Facilities and Fleet Operations Manager (Manager3)

City of Seattle, WA•Seattle, WA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Seattle Public Utilities as our Facilities and Fleet Operations Manager and lead the operations that keep our community-centered utility running smoothly. We're seeking an experienced leader with expertise in infrastructure operations and team development. In this working manager position, you'll supervise a team of seven FTE employees (and may supervise temporary and out-of-class employees) responsible for maintaining SPU's facilities and fleet. You'll develop and implement our core workplan aligned with the SPU Strategic Business Plan. Your responsibilities will span building maintenance, repair, and inspections for in-city and regional facilities, grounds maintenance, fleet management and replacement planning, and fleet electrification initiatives supporting Seattle's sustainability goals. You'll also manage a program to identify vacant SPU parcels across the city and develop maintenance strategies for these properties. This position will also manage the city's Public Hygiene Program and the team that oversees annual flood control preparation in the South Park neighborhood.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration or Management, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or closely related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, fleet operations, or related operations management, including facilities maintenance and operations, budget development and financial management, project management and program administration, emergency response coordination, research, analysis, and performance measurement.
This should include at least three (3) years of supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership/management skills with the proven ability to maximize performance.
Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience. There is no substitution for the required supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Fleet Electrification & Sustainability: Experience managing fleet electrification, greenhouse gas reduction, or sustainability programs in municipal/public sector settings.
Budget Management: Demonstrated experience managing $1M+ operating and capital budgets with multiple funding sources.
Emergency Management: ICS/NIMS training/certification and emergency operations experience.
Labor Relations: Experience working with unions and represented employees, including contract interpretation and problem-solving.
Asset Management Systems: Proficiency with CMMS, fleet management software, or enterprise asset management platforms.
Performance Analytics: Strong data analysis skills with experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Public Sector Experience: Municipal government or public utilities background with knowledge of procurement, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.
Strategic Planning: Experience developing and implementing strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
Change Management: Proven ability to lead organizational change and implement new programs.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Success building partnerships on inter-departmental or inter-agency teams.
Property/Real Estate Management: Experience with property management, vacant parcels, or real estate portfolios.
Technical Communication: Strong written/verbal skills with experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

Supervise seven (7) FTEs and temporary/out-of-class employees, including timesheet approval, performance management, performance reviews, labor relations, hiring, and HR matters.
Develop and manage O&M and CIP budgets, monitor spending and cash flow, and adjust resources based on schedules and budget availability.
Develop and track performance measures and identify continuous improvement opportunities to increase efficiency.
Engage with customers to ensure services meet expectations.
Perform data analysis, establish benchmarks, and develop regular reporting cadence.
Lead Logistics Division emergency management efforts.
Oversee fleet electrification and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives.
Oversee fleet management strategies and ensure compliance with mayoral, governmental, and regulatory mandates.
Represent SPU on inter-departmental teams.
Support the Logistics Division Director on special projects. This is a working manager position.
Support workforce facilities asset management program implementation.
Provide regular reporting and presentations on mayoral executive orders and directives.
Manage flood control preparation in the South Park Community.
Manage the Public Hygiene Program
Provide regular progress reporting and presentations on Mayoral executive orders and directives.

Benefits

Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
Generous benefits package
Free public transportation options
City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
Growth potential and advancement opportunities
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

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