Fleet Director

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

The Fleet Director provides executive-level vision and leadership for Scottsdale’s municipal fleet operations. The role oversees fleet acquisition, maintenance, replacement planning, fuel management, regulatory compliance, and asset lifecycle management. Working collaboratively with City departments, the Fleet Director develops cost-effective approaches to improve fleet performance and operational efficiency while supporting exceptional public service. The Fleet Director leads a team of fleet professionals, oversees multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets, and uses data and emerging technologies to inform decisions and develop long-term fleet strategies. The City’s diverse fleet supports emergency response and essential services and includes vehicles and equipment such as police cruisers, fire apparatus, transit trolleys, sanitation trucks, and transportation vehicles. The role is responsible for ensuring City employees have safe, reliable vehicles and equipment, while also supporting sustainability initiatives. The position is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Employees must reside in Arizona while actively employed by the City, including when approved to work remotely. The anticipated starting salary may be up to the midpoint, depending on experience and internal equity; the stated midpoint is $147,950.40 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution in Business or Public Administration or a related field.
Six years of experience in fleet management, including five years of managerial experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
Must reside in the State of Arizona during active employment with the City, regardless of remote-work approval.

Nice To Haves

Possess and maintain a recognized fleet professional certification, such as Certified Automotive Fleet Manager or Certified Public Fleet Professional, within 12 to 24 months of hire.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required depending on department or service assignment.

Responsibilities

Provide vision and leadership for municipal fleet operations.
Oversee fleet acquisition, maintenance, replacement planning, fuel management, regulatory compliance, and asset lifecycle management.
Collaborate with City departments to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that maximize fleet performance and improve operational efficiency.
Lead a team of fleet professionals.
Oversee multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets.
Use data and emerging technologies to support informed decision-making.
Develop long-term strategies to prepare the City’s fleet for the future.
Help ensure the fleet is safe, reliable, and ready to support emergency response and essential public services.
Support sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
Vacation accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month.
Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month.
Medical benefits, including behavioral health coverage.
Dental benefits.
Vision benefits.
City-paid basic life insurance equal to one times the employee’s annual salary, with supplemental life insurance available as an option.
Tuition reimbursement of $2,500 per year.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System defined benefit plan, with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98%, including a long-term disability benefit.
Supplemental retirement plans through Nationwide (457).
Pet insurance.
Bilingual pay compensation.
Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to the employee’s Post-Employment Health Plan account.