CARS Team Supervisor (Program Specialist 4)

Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm. A flexible/hybrid shift may be possible depending on workload and demand with Supervisors approval.

Who we are:

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

What you will be doing:

This supervisory position supervising five Program Specialist staff completing short- and long-term leases and daily management of DES Fleet Operations vehicles assigned to agency account customers statewide. You will manage the section responsible for the daily delivery of services for external agencies such as monitoring and tracking information regarding agency leased vehicles. You will conduct research and analysis regarding customer fleets inputs data recommends vehicle types and fleet composition based on customer requirements. You will conduct analysis and business reporting regarding vehicle utilization fuel consumption and compliance of vehicle standards with state agency transportation officers and management. You will present research findings and strategic planning recommendations to Fleet Management and DES Budget and Finance Departments develop curriculums to train and educate customers on DES Fleet policies procedures and guidelines and oversee the Fleet Program support duties completed by staff such as records retention timesheet and leave request coordinator for the program manage petty cash and surplus items monthly newsletter publications etc. as well as resolving citizen complaints concerning Fleet Operations.

Duties

Some of what you will do includes:

• Monitor track and provide technical assistance regarding customer vehicle usage adjustments to vehicles and assignments and fleet mix.
• Review data/forms to ensure compliance with standards policies and laws.
• Review new vehicle requests manage the surplus of vehicles and manage the deployment of unassigned vehicles for permanent or project assignments.
• Approve vehicle purchases by Program Specialist 3 staff.
• Work with Program Specialist 3 staff and assigned agency contacts to proactively address concerns and complaints regarding current or future policies.
• Monitor the scanning and creation of new vehicle folders; approve scanned files.
• Work with Program Specialist 3 staff and customers to develop standard replacement methods to meet their fleet needs.
• Order and process replacement vehicles communicate with outside entities and coworkers to ensure that the new vehicle is received by customers in a timely manner.
• Provide evaluation and solutions to continually improve the vehicle ordering process and procedures.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

OPTION 1

Six years total experience in customer service and fleet role.

OPTION 2

Bachelors degree in business administration public administration or a related field

AND
At least two years of experience in customer service and fleet role.

OPTION 3

Any combination of education/experience totaling 6 years.

AND

All experience must include:

• At least one year of supervisory experience in a fleet management position
• At least two years in a fleet role.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint Word Excel and Outlook.

Ability to:

• Analyze data into components to understand the nature and relationship of the parts.

Equity Competencies:

State of Washington Employees contribute to ensuring services programs workplaces and interactions are responsive respectful accessible and effective to the people and communities we serve. Employees are expected to:

• Take action to learn and grow : Demonstrate a willingness to learn from new experiences seek feedback consider different perspectives and continuously improve knowledge skills communication and approaches to work.
• Take action to meet the needs of others : Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers coworkers and communities. Identify barriers to access and participation and address them before they become obstacles for the people we serve providing support that is respectful timely and effective.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• A valid drivers license under WA State Law and maintain a driving record that is free from serious traffic violations.
• Education training or certification in business or fleet management. Practical experience in business analytics and/or fleet management.
• Knowledge of Division: Displays knowledge of Division services. Ability to locate interpret and advise on and adhere to the policies and practices of the Division and related organizations.
• Knowledge of Program: Displays knowledge of Program services. Ability to locate interpret and advise on and adhere to the policies and practices of the Program and related organizations.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:
We would love to hear from you! Click Apply at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please attach the following documents to be considered for the position. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

1. A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
2. A current resume detailing your experience and education.
3. A list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

**Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc.)

NOTE: By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the duties summary section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not refer to resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Opportunity for All:
Washington state celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race creed color national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status families with children (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sex sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran honorably discharged veteran or military status status as an individual with the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact us:

For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact Angie Anderson at .

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Required Experience:

Manager