Surplus Program Manager

Vehicle & Asset Management (VAM)

$59,700 - $74,604/ Year

Full-Time, In-Office

We’re Hiring!

The Department of General Services for the State of Tennessee is looking for just the right person to fill the role of Surplus Program Manager and join our team.

The Surplus Program Manager is a valued member of the Vehicle & Asset Management (VAM) division. In this role, you will be responsible for empowering the State’s surplus asset management team to drive positive change within the Department of General Services under the guidance of the Deputy Director of VAM. Your logistics and asset movement expertise will lead to more efficient asset management, cost savings, increased revenue, and enhanced transparency.

When you join the Department of General Services, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition assistance; 401K, and retirement plans; employee discounts for personal purchases; free downtown parking; better-than-average sick and annual leave (PTO); plus, State holidays. The monthly starting salary is $4,975 - $6,217 (determined by experience). This position will work in the office, which is located at 6500 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37243.

What is the Department of General Services, and what we do?

The Department of General Services makes Tennessee State Government work! Literally.

State troopers, and social workers, are a few State employees who couldn’t do their jobs without the vehicles we purchase and maintain. The Department of Transportation relies on us to purchase salt to treat icy roads. When you visit the

State Capitol or other State buildings across Tennessee, our Department has had a hand in it. We are responsible for operating, managing, and maintaining real estate assets owned by the State. Even the governor relies on our team to document his appearances and various State events through photography.

Selected as one of the Tennessean’s Top Workplaces for the last four years, the Department of General Services’ mission is to serve as a trusted partner to deliver mission-focused general services to support Tennessee State government. Our vision is to create a culture of excellence that produces consistent strategic and innovative support solutions for our State. We do this with a commitment to four core values: thorough, engaged, accountable, and motivated.

Commissioner Christi Branscom leads this incredible team of hard-working professionals. Check out the link at the end of this post to hear what she has to say about working for the Department of General Services.

Are you the person we’re looking for?

You are a leader

Your strong leadership skills will inspire and empower the surplus asset management team to perform at their best. As a strong leader, you will demonstrate empathy and patience in dealing with those who might not share their vision. You will motivate rather than criticize because you understand the effect you have on the people around you.

You have logistics expertise

You deeply understand logistics and asset movement and will streamline surplus asset management processes. Your expertise will lead to more efficient inventory control and help identify areas for process improvement driving greater efficiency and effectiveness.

You possess professionalism and tact

You will set the tone for interactions with team members, state agencies, and external partners. This will create an atmosphere of respect and cooperation essential for successful surplus asset management.

You’re a great communicator and collaborator

You can effectively communicate with a high degree of competence face-to-face, via telephone, and in writing with all levels of the organization and a broad spectrum of outside agencies, professionals, and vendors. In this role, you will work closely with clients to determine precise project requirements, deliverables, deadlines, budgets, and more.

If this describes you, we invite you to apply today!

Want to know more about the Department of General Services and where this position fits?

The Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for providing goods and services to the State government of Tennessee. Our primary customers are other State departments and agencies. But we also serve vendors wishing to do business with the State and citizens and organizations interested in purchasing surplus government property. DGS consists of five divisions: Central Procurement Office (CPO), State of Tennessee Real Estate Management (STREAM), Vehicle and Asset Management (VAM), Document Solutions, and the Division of Administration.

As we proudly provide essential operational needs to all Tennessee State government agencies, we do so with a focus on reducing the administrative cost of government. This ensures our citizens receive the care and service they deserve and permits more State resources to be directed toward vital programs and services for all Tennesseans.

The Surplus Program Manager works within Vehicle & Asset Management (VAM) and is one of five divisions within the Department of General Services. VAM acquires, manages, and maintains the State of Tennessee’s motor vehicle fleet, including motorized equipment. The vehicles managed by VAM range from subcompact sedans to 50,000-pound tandem road tractors, and the equipment ranges from lawnmowers to bulldozers. VAM establishes policies and procedures to affect the best procurement, maintenance, repair, operation, compliance, and administration of the State’s fleet consistent with good safety and service. VAM also handles the sale of the State’s surplus property and the distribution of state and federal surplus property to authorized governmental agencies, nonprofits, educational agencies, law enforcement agencies, and the general public within Tennessee, which provides incredible value to the State and its citizens.

We are always looking for extremely talented individuals to join our growing team dedicated to serving the great state of Tennessee. Join us in making a difference for the State of Tennessee!

Links:

Details on the State’s benefits program: http://bit.ly/3Ay3ge7

Video message from Commissioner Branscom: http://bit.ly/3TTQXQi

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,700.00 - $74,604.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person