Senior Manager II, Fleet Operations (One Year Only)

Fairfax County Public Schools•Lorton, VA

17d

About The Position

Plans, manages, and coordinates multifaceted program activities and personnel of bus and non-bus fleet operations; oversees the coordination of fleet repairs and replacements; manages fleet inventory; supports long-range planning and budgeting activities to include fleet conversion from diesel to electric vehicles (EV); assists in grant funding efforts to support fleet management and conversion operations for the Division; exercises leadership to design, create, implement, assess, and revise services or activities of the office.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business administration, management, logistics, automotive technology, or a related field.
Five (5) years of experience in fleet management or related field, some of which shall have been in a supervisory or leadership role.
Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
Must complete the Department of Transportation's mandated Drug and Alcohol Suspicion Training for Supervisors [49 CRF 382.603].
Must have completed or shall complete within one (1) year of employment to the position, the "New Director/Supervisor" class conducted by the Virginia Dept of Education [8VAC20-70-350].
Knowledge of school bus transportation services, fleet management, EV school buses, and procurement laws and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to school bus fleets and EV school buses.
Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
Ability to establish and maintain successful cooperative working relationships at all levels within the school division, local community, and outside organizations.
Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information to groups.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) or related certification.

Responsibilities

Plans and supervises multifaceted activities of the office to support fleet management, fleet acquisition, and conversion of school division-owned and leased student transportation vehicles.
Coordinates FCPS' bus and non-bus fleet conversion activities (from diesel to electric) related to bus purchases, charging station infrastructure, and training for service technicians and drivers.
Analyzes data related to fleet inventory; conversion of fleet from diesel to electric; costs and/or cost savings; and functions and effectiveness of bus and non-bus fleet operations, charging stations.
Researches and identifies grant opportunities to support the acquisition of EV school buses and vehicles including infrastructure and Wi-Fi on school buses.
Reviews prepared statement of value for risk management's annual commercial property insurance renewal.
Administers, projects, and allocates assigned and required resources - physical, fiscal, and human.
Plays a key role in developing strategies for achieving the goals contained within the FCPS Strategic Plan and is accountable for outcomes.
Prepares and/or coordinates written and oral reports and analyses to identify and interpret trends or patterns in data sets that communicate key insights.
Manages risk and matters of compliance related to local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and mandates.
Represents the program, department, or Division in negotiating or facilitating resolution regarding matters of significance.
Presents information and recommendations to senior management team or School Board.
Facilitates meetings with community environmental groups, utility partners, consultants, bus vendors, and services providers.
Collaborates with school administrators, departmental, and community agency personnel to fulfill the mission of the office.
Assists in the review and modification of FCPS policies and procedures governing fleet maintenance.
Keeps abreast of progress/trends/evolutions in the electrification of school bus fleets, battery capacities, and other fleet management best practices.
Negotiates and/or manages contracts, grants, partnership agreements, and/or memoranda of understanding/agreements to include directing the compliance and enforcement of service contracts.
Oversees the work of vendors or contractors.
Performs related duties as required or assigned.