Fleet Manager

Salary: $35.00 - $39.00 Hourly
Location : Baytown, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 12503
Department: Commissioner Precinct 2
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 150
Position Description
Fleet Manager General Summary:
Commissioner Precinct 2 is actively seeking an experienced professional who is passionate about innovation and progress to join our team as the Fleet Director. Reporting to the Executive Director of Support Services, the Fleet Manager will oversee, optimize, and maintain the health of our fleet operations. With a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, you will be instrumental in driving efficiency, enhancing the customer experience, and implementing Smart Fleet strategies. Your role will also involve improving planning processes. We are looking for a leader with exceptional managerial skills, a strong proficiency in fleet-based reporting software, and technical expertise to lead our dynamic team of professionals.
As the Fleet Manager, you will oversee all aspects of our fleet operations. Your ability to collaborate across multiple departments and deliver comprehensive solutions while maintaining an effective customer experience is crucial. You will also champion the department's core values, vision, and mission statement.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in both strategic and tactical aspects of fleet operations through Fleetio.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and up-fitting of county-owned vehicles, ensuring efficient service turnaround time.
• Develop and maintain departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to speed, cost, and quality, aiming for an exceptional customer experience.
• Support multiple departments and equipment types to provide detailed cost and performance analyses for a holistic fleet solution.
• Collaborate with managers and the Purchasing Department on requests for proposals, term purchasing bids, and contracts related to parts, vehicle purchasing, fuel, vehicle repair vendors, and vehicle vendors.
• Ensure accurate documentation of work performed by fleet employees and external contractors for accountability, billing, and reporting purposes.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the electric vehicle strategy for Precinct 2.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing and Inventory Department for the proper disposal of vehicles at the end of their life cycle, considering total cost of ownership.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Comparable experience in an equivalent management field may substitute for required education

Experience:

• Two (2) years of Inventory Control, Asset Management, Financial Management, or management experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in fleet management practices.
• Must have profound understanding of the vehicle repair and parts supply industry.
• Must command of the unique vernacular and events specific to Harris County and Fleet Services.
• Ability to craft clear and impactful written and verbal communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, enabling effective collaboration with staff at all levels.
• Must have solid knowledge of personal computers and software applications, including Fleetio and Microsoft Office.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Licensure:

• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) designation (preferred)

General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular with on-call hours as needed.
  
• 40 hours a week | Day or Night Shift | Nights and weekends as needed

Location

• 8103 Wade Road, Baytown, TX 77521

Reporting Relationships

• Reports To Position: Director
  Supervises Positions: Shop Managers, Fleet Coordinator, Asset Coordinator, Mechanics, Porter, Parts Specialists

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job operates occasionally in a clerical, office setting. May be exposed to dust, dirt, fumes, etc.
• May be asked to work outdoors in elements such as hot, cold, and rain.
• May be asked to work at different shop locations based on Fleet Workload
• Subject to occasional kneeling, crouching, handling, climbing, walking, sitting, twisting, and reaching as needed to perform the essential functions. This would require the ability to lift files of up to 50 lbs, open filling cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
    • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
Which of the following best describes your verifiable Inventory Control, Asset Management, Financial Management, or management experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) or years
• Two (2) years more but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) or more years
• I do not have this experience

03
Please provide details about your verifiable Inventory Control, Asset Management, Financial Management, or management experience.*** Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.***(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities.If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
04
Do you have experience in an equivalent management field?

• Yes
• No

05
Please provide details about your verifiable experience.*** Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.***(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities.If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
06
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

07
Do you have a Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) designation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question