Fleet Safety/Environmental Compliance/Facility Coordination Manager (Program Manager II, Grade N25)

About the Position Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $ 85,937 to $ 132,723 , based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. WHO WE ARE Montgomery County Fleet Management Services provides a comprehensive fleet management program that responsibly meets the needs of our county customers.

Leading through best practices, environmental stewardship and sustainability. We strategically plan, maintain, acquire, and dispose of county fleet vehicles and equipment, providing the highest level of cost effective and efficient fleet operations, ensuring transparency and accountability through a dedicated, highly trained, and certified fleet staff.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Division of Fleet Management Services is looking for a Fleet Safety/Environmental Compliance/Facility Coordination Manager. The employee will be responsible for managing the Safety, Training and Security Section of the Division of Fleet Management Services (DFMS) in the Department of General Services .

This position provides management, oversight and leadership in the areas of Workplace Safety, Environmental Compliance, Facility Maintenance, Facility Project Safety Coordination, Vehicle Warranty Recovery, and Equipment and Maintenance Procurement/Contract Management, in support of the Division's mission ensuring compliance with Federal, State and County regulations and requirements.

These are highly complex roles as DFMS is a 24/7 operation and has three main worksite locations (Rockville, Silver Spring and Kensington), along with multiple depots and fuel sites, and is comprised of over 200 employees. DFMS also houses the nation's largest transit depot microgrid at a county bus facility, marking a transformative milestone in the County's transition to a zero-emissions public transportation system.

The state-of-the-art project integrates solar power, battery storage, and advanced electric bus charging infrastructure-with future plans for hydrogen production-to deliver clean, reliable energy for the Ride On fleet.

What You'll Be Doing The core work of the position requires substantive knowledge of industrial function(s) performed in the facilities occupied by the Division of Fleet Management Services(including automotive equipment maintenance and repair), and the specialized equipment used (including lifts, hoists, air compressors and other industrial equipment used in the maintenance and repair of cars, trucks, buses and heavy equipment powered by gas, diesel or alternative fuels) to effectively represent the interests of the facility user(s).

This position will work collaboratively with the Departmental Safety Manager to ensure that all safety issues are addressed in accordance with departmental procedures. Environmental Compliance, Facility Maintenance, and Facility Project Safety Coordination Manages facility and building issues, repair coordination, equipment maintenance and procurement, as well as follow-up and oversight related to the solar project and other building renovations and projects.

Much of the role involves balancing daily operational demands while also managing longer-term projects and compliance responsibilities Maintains liaison with contractors and other government agencies to plan and design projects; reviews plans or changes and amendments to plans and develops and implements systems for fiscal management of funds.

Conducts environmental and safety inspections and audits, files environmental reports to regulatory authorities. Equipment and Maintenance Procurement/Contract Management and Vehicle Warranty Recovery Develops and administers contracts, which may include preparing requests for proposals (RFP's), advertising, reviewing bids and proposals, contract preparation and processing, contract fiscal monitoring, administration of funds, and oversight of contractor performance.

Reviews and approves Requisitions and Invoices. This positionis responsible foroverseeing an effective warranty program which tracks repairs toidentifyabnormal or premature failures; pursues and tracks warranty recovery claims; ensures manufacturer recall work is completed;identifiesvehicle repairs andcomponentparts still under warranty; negotiates disputed warranty claims.

Position oversees and updates warranty SOP,maintainsongoing communications with all departments and management staff with any warranty changes and issues. This position manages working relationships with all vendors and manufacturers not only to resolve any warranty issues or manufacture defects but improve communication and service.

Workplace Safety and Security This positionmanages and oversees all employee, vehicle, and shop safety. This positionis responsible foroverseeing the training unit and employee training as DFMS transitions to a zero-emissions workplace. This positionmanages warranty, forklift, platform lift, safety, and environmental training.

Positionworks closely with Risk Management and Facilities on daily operational issues, including managing Workers Compensation and CORVEL claim management, MOSH inspections, accident reviews,buildingand environmental compliance repairs. Manages and monitors AED's, driving records of all Fleet CDL Employees, security systems, ID Badges and a steady stream of miscellaneous operational issues and special projects.

Conducts facilities and environmental safety inspections and audits. Develops and updates Safety Standard Operating Procedures. The Division of Fleet Management Services is a 24/7 operation and has three main worksite locations (Rockville, Silver Spring and Kensington), along with multiple depots and fuel sites.

The employee will be required to work at all locations and may include nights and weekends. The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.

Minimum Qualifications Experience: Thorough Five (5) years professional experience in fleet operations, safety and/or environmental fields to include extensive knowledge of local, state and federal regulations applicable to fleet operations. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Licensure: Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence. Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences Experience related to environmental regulations and requirements pertinent to vehicle maintenance operations and facilities management; and federal, state and County laws and regulations related to fleet operations, especially DOT regulations Experience in occupational safety and health regulations, standards and policies Experience in strategic program and project planning, execution and evaluation; to include development and implementation of policies and procedures Experience in the procurement process and contract management Experience supervising a team of employees Experience using automated systems and tools to store, access and analyze information and data: Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Fleet Management Inventory System IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position.

This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position. Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability.

For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference . All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status.

Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview. This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment.

The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website. Leave Benefits Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year.

Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary.

All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals. Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position.

To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path. Free Mass Transit Benefit County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID.

This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro. Reduced Child and Health Care Costs Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts.

These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year. Employee Wellbeing We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits 01 How many years of professional experience in fleet operations, safety and/or environmental fields to include extensive knowledge of local, state and federal regulations applicable to fleet operations do you have?

Less than 1 year or No Experience 1 Year Experience 2 Years Experience 3 Years Experience 4 Years Experience 5 Years Experience 6 Years Experience 7 Years Experience 8 Years of Experience 9+ Years of Experience 02 What is your highest level of completed education? N/A High School/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctor Doctorate 03 Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?

Yes No 04 Do you have professional experience as it relates to environmental regulations and requirements pertinent to vehicle maintenance operations and facilities management; and federal, state and County laws and regulations related to fleet operations, especially DOT regulations? Yes No 05 Explain the experience you have as it relates to environmental regulations and requirements pertinent to vehicle maintenance operations and facilities management; and federal, state and County laws and regulations related to fleet operations, especially DOT regulations.

If you do not have this experience, type N/A. 06 Do you have professional experience in occupational safety and health regulations, standards and policies? Yes No 07 Explain the experience you have in occupational safety and health regulations, standards and policies.

If you do not have this experience, type N/A. 08 Do you have professional experience in in strategic program and project planning, execution and evaluation; to include development and implementation of policies and procedures? Yes No 09 Explain the experience you have in strategic program and project planning, execution and evaluation; to include development and implementation of policies and procedures.

If you do not have this experience, type N/A. 10 Do you have professional experience in the procurement process and contract management? Yes No 11 Explain the professional experience you have in the procurement process and contract management.

If no experience, type N/A. 12 Do you have experience supervising a team of employees? Yes No 13 Explain the experience you have supervising a team of employees.

If no experience, type N/A. 14 Do you have professional experience using automated systems and tools to store, access and analyze information and data: Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Fleet Management Inventory System? Yes No 15 Explain the professional experience you have using automated systems and tools to store, access and analyze information and data: Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Fleet Management Inventory System.

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