Assistant Fleet Manager

• Job Description

  Description:
  
  Under the direction of the Fleet Manager, plans, coordinates, and supervises all vehicle and equipment management maintenance and repair operations for the entire City fleet. This position is also responsible for staff supervision and training, budget analysis, preventative maintenance program implementation and management, regulatory compliance management, vendor contract management, and other related duties.
  
  This classification is at the first general management level. Incumbents are charged with the implementation of daily operations related to department functions and/or programs. Duties include developing budgets and monitoring expenditures, supervising non-management program staff, consultants, contractors, and resolving complex customer service issues. Incumbents develop, implement, interpret, and ensure compliance with rules and regulations, laws and codes, policies, and procedures. Project management responsibilities include preparing RFP’s, RFQ’s, and evaluating proposals. Incumbents exercise a high level of technical expertise and prepare written and oral reports for management, boards and commissions, and City Council.
  
  Schedule: In-person 9/80 every other Friday off.
  Learn more about our Compensation Plan HERE.
  
  Essential Duties:
  
  

  • Manages the operations of the maintenance section; controls maintenance workload through subordinate staff; monitors maintenance work both actively and by utilizing a computerized work order tracking system; insures that all maintenance operations are conducted in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
  • Supervises staff to include: prioritizing work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. Providing technical guidance when needed.
  • Performs technical evaluations of vehicles and equipment; makes recommendations regarding their replacement. Manages the disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment.
  • Prepares technical specifications for the procurement of vehicles, equipment, services and supplies. Establishes and administers contracts for services and supplies. Manages vehicle replacement and facilities improvement projects.
  • Establishes and administers programs for compliance oversight, such as emissions compliance programs, Advanced Clean Fleets compliance program, BAAQMD, PERPS, etc.
  • Conducts safety meetings and provides information presentations for other departments.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining short and long-term strategic planning processes in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Participates in the development of the division budget; provides input related to budget analysis. Approves expenditures within established guidelines.
  • Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, data, and reports; makes recommendations and presentations based on findings.
  • Coordinates maintenance and repair work with outside vendors. Oversees the maintenance, testing and repair of all City fueling facilities.

  
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills, which would typically be acquired through:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of directly related experience, including two years of prior supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
  
  Licensing Requirements:
  • Valid California Driver's License
  • NIASE Master Automobile and NIASE Medium/Heavy Truck Technician certificates within one year of appointment.
  
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  Supplemental Information:
  
  The Selection Process:
  

  • Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
    
  • Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time after the posting closes.
    
  • The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
    
    

  
  
  Our online application system is provided by NeoGov . If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.
  
  City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
  
  For more details visit our Careers Page, by clicking HERE.
  Learn more about our Compensation Plan HERE.
  
  Closing Date/Time: Continuous

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • City of Palo Alto

  • 650-329-2376

  Palo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose.  Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.

   

  Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.

   

  The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world. 

   

  Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.

  Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities. 

  Join an Award Winning Team

  Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.

  We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.

   

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