FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER – FLEET SERVICES

This recruitment is open for two weeks and will accept applications until May 31, 2024.

Annual Salary Range:

$113,516 -$151,544

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Field Operations

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#902091

DESCRIPTION

The Field Operations Manager will be assigned to the Fleet Services Section and will lead, manage, plan, administer, organize coordinate activities and supervise the City’s fleet services section. The position will function as a member of the Public Works management team and provide highly complex staff assistance to the Deputy Public Works Director – Field Operations.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Select, train, lead, motivate, monitor, assign and oversee the work of staff; establish schedules and methods for work performed; ensure adherence to proper workgroup procedures and policies; ensure adherence to departmental codes of conduct and professionalism;
• Provide proactive performance planning utilizing performance management tools;
• Ensure adherence to established safety procedures and protocols; monitor employee and facility safety preparedness, monitor the work environment, and monitor use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals;
• Exercise independent judgment in accomplishing the work of the section;
• Develop methods, procedures and strategies for ensuring best management practices associated with the City’s municipal fleet of vehicles and equipment;
• Develop and execute vehicle and equipment capital replacement budgets and plans;
• Establish and monitor complete, accurate and accountable control of all fuel, parts, supplies and tools used.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires four (4) years of operational experience in municipal public works field operations, sanitation services, solid waste operations, fleet services or a related field, including two (2) years of supervisory level responsibility.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Requires the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt – not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors’ Association (TSA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.