Deputy Chief of Administration - Fleet Division - Operations Officer V
: Job Details :

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATION - FLEET DIVISION

OPENING DATE: 7/23/2024

CLOSING DATE: 9/23/2024

Position Overview

The Deputy Chief of Administration for the Fleet Management Division assists with leading a team of approximately 187 and will have direct oversight of administrative strategy and large scale, critical projects within the Fleet Management Division. The Deputy Chief of Administration will also be responsible for managing the current Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and/or develop new ones to be tracked, reported on, and utilized for day-to-day decision making across various verticals within the Fleet Management Division. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of Baltimore City's Department of General Services (DGS) Fleet Division.

About the Department of General Services

DGS, an agency that provides support services to other City agencies, has an annual budget of approximately $100M, and is comprised of four divisions: Administration, Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Capital Projects, & Energy Division(s). The Department is committed to providing healthy work environments and safe, reliable vehicles for City employees by delivering results for our City partners through services and solutions that are timely, cost-effective, and sustainable.

About Fleet Management Division

The mission of the Fleet Management Division is to support customer agencies in the delivery of vital city services by providing reliable access to vehicles, equipment, and service facilities. The Division's goal is to work closely with our customers to ensure the provision of the highest quality product in the most cost-effective manner. The division is responsible for the overall administration of a fleet of over 5,600 pieces of motorized equipment that are used by 29 city agencies and entities.

Division Chief Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, oversight, and management of a $46 million budget, while also spearheading the development of associated performance measures.
• Management and supervision of the City's Master Lease program, facilitating the annual procurement of $35 million in vehicles and equipment for 29 City agencies and entities.
• Leadership in all special projects and initiatives, fostering collaboration with other city agencies, vendors, and community members.
• Management of the Fleet Stat program, designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs through data-driven accountability.
• Lead the efforts to transition to a more sustainable Fleet, ensuring compliance with Zero-emission legislation.
• Management of the City's above and underground fuel tanks and fuel management systems.
• Directly supervise a diverse team of specialists and analysts.

Candidate Attributes and Abilities

• Knowledge of public and business administration principles.
• Ability to adapt administrative analysis techniques to specific projects.
• Ability to prepare and present reports clearly.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years of experience in administrative or professional work, two (2) years of which must have included supervision or project management.

Preferred Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience in Fleet management.

This position is an essential position of operations.

Baltimore City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#J-18808-Ljbffr