MANAGER OF FLEET SERVICES

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MANAGER OF FLEET SERVICES

OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

General Support Section

Number of Vacancies: 2

Starting Salary: $86,520.00

Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

Under direction, the Manager of Fleet Services will serve as the direct contact for Police, Fire, OEMC, and OPSA vehicle management. OPSA will work with each of the departments to maintain all vehicles currently assigned to the Public Safety Departments and will be responsible for projecting future fleet needs. The Manager of Fleet Services under OPSA will be the main point of contact with DTI ensuring all vehicles are serviced, repaired, decommissioned, purchased, and accounted for. The Manager of Fleet Services will be responsible for putting together the year-to-year vehicle needs, and projected cost requirements based on each departments' priorities. OPSA will be responsible for working with both the Office of Budget Management and DTI to secure funding and procure the vehicles. There are approximately 4,000 vehicles assigned to Police, Fire, OEMC, and OPSA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs the implementation of the department's vehicle management/fuel management system (M5/TRAX) to ensure that related vehicle transactions are accurately recorded and analyzed

• Directs the collection and analysis of vehicle and fuel usage data of the City's fleet of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles

• Reviews and analyzes OPSAs vehicle usage and fuel expenditures to ensure cost efficiency and to recommend improvements on equipment deployments

• Coordinates the maintenance of fuel inventories and distribution activities in order to provide appropriate fuel types and quantities at designated locations

• Analyzes and recommends vehicle and equipment replacement schedules based on cost analysis of fuel economy, reliability and vehicle lifecycle

• Coordinates and facilitates training for drivers to learn the most cost effective and environmental-friendly ways to utilize vehicles, equipment and related technologies

• Reviews fueling costs and establishes goals in order to identify and track usage

• Prepares administrative and budgetary reports on vehicle and fuel usage

• Researches and recommends alternate fuel types, vehicles and equipment to encourage the use of sustainable energy sources

Additional duties may be required for this position. LOCATION: Office of Public Safety Administration SECTION/UNIT: General Support ADDRESS: 3510 S Michigan Ave SHIFT : Monday through Friday

HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Automotive Management or a directly related field, plus five years of work experience in the coordination and management of computerized inventory control systems of which three years of experience are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois Driver's License is required.

NOTE : You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on May 15, 2024. Job Posting : Apr 26, 2024, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : May 15, 2024, 11:59:00 PM BU : 20 | Salary : $86,520.00 Pay Basis : Yearly