Job Description

Fleet
Operations Manager

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education,
skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations
include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in
comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At
Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you
are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version
of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg
County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional
experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

This position manages fleet operations, and related
activities including acquisition, repair, maintenance, and disposal of fleet
vehicles. The responsibilities include overall management and overseeing
Fuelman gas card program (including investigation of fueling exceptions),
management of fleet GPS/location services contract and timely conduct of fleet
vehicles repair/maintenance work in coordination with relevant departments. The
Fleet Operations Manager will also lead the Electric Vehicles (EVs) transition
program.

Essential Functions

• Develops, revises, implements, and
monitors short and long-range goals and objectives for the fleet
management.
• Manage implementation of fleet preventive maintenance program and repair
services including timely conduct of annual inspections to ensure all
vehicles remain compliant to the regulatory requirements.
• Manage the Fuelman Gas Card program including fuel pin requests/issuance and
monitoring of usage reports. Manages fuel purchasing and usage of Fuelman
Gas cards including audit of fuel exceptions.
• Manage GPS tracking (location services) system; ensures all vehicles have
operating devices, monitors drivers/vehicle usage as needed and reviews
reports.
• Create annual Fleet Reserve (FR) budget requests based on condition
assessment report of vehicles and transition plan of fleet from Internal
Combustion Vehicles (ICVs) to Electric Vehicles (EVs).
• Manage procurement/replacement of vehicles approved under the annual Fleet
Reserve program.
• Manage assigned programs including repair, maintenance, and replacement of
fleet vehicles in accordance with the approved policies and procedures.
• Manage the entire lifecycle process of fleet vehicles, from researching and
procuring the right vehicles to their disposal. This includes managing the
asset function of fleet vehicles to include commissioning, decommissioning
and disposition process.
• Perform data verification of Fleet Management/Maintenance software, reporting
and budgetary duties.
• Monitor and manage all fleet-related expenses, including fuel, repair/maintenance
costs, and any other costs related to fleet operations to ensure all expenses
remain within budget allocations.
• Conduct fleet vehicles assessment and review of maintenance actions to
improve fleet operations maintenance program to ensure higher fleet
availability rates.
• Prepare documentation to assist with budget management, policy development
and implementation, reporting and data management, and coordination with
fleet services garage, Commissioning/ Decommissioning Center (CDC), other
governmental agencies and the County departments.
• Reviews work procedures and operational efficiency and recommends and
implements solutions.
• Coordinates with Risk Management for the insurance claims and the cost
reimbursements.
• Provides technical advice to departments regarding vehicle acquisition and
repair/maintenance.
• Remains current on modern fleet management-related issues; especially new
technology and electric vehicles.
• Administers maintenance and fuel budget and processing of related invoices.
• Presents proposals and reports and leads the annual Fleet Reserve replacement
program and budget request.
• Manages all fleet services/operations related contracts, including
bidding/RFPs and contracting in accordance with County guidelines.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned and deemed necessary by
Mecklenburg County.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
• Five (5) years of Supervisory experience in fleet operations and maintenance.
• Experience managing fleet vehicles acquisition, commissioning/decommissioning,
fuel management, GPS monitoring, and Electric Vehicles (EVs) transition

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Engineering, Industrial
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Combination of relevant education and experience accepted? Yes,
Associate’s degree with minimum 10 years of related work experience, including
3 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Automotive Technology, Business Administration, or related
field.
• Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP)
• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM)

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform,
with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related
responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other
duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any
time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or
disaster situations.