Fleet Business Operations Manager (Manager I)

Job Appointment : Regular, full-time

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Work Schedule : Monday Friday, 7 am - 4 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location : Primarily in person (office / field location(s)). In-person work will be conducted at 6800 N. Cutter Circle, Portland, OR 97217.

Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.

Benefits : Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Application Material : Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

Position Summary

The Fleet Business Operations Manager is responsible for the overarching success of the CityFleet Business Operations Department.

This position leads a team of subject matter experts who perform or administer vehicle and equipment acquisitions, CityFleet’s rental program, upfitting of vehicles and equipment for operator use, decommissioning vehicles and equipment, and disposing of assets once they have reached end of life;

manage CityFleet’s parts inventory; and manage fuel services. Given the scope of the team, which manages the lifecycle of a very diverse 3,600-unit fleet valued at $115 million, and an annual acquisition budget of approximately $36 million, the Fleet Business Operations Manager directly influences the bottom line and the operational success of all City bureaus that have a sizeable fleet presence and rely on CityFleet for safe, reliable assets.

This includes all of the City’s public safety, infrastructure, and recreation bureaus. As this position oversees the City’s vehicle and equipment capital budget and asset replacement program, as well as its fuels strategy, this position also strongly impacts the City’s design and implementation of its green fleet conversion goals.

As a Fleet Business Operations Manager, you will :

• Collaborate with senior management in interpreting and carrying out the City’s vision, mission, and objectives as they pertain to the bureau;
• develop strategies, policies, and initiatives to implement the bureau’s strategic and annual plans; manage finances pertinent to the position’s scope;

and design and implement policies, procedures, programs, goals, and objectives pertinent to the department’s role within the City.

• Collaborate with senior management to perform specialized financial, revenue, budgetary, and / or management studies and analyses as they pertain to the department’s scope.
• Oversee, develop, and administer operating and capital budgets, including forecasting resource needs, identifying gaps, and identifying solutions to close gaps;

monitoring actual revenues and expenditures against planned budgets and suggesting adjustments; and managing quarterly and annual budget update processes.

• Develop and establish performance requirements for the department and related success targets for operating units and specific staff;
• regularly monitor organizational and staff performance and provide feedback and coaching for improvement and development;

evaluate organizational and staff performance and complete annual performance reviews; lead the creation of professional development plans for staff.

• Manage the department’s acquisition and disposal of vehicles and equipment, as per the department’s strategy and policies / standards for work performance, including achievement of the City’s goal of transitioning the fleet to net zero emissions by 2050.
• Monitor cooperative purchasing contracts for goods and services related to vehicles and equipment, parts, and fuel.
• Manage staff with a diverse array of backgrounds, including contracts specialists, acquisitions specialists, parts specialists, and mechanics, in multiple organizational units and belonging to different public employee unions.
• Oversee fleet grant applications and manage related processes.
• Research and implement emerging fleet technologies.
• Oversee emergency supply systems and the telematics program.
• Perform related duties as required.

About the Bureau :

CityFleet is a primary division of the Bureau of Fleet & Facilities (BFF). CityFleet administers a comprehensive fleet management program that fulfills the vehicle and equipment asset management needs of all City bureaus via cost-effective and dedicated personal service.

CityFleet is responsible for managing the acquisition and maintenance of a highly diverse fleet of 3,600 assets valued at $115 million.

In fiscal year 2024-25 CityFleet’s annual operating budget is $40 million, and its annual asset acquisition budget is $42 million.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Experience implementing the principles and practices of leadership, operational and strategic planning, business communication, public administration, program evaluation, budget preparation, and administration within the fleet management field.
• Experience applying the principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation in a professional environment, ideally a union-based and / or governmental environment.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, and ordinances, and the ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply them.
• Ability to apply analytic and problem-solving skills to develop sound decisions, conclusions, and recommendations independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and patience, and gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration.

Application Tips :

• The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and / or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
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All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.

All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and / or faxed applications will not be accepted.

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