CDOC Fleet Services Maintenance Operations Manager 3/2025.

Department Information

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In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Short and long term disability coverage;
• Paid life insurance;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;
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Who May Apply

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Job Location:

The primary location for this position is in Canon City

Description Of Job

As program manager, this position provides critical and essential fleet services to the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) statewide mission through oversight of the daily maintenance operations and functional program areas within the Fleet Services Unit maintenance subprogram by authorizing vehicle repair and services, optimizing the fleet size maintenance locations, and outfitting of new vehicles with requisite safety hardware. Position provides direct management, leadership and supervision of the Fleet Maintenance unit.

Position will develop and implement a strategic plan to transition the fleet to an internally supported fleet preventative maintenance and repair support model. Right-sizing shop team size at the East Canon Fleet Services shop and shops located at DOC facilities. The Planning activities will include working collaboratively with State Fleet, DOC Fleet Services Management, DOC Facility Leadership, Education, and Finance Administration to ensure each location is optimally set up to support the fleet vehicles they will be tasked with maintaining. Position collaborates with Assistant Director of Fleet Services to ensure the implementation of strategies to accomplish the mission.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop the fleet maintenance support plan for future vehicle service needs that aligns with the strategic plan to bring preventative maintenance back in house;
• Maintenance management and oversight of a large, multi-functional DOC fleet, including inmate transport buses and vans, sedans, law enforcement vehicles, tractors, trailers, and heavy equipment;
• Plan fleet support needs two years in advance by analyzing State Fleet Management's (SFM) vehicle databases to determine CDOC vehicles' utilization, location, and maintenance requirements;
• Ensure employees have the leadership, direction, resources, qualifications, training, and experience necessary to perform their jobs safely and efficiently;
• Participate and lead all maintenance related conversations during the DOC Vehicle Coordinator Monthly Update meeting;
• Model professional behavior that supports an empowered workforce, positive culture, honesty and integrity;
• Provide guidance, support, and mentoring to fleet employees;
• Support the department-wide needs and tracking in regards to preventative maintenance needs with the overarching goal being process completion and compliance with State Fleet policies and proceedures;
• Initiate, develop and present performance plans, reviews and evaluations for assigned staff;
• Develop and manage near-term and long-range fleet projections;
• Develop and manage monthly performance reporting for the executive team;
• Review practices, policy and procedures to ascertain effectiveness and provide feedback to subordinate staff;
• Assist in analyzing State Fleet Management's (SFM) bid specifications and determine if CDOC's vehicle requirements will be met;
• Evaluate what vehicles are available, to determine which vehicle will best meet the required functionality;
• Reassess motor pool vehicles across the state with the goal to reduce the number of vehicles needed;
• Establish and oversee the process ensuring proper vehicle commissioning and decommissioning;
• Analyze data and reports, and provide recommendations/findings to senior and executive leadership;
• Develop, monitor, and defend the fleet maintenance operating budget while supporting the CDOC mission;
• Ensure the DOC Fleet Maintenance shops are up to code regarding garages, vehicle lifts, fire extinguishers, emergency procedures, and ensure accountability;
• Attend Motor Vehicle Advisory Committee bi-monthly meetings to exchange information with state fleet managers and provide input into SFM policy and procedures;
• Communicate and facilitate change management, oversee personnel actions, and resolve personnel conflicts.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work

experience related to the position that you are applying for . This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

Experience

Eight (8) years of full-time, *professional experience in management areas including f leet, operations, logistics, projects, and/or transportation. Two (2) of the eight (8) years must be directly managing employees in a vehicle repair setting/operation with direct responsibility for the day to day operations.

• Professional Work Experience: involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing integrating, applying and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the specialized field and continuously studied to explore, extend and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials equipment, applications and methods.
  
  

Education Substitution

Completion of an accredited, related educational degree in logistics, business management, public administration, supply-chain management, criminal justice or a related field may substitute on a year for year basis. A bachelor degree that is not in a related field of study, may substitute up to 60 semester hours of core coursework on a year for year basis. Transcripts must be attached to your application and must include the name of institution, your student ID #, a list of the courses completed, the degree earned and the date awarded in order to receive credit.

Required Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong supervision/leadership skills;
• Keen ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility;
• Highly effective organizing, planning and prioritizing skills;
• Precise attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and proven ability to interpret data;
• Significant critical thinking/decision making/problem solving skills;
• Highly effective organizing, planning and prioritizing skills;
• Strong initiative and self motivation;
• Proficiency in office technologies especially Microsoft Programs and Google suite of Programs;
• Prior experience overseeing a vehicle maintenance shop program.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Candidates may receive higher ratings for possessing preferred qualifications criteria).

• Strong mechanical technical project/program management experience;
• Active Class B CDL;
• ASE Brake and ASE DOT certifications;
• Possess an active ASE Certification;
• Prior experience managing 3rd party maintenance providers;
• Shop process standardization;
• Maintenance program oversight;
• Experience managing and leading Fleet Maintenance and shop activities.
  
  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job , Minimum Qualifications , Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment.

• Must be 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid driver’s license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards . Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. A ll State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED;
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension , relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
• Swing a baton in a striking technique;
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
• Willing and able to travel;
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire;
  

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

After submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: info@governmentjobs.com. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Tracy Reese tracy.reese@state.co.us .

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Andersen , at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-723-3998 .

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.