Senior Manager II, Fleet Operations

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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.

• 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 [8
  
  VAC
  20-70-350].
• 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.

• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) or related certification.

• 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…