Fleet Manager

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium•Juneau, AK

About The Position

The Fleet Manager oversees the operation, utilization, maintenance, compliance, and replacement planning of the SEARHC fleet program. The role ensures fleet vehicles are operated safely, maintained appropriately, and used efficiently to support organizational operations across the consortium. The Fleet Manager develops and monitors fleet budgets, manages vendor relationships, oversees fleet-related policies and procedures, and supervises assigned staff. The position promotes regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and safe transportation resources for employees and organizational programs. SEARHC is a nonprofit health consortium serving the health interests of Southeast Alaska residents. The organization describes its employees as its strongest assets and supports their professional advancement and development. The role directs and manages fleet operations, including vehicle acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, replacement planning, vehicle inspections, preventive maintenance, and compliance with registration, licensing, insurance, and applicable regulations. It tracks fleet performance, utilization, maintenance costs, fuel usage, and lifecycle metrics, and investigates vehicle incidents. The Fleet Manager develops and manages the fleet operating budget; reviews and approves fleet expenditures and purchase-card transactions; purchases fleet-related equipment, supplies, services, and maintenance support; and manages vendor and contractor relationships. The position develops and maintains fleet policies, procedures, and operational standards. The role provides leadership, training, work direction, coaching, and performance management for assigned staff, while promoting safety, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement. It collaborates with operational leaders, audits fleet records and vehicle documentation, participates in long-range fleet planning and capital replacement initiatives, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in fleet management, transportation operations, logistics, facilities support, or a related field.
Three years of supervisory or lead experience.
Knowledge of fleet management principles and best practices, vehicle maintenance programs and lifecycle management, fleet safety programs and risk management, budget development and financial management, and applicable federal, state, and local vehicle regulations.
Skills in fleet analytics and operational reporting, vendor and contract management, budget oversight and cost control, problem solving and process improvement, and written and verbal communication.
Ability to lead and develop staff; analyze fleet utilization and operational performance data; exercise independent judgment and decision-making; manage multiple priorities in a geographically dispersed environment; and use fleet management software and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Transportation Management, Logistics, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience managing large or geographically dispersed fleet operations.

Responsibilities

Direct, develop, and manage fleet program operations.
Oversee fleet vehicle acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, and replacement planning.
Ensure efficient use of fleet vehicles and monitor their condition, safety, and maintenance requirements.
Establish preventive maintenance schedules and vehicle inspection programs.
Maintain vehicle registration, licensing, and insurance compliance.
Track fleet performance, utilization, maintenance costs, fuel usage, and vehicle lifecycle metrics.
Investigate vehicle incidents and implement corrective actions as needed.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Develop and manage the fleet operating budget.
Review and approve fleet-related expenditures and purchase-card transactions.
Purchase fleet-related equipment, supplies, services, and maintenance support within budget parameters.
Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including maintenance providers, vehicle suppliers, and fleet service vendors.
Develop, implement, and maintain fleet policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Provide leadership, training, work direction, coaching, and performance management for assigned staff.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure fleet resources support organizational needs.
Perform periodic audits of fleet records and vehicle documentation.
Participate in long-range fleet planning and capital replacement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.