Placer County

To assist the Public Works Manager in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Fleet Services Division within the Public Works Department; and to provide highly responsible staff support to the Public Works Manager and department management staff.

The Assistant Superintendent level recognizes positions that provide full second-line, direct supervision to employees within a division and/or assume substantive and significant administrative responsibility in several defined areas or specialties. 

Receives general direction from the Public Works Manager.

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, technical and clerical personnel.

• In the absence of the Public Works Manager, to assume the responsibilities of the Superintendent as needed. 
• Assist the Public Works Manager in managing and directing the Fleet Services Division; assist Division staff with solving operational and administrative problems.
• Assist in developing Division goals and objectives; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures; oversee Public Works Department safety program.  
• Assist in planning, organizing and directing Fleet Services activities.  
• Develop and implement the Fleet Services work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. 
• Prepare various reports on operations and activities; research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence. 
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and control expenditures. 
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Represent the Division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary. 
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other county employees and the public using principles of good customer service. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance and repair of automotive or heavy equipment, or fleet management, including one year of relevant supervisory responsibility.

Training: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree with major course work in business or public administration, organizational management or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of operation, maintenance and repair of automotive and heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Principles and practices of fleet management.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of analysis and management.
• Principles and practices of purchasing.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.
• Principles and practices of safety management.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement, direct and supervise Fleet Services operations/activities.
• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve Division related issues; remember various rules; and explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time.  Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and communicate through written means; regularly lift heavy weight.
• Interpret and explain pertinent County, Department and Division policies and procedures.
• Assist in performing the most complex work of the Division.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the Division budget.
• Assist in the development and recommendation of Division policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.