Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator

Job Announcement Coordinates with other county agencies and private sector companies the purchase, maintenance, assignment, and repair of approximately 1 ,000 marked and unmarked cruisers, sedans, trucks, sports utilities, special tactical vehicles, trailers, tractors, and buses. Maintains database while continually updating to ensure that the fleet is well maintained and replaced in a level expected in order to facilitate the needs of the department.Illustrative Duties

Within a County-operated fleet maintenance program:

Plans and schedules a comprehensive vehicle maintenance, repair, and inspection program for public safety vehicles; Maintains records and data necessary to analyze the need for vehicle reassignments and replacements, and initiates such action; Monitors and maintains a "ready reserve" fleet of emergency apparatus; Studies operating costs for vehicles and recommends cost effective utilization procedures; Investigates complaints regarding maintenance of vehicles; Coordinates the procurement of vehicle spare parts and equipment; Coordinates repair work and vehicle usage with other agencies as necessary; Prepares reports. Within a contractor-operated fleet maintenance program: Conducts inspections of 5% of vehicles repaired by contract mechanics; Prepares weekly inspection reports; Reviews repair documentation/invoices to ensure that rates for labor, parts, and materials are in accordance with contractual agreement; Ensures that factory warranty and recall, scheduled maintenance, and inspection work is completed in accordance with contractual agreement; Investigates customer complaints, determines appropriate resolution, documents findings and follows up to ensure resolution of problems. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of vehicle operation and maintenance problems; Knowledge of emergency and non-emergency vehicle parts and equipment; Ability to maintain accurate records; Ability to prepare written reports; Ability to effectively plan and schedule activities; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and contract personnel; Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; Ability to comprehend and ensure compliance with contractual agreements. Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to:

High school graduation or a GED diploma issued by a state department of education; PLUS five years of experience in the supervision, coordination or management of motor vehicle maintenance/repair.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license (Required at the time of application)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Credit
• Driving Record Check
• Polygraph Exam

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with the general operation and use of police vehicles and associated emergency vehicle equipment (lights, sirens, camera and/or computer equipment).
• Experience or training demonstrating the safe handling and operating principles of police weapons systems (firearms, CEW, etc.).
• Experience in principles of general vehicle maintenance.
• Experience in principles of general facilities management.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment, sit for long periods, drive a vehicle, stoop, bend, and lift equipment weighing 20-30 pounds.
• Employment contingent on completion of background investigation and employee is subject to random drug testing.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include a practical exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

Requisition 26-01667

Benefits

Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits. NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Spending Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
• No benefits