DIRECTOR OF
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general direction, an employee in this class directs and administers programs of the Fleet Services Division of the Department of Public Works. This includes the responsibility for the administration and coordination of the County motor vehicle operations and maintenance facilities. The incumbent develops formalized preventive maintenance programs and the establishment of a vehicle-leasing program. Supervision is exercised over a large staff of administrative, professional, clerical and maintenance personnel. Work is performed under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works and is reviewed through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Administers and coordinates the activities of County
motor vehicle operations and maintenance facilities;
Establishes policies concerning
public safety operations and public safety preventive maintenance for the
County, and represents the County at meetings dealing with these issues;
Develops and administers a
formalized preventive maintenance program of checking and maintaining the
Develops and administers a pilot
leasing program for the replacing of excess mileage and unsafe civilian
vehicles;
Oversees all administrative matters,
such as budget preparation, personnel selection and the development of
appropriate management systems;
Prepares periodic reports on
division activities;
Supervises a large staff of
administrative, professional, clerical and maintenance personnel.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive
knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public administration;
thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of
public finance and budgeting; thorough knowledge of operating principles and
maintenance needs of fleet vehicles; thorough knowledge of effective
supervisory techniques; thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and
necessary safety precautions in the operation of fleet vehicles and equipment;
ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions;
ability to plan, direct and supervise the activities of a substantial staff of
professional, technical and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full
performance and high morale, ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with others; ability to prepare, submit and analyze
reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
a) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a
Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical
Engineering or Business Administration and five (5) years of fleet management
experience at an administrative level; or,
b) Graduation from a standard senior
high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and nine (9)
years of fleet management experience including five (5) years at an
administrative level; or,
c) An equivalent combination of
education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as an Assistant Director of County Fleet Services or Fleet
Service Manager.
R05/26/21
Competitive