00011 - Equipment Fleet Director

Virginia Department of Transportation

Mechanicsville (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a senior leader to oversee the statewide Equipment Program, directing acquisition, maintenance, and replacement planning. You will advise executive management and coordinate with district staff to deliver cost-effective, customer-focused equipment solutions.

The role requires expertise in fleet and asset management, governance, and large-scale program management, with strong communication and reporting skills to support statewide strategies and

Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with customers.
Ability to manage multiple complex statewide programs.
Ability to manage staff, programs and budgets.
Ability to prepare, maintain records and reports.
Knowledge of federal, state regulations related to the environment, vehicles, transportation and asset management.
Knowledge of fleet, asset management principles and practices.
Knowledge of operations of state government.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Responsibilities

Equipment Management Problem Solving: Develop and implement formal and informal processes to identify issues.
Equipment Repair: Manage the statewide equipment repair technician training program and budget.
Lead Program: Build relationships with managers and staff to meet equipment needs across districts.
Lead and Direct Program Planning: Set statewide direction and develop a long-term equipment replacement plan.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Program management

Budget management

Staff leadership

Problem solving

Relationship building

Documentation and reporting

Computer skills

Fleet management knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Public Administration

Business Administration

Certification in Equipment or Fleet Management

Job description

Job Description

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the development of a statewide Equipment Program. Oversee the implementation of the cost effective and customer response programming for the acquisition of maintenance. Plan and assess the need of the Equipment Program. Advise executive management on equipment program direction and issues.

Job Description

How You Will Contribute

Equipment Management Problem Solving: Develop and implement formal and informal processes to identify issues. Introduce timely, cost-effective solutions to equipment issues. Serve as a resource to staff for resolving obstacles to achieve program goals. Establish professional working relationships with subject matter experts throughout VDOT to facilitate personal growth.
Equipment Repair: Manage the statewide equipment repair technician training program. Perform needs assessment. Develop budget and administer a contract for training schedule. Develop course and deliver training classes. Manage the statewide computerized equipment diagnostic program. Identify need and develop budget to administer contracts.
Lead Program: wide District Support - Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers and employees throughout the organization. Advise district staff on non-routine solutions for meeting equipment needs. Lead equipment staff in developing relationships with greater maintenance program.
Lead and Direct Program Planning: Determine statewide program direction for Equipment Program. Incorporate VDOT priority and maintenance division goals. Develop and manage long-term equipment replacement plan for agency and oversee the management of equipment utilization. Set targets for program, monitor progress, and report results.

What Will Make You Successful

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to manage multiple complex statewide programs.
Ability to manage staff, programs and budgets.
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to the environment, vehicles, transportation and asset management.
Knowledge of fleet and asset management principles and practices.
Knowledge of general business principles and practices.
Knowledge of state government operations.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with customers.
Ability to manage multiple complex statewide programs.
Ability to manage staff, programs and budgets.
Ability to prepare, maintain records and reports.
Knowledge of federal, state regulations related to the environment, vehicles, transportation and asset management.
Knowledge of fleet, asset management principles and practices.
Knowledge of general business principles and practices.
Knowledge of operations of state government.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Additional Considerations

A combination of training, experience, or education in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field desired.
Certification in Equipment or Fleet Management.
Experience in managing professional and technical staff.
Experience in planning and managing large scale programming.
Experience managing an equipment program.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following: