Fleet Manager
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USD 95909 - 107931
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Job Description
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County provides opportunities for people to connect with nature. We offer to the public 60 forest preserves 175 miles of trails 47 miles of rivers and streams and 6 nature and cultural centers. We have 6 million visitors each year.
The Districts mission is to acquire and hold lands containing forests prairies wetlands and associated plant communities or lands capable of being restored to such natural conditions for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora fauna and scenic beauty for the education pleasure and recreation of its citizens.
Job Summary
Management and administration of the districts fleet assets and of the districts fuel sites. Manage inhouse vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance repair and support services as well as the departments workforce and contracted services. Through asset management strategies provide recommendations for replacement and refurbishment of fleet assets for budgeting purposes. Manage and administer the districts surplus disposition processes and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform management direction and administration of the districts fleet of vehicles/equipment alternative fueling sites and fleet maintenance.
- Develop manage and monitor the operational and asset replacement budgets for the department and the district.
- Recommend and purchase all new vehicles and equipment within the approved budget guidelines following the districts approved purchasing policies.
- Manage coordinate and administer the proper disposal of the districts surplus assets.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant local State and Federal laws and regulations related to environmental asset acquisition.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve operations reduce expenditure and increase efficiency as it relates to fleet management for the district.
- Manage and monitor programs within the department to ensure proper asset management.
- Develop implement and manage the districts alternative fuel and sustainability program.
- Supervise and monitor personnel by delegating daily tasks and projects maintaining open communication and providing regular training and feedback.
- Administer and maintain a thorough preventative maintenance program to ensure safety of the assets and personnel and to prolong the life of the asset.
- Promote the development of team capabilities and enhance organizational effectiveness through the cultivation of interdepartmental cooperation cohesive planning and seamless exchange of information among subordinates and colleagues to ensure department objectives are in line with the districts mission and values.
- Provide ongoing feedback coaching and counseling in a constructive manner and confront challenging situations directly with a positive approach aiming to support and mentor employees in their development and progress.
- Resolve and rectify issues prioritize based on gravity and urgency analyze the root cause gather relevant information develop and evaluate viable solutions decide on the most effective and logical solution and plan and execute implementation.
- Supervise staff including hiring scheduling and assigning work reviewing performance and recommending salary increases promotions transfers demotions corrective actions or terminations.
- Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits; Become familiar with and observe all applicable safety rules policies and work procedures; Follow all safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the districts safety and risk management program; Keep work area clean orderly and free of hazards; Immediately report all unsafe conditions and incidents.
- Maintain a supportive working environment and demonstrate a desire to exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
- Skilled Trades and Technical Training 46 years of related experience with 14 years of direct supervisory experience (Includes: training and coaching responsible for preparing evaluation assigning work responsible for work of employee supervised); or the equivalent combination of education training and experience. Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Fleet or Automotive Management preferred;
- NAFA Fleet Management Associations certified Fleet Manager certification (CAFM) or APWA Certified Public Fleet professional (CPFP) or the ability to obtain within one year of employment.
- Valid Drivers license in good standing.
- Extensive knowledge of principles practices and methods of fleet maintenance management and inventory control.
- Knowledge of alternative fuel and fleet sustainability practices.
- Knowledge and experience with Fleet Management Information Systems and Fuel Management Systems.
- Thorough understanding of occupational hazards and proper shop safety precautions including safety training.
- Proven ability to supervise the work of assigned personnel effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience and knowledge of public purchasing policies and procedures writing purchasing contracts and cooperative purchasing agreements.
- Knowledge of surplus property disposal procedures and methodology.
- Experience in department budget development and monitoring.
- Familiar with federal state local laws and regulations related to fleet management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong public speaking presentation and communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to create management reports and Key Performance Indicators to monitor department progress towards goals.
- Effectively communicate with staff for coaching and mentoring for professional development and problem resolution.
Starting Salary: $per year.
Eligible for performance review and possible pay increases biannually.
Benefits: Medical (PPO and HMO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield) Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement 12 paid Holidays 12 paid Vacation Days 5 paid Personal Days 8 paid sick days Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) 457 Retirement Plan. Uniforms will be provided along with an annual safety boot and glasses allowance.
Work Location: Fleet Management Shop in Blackwell Forest Preserve West Chicago.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect integrity teamwork and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
