Washington County Public Works Department is seeking a Fleet Manager to support the County's vehicles and equipment. This position will also be responsible for the fleet management budget and bulk fuel systems, along with collaborating with the Transportation Division Manager in the development and coordination of a system-wide comprehensive program.

We value your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff, and communities we serve.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires High School graduation or equivalent and five years of experience in fleet maintenance, fleet management, or asset management. Two years of experience in financial management, financial systems, or vehicle and equipment purchasing may be substituted for part of the experience requirement. Requires a valid Class "B" Commercial Vehicle Driver's License with air brake endorsement is required or the ability to obtain the license within 12 months of hiring.

Professional Fleet Management Certifications – possession of or ability to obtain one of the following within 12 months of start date:

CPFP (Certified Public Fleet Professional)
CAFM (Certified Automotive Fleet Manager)
CEM (Certified Equipment Manager)

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

Lead worker or supervisory experience in, hiring, termination proceedings, disciplinary actions, grievance proceedings, scheduling work assignments, administering employee performance evaluations and training employees.
Experience managing fleet and equipment operations for a government agency, school district, commercial business, private business, or related area.
Experience with fleet management software or implementing a fleet management system.
Experience working in a team environment building and maintaining relationships with co-workers from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds who have different personalities, interests, and abilities.
Experience preparing work plans for fleet maintenance programs.

SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS: 7:00 am - 3:30pm / Monday – Friday / 40 hours per week. Work, schedules (hours and days) are subject to change based on department needs. *****Summer hours late May to late August***** Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $87,276.80 - $119,246.40 Annually

E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
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The Fleet Manager assists in the management, planning, organization and direction of work for the overall operations and procedures pertaining to the County's fleet of vehicles and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires High School graduation or equivalent and five years of experience in fleet maintenance, fleet management, or asset management. Two years of experience in financial management, financial systems, or vehicle and equipment purchasing may be substituted for part of the experience requirement. Requires a valid Class "B" Commercial Vehicle Driver's License with air brake endorsement is required or the ability to obtain the license within 12 months of hiring.

Professional Fleet Management Certifications – possession of or ability to obtain one of the following within 12 months of start date:

CPFP (Certified Public Fleet Professional)
CAFM (Certified Automotive Fleet Manager)
CEM (Certified Equipment Manager)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Post secondary education, advanced training or two-year technical certificate in fleet management, fleet maintenance and repair, or accounting principles. One year of lead worker or supervisory experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE

Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;

• Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations;

• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance of equipment;

• Demonstrates knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the safe conduct of work and equipment, including AWAIR , risk management, , OSHA and EPA.

• Demonstrates knowledge of environmental rules and practices including handling, disposal and management of hazardous materials.

Supervises the activities and personnel in the Fleet Section. Assigns tasks, reviews work performed, prioritizes work and prepares work schedules.

Collaborates with the Transportation Division Manager in the development and coordination of a system-wide comprehensive program for preventative maintenance and repair of county vehicles and equipment.
Develops, implements and manages county-wide Fleet Capital Equipment Program that includes replacement analysis, justification, selector list development and 5-year plan projections. Also determines the acquisition and disposal method by preparing technical specifications and through using joint powers contracts.
Develops and monitors fleet management budget, including funding options, budget adjustment requests, grant opportunities, request justifications and program presentations to upper management and elected officials.
Manage County bulk fuel systems, including fuel island systems, and building generator fuel storage. Administer and modify computer tracking system for tracking fuel usage to ensure correct billing of departments.
Determine standard operational procedures that reflect fleet industry best practices for work group that are used to manage parts inventory, repair procedures, safety, vendor discount negotiations, vendor delivery expectations and outsourcing determinations based on current available resources, time and budget limitations.
Review, interpret, and understand government regulations, laws and rulings connected with fleet management issues. Develop policies, procedures and programs that reflect these issues and support County goals. Provide recommendations and manage factory recalls, warranty recovery, Homeland Security Tier II reporting, OSHA, DOE, MPCA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
Conducts recruitment, selection, placement and training of staff. Evaluates performance of personnel, takes corrective actions as necessary. Establishes performance standards and goals.
Evaluates and assesses the need for maintenance equipment and personnel. Prepares budget information, monitors expenses and authorizes purchases.
Prepare annual work plans for fleet maintenance programs and annual objectives (seasonal equipment preparation and annual safety certifications);
Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections of worksites and division projects and takes corrective action as needed to ensure that accepted standards, codes, and safety regulations are met.
Researches and evaluates technology, materials, procedures/practices, and equipment. Recommends adoption/usage as appropriate.
Participates in department and division planning including preparation of long-term fleet and equipment capital programs. Evaluates existing needs and deficiencies and recommend solutions. Identifies funding sources and allocations.
Direct preparation and salvages of equipment for County sales and auctions; provide management of special functions including Shop Yard, Impound Lot, Shooting Range, and on-site utilities; and
Ensures staff, building and equipment compliance with various regulatory requirements including OSHA safety procedures, EPA regulations.
Perform other related duties as directed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1, 2, 3 ,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 ,12, 13, 14, & 15.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed within office setting. Equipment operation exposure, some amount of outdoor work to inspect work, equipment and facilities. Field work involves walking and intermittent vehicle operation. Equipment used includes general office equipment in addition to power and hand tools, two-way radios and diagnosis tools. While most physical work is performed by others, the Fleet Manager may assist workers at time and may lift up to 60 pounds. All assignments can include dealing with emotionally charged members of the public or with difficult staff issues. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

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