Police transportation manager 7208
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class of positions
performs administrative duties overseeing maintenance of the Department’s
vehicle fleet. The incumbent monitors
the assignment and decommissioning of vehicles, makes equipment recommendations
and acts as a liaison with the Department of Public Works to expedite
automotive repairs and installations.
The employee is expected to transport the Police Department’s mobile
command post bus to field locations and be able to operate the communications
equipment contained therein.
Supervision is exercised over tow truck operators and clerical
personnel. Work is performed under the
supervision of the commanding officer of the Police Department’s Transportation
Section. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assigns
new vehicles to commands;
Researches
and makes recommendations for vehicle equipment;
Makes
recommendations regarding decommissioning of vehicles;
Visits
job sites to monitor vehicle repairs and installations made by the Department
of Public Works;
Authorizes
and coordinates the repair of police vehicles involved in accidents;
Operates
the Police Department’s Mobile Command Post bus;
Operates
telephone and radio equipment at the Mobile Command Post;
Supervises
tow truck operators and clerical personnel in the Transportation Section;
Maintains
the Department’s fleet inventory and related records.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the principles and
techniques of public administration; good knowledge of the principles of
personnel administration; good knowledge of effective supervisory techniques;
ability to direct the work of employees in a manner conducive to full
performance and high morale; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound
judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to express oneself clearly and
concisely both orally and in writing; ability to operate basic communications equipment;
good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree and one (1) year of fleet management experience at an administrative level; or,
(b) Three (3) years of fleet management experience, at least one (1) year of which must have been at an administrative level; or,
(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).
Candidates must possess a CDL Bus Passenger License with air brake endorsement. License must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
01/01/05
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive