Manager of Fleet Operations

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Cityof AuroraColorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora were growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles or core values that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:IntegrityRespect Professionalism andCustomer Service and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary: $126293 - $157866/year

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

The deadline to submit an application to this position is Sunday August 18th. However it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
Under the direction of the Director of General Management the Manager of Fleet Operations is responsible for managing all aspects of the vehicle and equipment maintenance program including acquisition maintenance utilization and disposal of the organizations vehicles ensuring efficient and cost-effective fleet operations. This role involves team management managing vehicle lifecycles and regulatory compliance as well as analyzing data and optimizing fleet performance.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the daily operations of Citys fleet services division.
• Directs and monitors the vehicle/equipment maintenance repair operation including parts purchasing and motor fuel agreement contracts ensuring best pricing; establishes and reports divisions performance standards.
• Equipment replacement programs including special funds preparing specifications Purchasing new equipment and disposing of old or excess equipment.
• Monitors vehicle/equipment asset utilization making redistribution recommendations Provides budget and cost data to other departments concerning the operation and replacement of equipment.
• Represents fleet services on internal and external committees.
• Develops and proposes vehicle maintenance and replacement policies prepares and monitors the fleet operations and maintenance revenue and replacement budgets Assists in developing operational priorities goals and objectives.
• Ensures customer service-oriented delivery.
• Identifies and develops vision for long-term planning required for future levels of service resource needs and strategy of effectively delivering services.
• Makes recommendations to the Director regarding selecting hiring training evaluation and disciplining of assigned employees.
• Supervises assigned employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in business administration management transportation management or directly related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of (5) five years in fleet vehicle maintenance (10 years in general fleet maintenance preferred)
• Minimum of (3) three years supervisory experience in fleet vehicle maintenance operation.

Preferred Qualification:

• Masters degree in business or related field or Certified Administrative Fleet Manager Certification (CAFM).
• 5 years fleet maintenance supervision preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the principles practices and operating requirements of fleet services operations involving diverse specialty equipment.
• Vehicle maintenance and control methods.
• Financial management.
• Computer and related software applications including fleet management software.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Skill in the use of windows-based programs.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Skills in customer relations crisis communications management public speaking and media relations.
• Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors.

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees all levels of management including executive staff citizens and elected officials.
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce.
• Administer budgets.
• Creatively solve problems negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Drivers license with a good driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds with or without assistance.
• Occasional lifting carrying walking and standing; speech communication and hearing to maintain.

Work Environment:

• Works in a clean comfortable environment.

Equipment Used:

• Standard business and professional equipment and tools including technological and mechanical applications.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex race age sexual orientation creed national origin disability or military status gender identity unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing Thorough Criminal Background Check and Employment References:
As a condition of employment all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.