Fleet Operations Specialist

Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Logistical Services, Vehicle Management Division. The purpose of this position is to apply specialized fleet and administrative management knowledge and analysis to support fleet operations and maintenance/repair activities. Administers Department Fuel Card Management Program, offered through the General Services Administration (GSA) and WEX. Ensures the availability of fuel cards for agency owned and leased vehicles. Advises requesters of the rules and policies concerning fuel card usage. Controls the issuance and accountability of temporary fuel cards. Works with GSA to troubleshoot and resolve fleet fuel card issues such as card denials and compromised account information. Establishes and uses an electronic record system to monitor fuel card request and to collect data for future analysis. Data collected is used to track and to project data such as the number of fuel cards that are lost or damaged that would need replacement. Determines the need to adjust or establish new guidelines to prevent card loss and damage. Administers Fleet Citation Program for vehicles that are issued violations such as speed camera, parking, and toll violations. Prepares and submits memoranda for supervisors signature informing division officials of the citation and the responsible party. Ensures all responsible parties are informed of violations in a timely manner in order to satisfy the violation by either contesting or accepting fault by submitting payment. Follows up with affected personnel to remind them of the need to act on violations, as needed. Administers financial aspects of various vehicle lease programs as it relates to contractual modifications. Utilizes a Government Purchase Card and submits information through the Momentum system for payment of invoices, parts, repair services and emergency equipment installation and removal. Updates and tracks all information concerning leased vehicles in spreadsheets, logs, and the accounting system as well as hard files, when required. Provides analytical fleet management services critical to managing the USCP Fleet Lease Program. Serves as the organization's liaison for office support services. Plans and coordinates extensive office support services for specialized or unique program or office needs. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-6 (GS-8) level administering fleet management programs. Specialized experience includes (1) performing program management duties including tracking and accountability; (2) experience applying analytical and evaluative methods to solve program issues; (3) using automated systems to track program data and to produce reports; and (4) providing administrative support. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: Education There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. Additional Information Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.