Fleet Director

City of Scottsdale, AZ; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 133,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick Leave accrual

ASRS retirement system

Tuition reimbursement

Bilingual pay

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a Fleet Director to lead the administration of municipal fleet operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and readiness for police, fire, transit, sanitation, and other city vehicles.

As an executive leader, you will oversee acquisition, maintenance, and lifecycle planning, manage multimillion-dollar budgets, and drive innovative, cost-efficient solutions across departments to support exemplary public service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Business or Public Administration or a related field.
• Six years' experience in fleet management, including five years of managerial experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or job-related experience which meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Oversee municipal fleet operations including acquisition, maintenance, replacement planning, and lifecycle management.
• Lead multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate across City departments to maximize fleet performance and support public service goals.
• Leverage data and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions and future readiness.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration

Job description

Posting number: FY2627-00165

Department: Fleet Management

Division: Fleet Management Administration

Job classification: FLEET DIRECTOR

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Fleet Services, Public Relations, Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, Executive Management, Miscellaneous

Summary

The Fleet Director isn’t just managing vehicles and equipment, they’re the driving force behind Scottsdale’s progress, inspiring innovation and powering the city’s future every day.

If you're passionate about public service and eager to make a positive impact, this is your opportunity to oversee a diverse fleet, from police cruisers and fire apparatus to transit trolleys, sanitation trucks, and transportation vehicles. As Fleet Director, you'll ensure the City's fleet is safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community every day. Join us and help shape the future of Scottsdale by supporting the dedicated professionals who keep the city running strong.

This executive-level position provides vision and leadership for all aspects of municipal fleet operations, including fleet acquisition, maintenance, replacement planning, fuel management, regulatory compliance, and asset lifecycle management. Working collaboratively across City departments, the Fleet Director develops innovative, cost-effective solutions that maximize fleet performance, improve operational efficiency, and support the City's commitment to exceptional public service.

The Fleet Director leads a team of dedicated professionals, oversees multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets, leverages data and emerging technologies to drive informed decision-making, and builds long-term strategies that prepare the City's fleet for the future. Whether supporting emergency response, maintaining essential public services, or advancing sustainability initiatives, the Fleet Director plays a critical role in ensuring City employees have the vehicles and equipment they need to safely and effectively serve residents.

Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more About Scottsdale.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity.

The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $147,950.40/annually.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Business or Public Administration or a related field.
• Six years' experience in fleet management, which includes five years of managerial experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or job-related experience which meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Preferred

• Must possess and maintain throughout tenure of position, a recognized Fleet professional certification such as Certified Automotive Fleet Manager or Certified Public Fleet Professional within 12 to 24 months of hire.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certification may be required of some positions depending on department/service assignment.

Benefits Highlights

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.