Director of Fleet Services

Title: Director, Fleet Services

Direct and manage the strategic and operational aspects of fleet services, including providing financial oversight and monitoring compliance and technical matters and safety protocols to ensure cost-effective and efficient transportation operations. Provide strategic input on the organization's long and short-term plans, translating plans into objectives for the assigned function and aligning assigned teams towards common goals.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the overall Fleet Operations Department to ensure safe, effective, and efficient fleet services and readiness.

• Manage financial oversight by monitoring department costs and expenses, evaluating performance, and making appropriate financial decisions.

• Direct the hiring, training, and evaluation of employees of fleet services and associated personnel.

• Oversee strategic planning and execution within the department to enhance operational efficiency.

• Oversee the acquisition purchasing, leasing, and disposal of fleet assets.

• Ensure up-to-date driver requirement information is provided to drivers, along with safety and vehicle operation training where appropriate.

• Communications support by resolving complaints or requests for assistance and promoting community information about fleet operations across various news media platforms.

• Lead project meetings as necessary to identify and resolve fleet issues while maintaining internal controls consistent with school system goals.

• Prepare annual reports and ensure documentation reflects accountability in Fleet operations, including implementation of new programs or processes within established timeframes in compliance with related requirements.

• Analyze data to inform decisions and improve practices.

• Support the professional growth of staff by providing direction, support, and constructive feedback.

• Provide input into overall financial plans, maintaining fiscal accountability.

• Provide guidance to the teams, including through times of risk and uncertainty, aligning teams towards common goals. Communicate and collaborate with other departments to ensure Fleet support of District goals and objectives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master's degree with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive field-based leadership experience is required.

• GAPSC Support Personnel License required.

• Valid Driver’s License and the candidate has maintained a clean driving record required.

• Certification in fleet management or vehicle maintenance (e.g., ASE certification) preferred