Analyze costs and benefits related to vehicle maintenance and replacement.
Maintain the inventory of City vehicles in the fleet asset management system; process new vehicles to ensure prompt delivery to user departments; process used vehicles for reassignment or sale.
Coordinate the testing of underground fuel and oil tanks; monitor the collection and disposal of hazardous materials and waste; ensure compliance with material safety program.
Design and implement vehicle rental rates that effectively recover division costs and expenses; monitor vehicle maintenance and operation cost and compare with rental rates to ensure full cost recovery.
Improve systems and processes in fleet services to provide more cost efficient service to customers; conduct studies to determine inefficient areas of fleet activity to focus on for improvements.
Maintain fleet compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) air quality rules and regulations.
Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities of assigned area of responsibility for fleet services.
Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned area of responsibility, recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned section; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Participate in the selection of assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
Review capital improvement plans related to assigned services and provide input regarding future maintenance activities.
Supervise the preparation of time, material and equipment use records; requisition supplies and materials as required to ensure appropriate inventory levels to meet daily and emergency needs.
Respond to customer inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Provide staff assistance to higher level management staff; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
Coordinate assigned maintenance activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the fields of maintenance and operations related to assigned area; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
As assigned, serve as rotating duty manager for the division.
Perform related duties as required.