Transit Fleet and Facilities Manager
City of FargoPosition Description Under general direction of the Transit Director, the Transit Fleet and Facilities Manager serves as the division head for the Transit Maintenance division. The Transit Fleet and Facilities Manager plans, implements and oversees the utilization, operation, repair and maintenance of the transit fleet and Metro Transit Garage facility. Incumbent supervises the activities of the transit fleet maintenance and Metro Transit Garage facility staff. Primary Responsibilities The Transit Fleet and Facilities Manager supervises directly or through subordinate supervisors, approximately 14 FTE employees as well as part-time/seasonal employees within the Transit Maintenance division; oversees the maintenance of the transit fleet and Metro Transit Garage facility; assists in the development and management of the Transit Maintenance division budget of approximately $3.2 million. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develops, recommends and implements transit fleet maintenance and Metro Transit Garage facility management operating policies, procedures and programs in order to accomplish departmental goals and objectives. In collaboration with the Transit Director and transit staff, researches and writes operating policies and procedures; Establishes expectations and implements approved policies and procedures; Assists in the development of the transit annual plan and operating procedures; Aids in examination of grant performance and ensures adherence to current FTA requirements and policies. Coordinates with Transit Director and transit staff in preparation for FTA triennial review. Oversees the development and maintenance of databases and records to track all costs related to transit fleet and the Metro Transit Garage facility along with the preparation, analysis and reporting related to all activities; Prepares and submits to the Transit Director reports and correspondence relating to the transit fleet and Metro Transit Garage activities, direction, accomplishments, etc. Plans, prioritizes, coordinates and evaluates the daily operations and activities, programs and services of the transit maintenance division to ensure effective and efficient operation and quality service to the community. Reviews, plans and prioritizes projects with subordinate supervisors; Ensures supervisors understand and implement policies, work standards and procedures for all work unit activities Plans and coordinates operations, activities and projects including preventative maintenance programs, vehicle replacement programs, and fleet information systems, with other transit divisions; Oversees the repair functions, inspection and approval of all transit vehicles before placement in service. Using independent judgment provides supervision and leadership to transit maintenance division personnel under the span of control. Participates in decisions on matters of hiring, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, promotion, discharge, assignment, adjusting grievances or disciplining employees under the span of control; Sets goals and objectives for others to work towards and monitors performance; Leads unit in creating and maintaining a positive work environment and fostering effective performance of staff; Conducts ongoing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and timely formal reviews of performance for assigned employees; Provides training and work direction, ensuring employees know and follows transit department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss; ensures that each employee: Knows and follows transit department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss; Wears proper protective equipment when policy requires or conditions indicate a need exists and utilizes proper body mechanics and ergonomics while performing work; When potentially unsafe conditions are observed makes efforts to avoid or correc…