assist with ad hoc shop projects that require advanced technical skills or creative problem-solving.

State Highway Patrol uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position.All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.

Management Preferences (Optional):These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Demonstrated experience supervising scheduling and directing work for auto body or vehicle repair staff.

• Demonstrated experience repairing restoring and repainting vehicles including replacement of body panels power accessories and collision-damaged parts.

• Experience restoring out-of-service or older vehicles including bodywork paint decal application/removal or vehicle detailing.

• Experience preparing repair estimates ordering parts and managing inventory in a vehicle repair or body shop environment.

• Experience ensuring adherence to safety regulations repair standards and total quality management practices in an automotive or body shop setting.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of progressive experience in the repair of vehicles and/or equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I II III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82 subpart F.

Please Note: This is to clarify that the position does not require current EPA certification as a Type I II III or Universal technician (per 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F).

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NC SHP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

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• Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
    • A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
    • A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

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