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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County seeks a Fleet Manager to join their team. The position is management and administration of the district’s fleet assets, and of the district’s fuel sites. Manage in-house vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance, repair, and support services, as well as the department’s workforce and contracted services. Through asset management strategies, provide recommendations for replacement and refurbishment of fleet assets for budgeting purposes. Manage and administer the district’s surplus disposition processes and procedures.
Starting Salary: $ 95,909 – 107,931 per year. Eligible for performance review and possible pay increases biannually. Benefits: Medical (PPO and HMO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent accounts, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 12 paid Holidays, 12 paid Vacation Days, 5 paid Personal Days, 8 paid sick days, Pension through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), 457 Retirement Plan. Uniforms will be provided, along with an annual safety boot and glasses allowance.
Some responsibilities are the following:

• Perform management, direction, and administration of the district’s fleet of vehicles/equipment, alternative fueling sites, and fleet maintenance.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the operational and asset replacement budgets for the department and the district.
• Recommend and purchase all new vehicles and equipment within the approved budget guidelines, following the district’s approved purchasing policies.
• Manage, coordinate, and administer the proper disposal of the district’s surplus assets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, State, and Federal laws and regulations related to environmental asset acquisition.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve operations, reduce expenditure, and increase efficiency as it relates to fleet management for the district.
• Manage and monitor programs within the department to ensure proper asset management.
• Develop, implement, and manage the district’s alternative fuel and sustainability program.
• Supervise and monitor personnel by delegating daily tasks and projects, maintaining open communication, and providing regular training and feedback.
• Administer and maintain a thorough preventative maintenance program to ensure safety of the assets and personnel, and to prolong the life of the asset.
• Promote the development of team capabilities and enhance organizational effectiveness through the cultivation of interdepartmental cooperation, cohesive planning, and seamless exchange of information among subordinates and colleagues to ensure department objectives are in line with the district’s mission and values.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling in a constructive manner, and confront challenging situations directly with a positive approach, aiming to support and mentor employees in their development and progress.