Transit Fleet Compliance & Maintenance Manager

Prince George's County Government•Forestville, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Prince George’s County Department of Public Works & Transportation is seeking a Transit Fleet Compliance & Maintenance Manager (Planner 4G, grade G27) for the Office of Transportation Planning/Innovations Division. The role advises the Section Chief on fleet condition, maintenance compliance, contractor performance, risk management, and fleet modernization. The successful candidate will help strengthen maintenance accountability, improve fleet performance, protect County investments, and support transportation-system modernization through sound judgment, analytical skills, effective communication, and collaboration with staff, contractors, and stakeholders. The position oversees maintenance compliance and inspection audits, fleet planning and asset management, contractor performance and contract administration, and maintenance performance reporting. The employee must meet agency training and performance standards, use required protective apparel and equipment, pass applicable pre-employment checks, and be willing and able to serve as an essential employee who may need to report during non-standard hours or emergencies. The job is located in Forestville, Maryland.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business or public administration, urban and regional planning, environmental studies, economics, energy policy, urban studies, housing and community development, public health, or a closely related field.
At least three years of responsible professional planning/program development experience.
At least one year of lead or supervisory experience; the posting states there is no equivalency for lead/supervisory experience.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience may be considered, except for the stated lead/supervisory experience requirement.
Meet applicable training and performance standards and demonstrate required proficiency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment as assigned.
Successfully pass applicable pre-employment checks, which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee and report during standard or non-standard hours as operations or emergencies require.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transit fleet maintenance, fleet management, asset management, or transportation operations.
Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations, preventive maintenance requirements, and industry safety standards.
Experience administering contracts, monitoring vendor performance, and implementing corrective actions.
Familiarity with fleet procurement, lifecycle cost analysis, warranty administration, and long-term capital planning.
Strong analytical skills, including experience evaluating KPIs, assessing operational risks, and preparing performance reports.
Ability to lead staff, coordinate inspection teams, and build effective working relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance compliance with DOT, FTA, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations.
Conduct routine and random preventive maintenance inspection audits and oversee third-party inspection contractors.
Identify maintenance deficiencies, lead root-cause analyses, and ensure timely corrective actions.
Coordinate with Safety, Operations, and Risk Management to address maintenance-related safety concerns.
Lead long-range fleet replacement planning and support lifecycle-based budgeting for buses, service vehicles, and heavy equipment.
Develop technical specifications for fleet procurements and evaluate emerging vehicle technologies.
Monitor warranty compliance and pursue appropriate warranty recovery.
Maintain accurate asset condition records to support State of Good Repair and Transit Asset Management requirements.
Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with maintenance contract requirements.
Identify performance deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and support appropriate contract enforcement.
Assist with developing scopes of work, reviewing invoices, and resolving contract-related concerns.
Maintain accurate documentation to protect the County’s operational and financial interests.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators for maintenance quality, compliance, and fleet reliability.
Validate contractor-reported maintenance data and identify performance trends.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to support management decisions.
Support regulatory reporting, audit responses, and continuous operational improvement.