Assistant Director - Fleet Management (Equipment & Fleet Services) (Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas

About The Position

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Requirements

Thorough knowledge of business principles, practices and techniques used in department management.
Knowledge of principles of personnel management and ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of others through subordinates.
Knowledge of departmental management
Knowledge of fleet management, services, and operations.
Knowledge of budgeting and auditing.
Ability to establish goals and implement programs for effective services.
Ability to develop and implement budget and perform various financial analysis.
Ability to direct, manage, train, and supervise clerical, administrative, and trade employees.
Ability to perform accounting and general computer systems skills.
Ability to evaluate and manage large multi-faceted department performing various fleet management activities.
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
7 years of experience in budget management, financial analysis, fleet management or fuel servicing.
Five (5) years of managerial or leadership experience required.
State of Texas Driver's License
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Public Administration related field.
High school diploma or GED plus eleven (11) years of the required experience, including the five (5) years of managerial or leadership responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
An Associate degree in any field plus nine (9) years of the required experience, including the five (5) years of managerial or leadership responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
A Bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus nine (9) years of the required experience, including the five (5) years of managerial or leadership responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Reviews, evaluates, performance of subordinate superintendent, managers and supervisors. Recommends changes to Director and makes reassignments of resources for the improvement of fleet services and management
Coordinates, facilitates, and directs all fleet services, maintenance, management, and resource allocations with department executives, and executives in other departments
Monitors progress of service delivery elements through procedures and strategies to accomplish timely and effective utilization of available services
Evaluates and analyzes monthly management reports, service reports, and operations to make budgetary recommendations and to make strategic decisions
Reviews and approves personnel actions including hiring, training, performance evaluations and other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained
Manages and coordinates special research requests to improve fleet management and coordinates responses to the City Manager, City Council, or other departments to provide accurate and timely results
Oversees administration of the department Key Performance indicators and business reporting; recommends changes to Director to resolve performance problems
Identifies areas of quality management to enhance productivity through improved work procedures and practices, improved communication and accountability
Represents the City at local, state, and national organizations and at professional activities to maintain the image of the City and to create public support for departmental programs
Supervises through subordinate staff the hiring, training, performance evaluations and other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned