Manager Motor Transportation Services

Campus / College Information :

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.

C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled.

Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. Background Checks

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Position Summary / Purpose of Position : Under the general direction of the Executive Director of FM-Facilities Business Operations, the Motor Transportation Services (MTS) Manager, is responsible for the leadership, vision, operations, customer service and personnel management of the unit.

The MTS Manager oversees the two key departments of the unit vehicle repairs and fleet services with a focus on improving customer service and operational efficiencies.

The MTS Manager also works with staff outside of the unit to contribute to campus initiatives and assist with problem solving as it relates to university vehicle management.

Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks : Minimum Qualifications : Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience :

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the management of a motor transportation operation, preferably in a public sector organization.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in the provision of excellent customer service; in the management of a self-supporting organization; including budget;

in the management of a large institutional fleet; the management of a vehicle maintenance and repair facility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to manage an organizational fleet, work with a varied customer base, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, work independently, and organize workflow.
• Present ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair requirements and procedures.

Preferences : Additional Certifications : Additional Information : For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references by May 9, 2024.

The hiring range for this position is $96,240 $120,300.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise.

We are responsible for the physical campus its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape.

Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents, and skills to the management of this complex environment.

We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year. Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Physical Demands This position is responsible for the management of Motor Transportation Services.

The responsibilities of this unit include provision of gas station, garage and rental functions for all University departments.

Therefore, the responsibilities of this position include working in and around the gas station and shop areas.