Description
Under the direct supervision of the Breath Alcohol Program Manager and funded via the Traffic and Highway Safety grant, this role is responsible for the following core duties:
- Laboratory Coordination: Oversee all daily operations, maintenance and service functions of the Breath Alcohol Instrument Service and Repair Laboratory.
- Instruction and Training: Serve as instructor for Breath Alcohol Instrument training program.
- Grant Administration: Assist with the implementation, compliance, and reporting activities of the annual Impaired Driving Countermeasures grant.
UCM CORE ATTRIBUTES - Our core behaviors all employees are expected to model. During the annual review process, all employees will be rated on how well they model these behaviors.
Engaging: Immersive learning experience through purposeful involvement of employees and students.
Cumulative: Aggregating multiple points of learning to broaden and deepen education.
Passionate: Encouraging employees and students to find his or her sense of purpose.
Confident: Embracing change and the new opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.
Enterprising: Creating new ways for all students and employees to engage in their education and jobs.
Caring: Acting on the needs and welfare of our people and the community.
Examples of Duties
Laboratory Coordination: Oversee all daily operations, maintenance and service functions of the Breath Alcohol Instrument Service and Repair Laboratory - 70%
- Maintain technical proficiency, repair knowledge and manufacture/state certifications for all approved breath alcohol instrumentation.
- Participate and complete all required certification and re-certification courses to remain credentialed for this position.
- Troubleshoot, service, repair, and upgrade breath alcohol instruments for all State law enforcement and regulatory agencies as needed or requested.
- Serve as subject matter expert for prosecutors and state officials on breath alcohol instrumentation when requested.
- Assist with the placement and monitoring of all field breath alcohol instruments.
Instruction and Training: Serve as instructor for Breath Alcohol Instrument training program - 20%
- Teach any alcohol impaired driving countermeasures training or awareness programs and courses including, but not limited to: Type 2 Supervisor, Type 3 Operator, instrument certification and updates.
Grant Administration: Assist with the implementation, compliance, and reporting activities of the annual Impaired Driving Countermeasures grant - 10%
- Assist the Program Manager and other Impaired Driving Countermeasures (IDC) staff carrying out the annual IDC grant duties.
Budget Responsibility: - 10%
- Monitor budget
- Amount of sign-off authority: $1,000
Typical Qualifications
Education:
Education may be substituted for experience, or experience may be substituted for education. Note that equivalencies are based on the following: AA or 60 credit hours = 2 years experience; BA/BS or 120 credit hours = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent: required
- Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Electronics, Chemistry or a related field is preferred.
Experience:
- Two years of law enforcement experience preferred.
- Experience with breath alcohol instrumentation preferred.
- Experience in adult teaching techniques and application, preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Missouri Type-II Supervisor certified, preferred, or within the first 12 months of hire.
- Certified training on all MO-approved breath alcohol instruments, preferred or obtained within the first 18 months of hire.
- Instructor development certification, preferred or obtained within the first 24 months of hire.
- Certified in Indiana University's Borkenstein: Alcohol and Highway Safety course, preferred or obtained within 24 months of hire.
Supplemental Information
Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
- Knowledge of electronic components and testing/troubleshooting equipment, p referred
- Knowledge of breath alcohol testing laws, preferred
Environmental Factors:
- Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals.
Physical Factors:
- Lift 80 lbs.
