Vehicle Impoundment Supervisor I - PROMOTIONAL

This posting is only open to current, regular employees of the Louisville Metro Police Department.

The purpose of this position is to supervise vehicle impoundment, towing and recovery, public auction, and grounds maintenance activities and operations. The person in this position also maintains inventory of vehicles on the lot to ensure vehicles are returned to owners or sold within 45 days of impoundment.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.
• Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public, and resolves problems and concerns.
• Inspects the impoundment lot, plans and organizes vehicle placement for availability of space and easy location for the public.
• Communicates with the police department and other law enforcement agencies to ensure vehicles on hold are leased in a timely manner.
• Schedules maintenance activities of the impoundment lot, buildings and grounds and supervises the pickup of weeds and debris to prevent safety hazards.
• Supervises public auctions and ensures that correct vehicles are towed to sales lot and bidders remain in the auction area near the auctioneer.
• Maintains records on wrecker pickup and radio repairs assigned to the impoundment facility.
• Inventories and orders equipment, supplies and materials; and prepares and submits cost estimates, specifications, bid requests and work orders for the upkeep of the building, grounds and equipment.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning vehicle impoundment, towing and recovery, and public auction activities.
• Evaluates impoundment operations, policies and procedures and recommends changes to improve efficiency of services.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, code, store and edit database records, prepares reports and completes special projects.
• Performs related work as assigned.
  

• Must be a current, regular employee of the Louisville Metro Police Department.

• Associate degree in Business or Public Administration or related discipline.

• Three (3) years of office administration, customer service, complaint resolution or public relations experience.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Other Minimum Requirements

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them.

• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.

• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.

• Must pass a pre-employment polygraph test.

• Must be on 24-hour call.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.

• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.

• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.
  
  

Physical Demands

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.

• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary Grade: 113

Test Weights:
Training & Experience: 100%

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates including the month and year (i.e. 02/2015 to 08/2020) of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer