Fleet Supervisor I bei King County, WA

About the Department

The Fleet Services Division is searching for a strong leader who thrives in a challenging fast paced environment while leading multiple teams and operations. As the Fleet Supervisor I, you will be responsible for the supervision of a variety of daily operations and positions including Parts and Materials Inventory Purchasing Specialists, and Light and Heavy Duty Mechanics. This position is responsible for all Contract Submission and Bid Approvals. This position is also responsible for developing and implementing work unit goals, objectives, and programs. Our ideal candidate will be known for building cohesive teams and establishing and maintaining positive relationships with employees, vendors, and coworkers!  A successful candidate is a self-starter who has excellent leadership skills, interpersonal skills, ability to lead in a fast-paced environment, successfully managing teams independently. 

ABOUT FLEET SERVICES DIVISION 

The Fleet Services Division manages King County’s portfolio of vehicles and equipment. The team performs acquisition, maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of approximately 3,000 fleet assets for the County’s services associated with the Sheriff’s Office, Public Health, Roads, Parks, Wastewater, Water and Land Resources, and other agencies. The division manages two maintenance shops which include robust storerooms of automotive parts, materials, and construction supplies as well as several technicians working in the field to support remote customer sites.  

In addition, the Fleet Division is responsible for the disposition of the county’s personal property assets, which includes a surplus warehouse in Georgetown. Disposal methods can include re-use within the county, donation to verified and approved non-profits, and sales through online portals or sealed/negotiated bids. 

The mission of the Fleet Services Team isproviding exceptional customer service in the delivery of equitable, sustainable, and dependable fleet solutions.  

To learn more about Fleet, please visit our website at:Fleet Services Division - King County, Washington. 

Position Duties

KEY DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTATIONS:To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate skill and ability to: 

• Supervise the operations and staff of the parts department.
• Oversee the ordering of stock parts to maintain necessary inventory levels.
• Handle the procurement of special-order parts as required.
• Manage and monitor stocked inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Conduct the return of surplus parts to suppliers when necessary.
• Supervise all clerical tasks related to the parts department.
• Provide guidance and direction to improve work quality, customer service, and employee satisfaction.
• Serve as a backup and provide assistance to other Shop Supervisors as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who: 

• Have a strong background and experiencein leading a team in one or more of these areas: Automotive parts and inventory, automotive shops, heavy-duty shops, and/ or Industrial work environment OR an equivalent background of education and experience.
• Have experience applying supervisory principles and practices in a represented/union environment, including work planning and performance management, and assigning, coordinating, and supervising work of employees at multiple sites and/or multiple bargaining groups in the same position.
• Have experience with occupational hazards and safety precautionsin a shop work environment which includes maintenance shop and transportation.
• Have experience in contract management and procurement. 
• Demonstrate use of good judgment in dealing with conflict with a high degree of tact and diplomacy, OR an equivalent background of education and experience.
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment. Willing to pitch in to help other team members.
• Have proactive time management skills and successfully complete tasks on time and supporting team members to complete tasks on time. Enjoys juggling multiple competing priorities with tight timelines and efficiently prioritizes work.
• Have the ability to effectively respond after hours to support customers during emergencies and/or natural disasters which could include flooding, snow/ice events, windstorms and earthquakes.
• Are comfortable using office productivity tools, relational databases, and payroll/financial systems in their daily work.(The county uses Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft Time & Labor, and Faster for Fleet Management).

WORK LOCATION: Primary work location is at the Renton Fleet Shop but may be assigned to either Fleet Motor Pool; 707 S. Orcas St., Seattle, WA 98108OR155 Monroe Ave NE., Renton, WA 98056.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position normally works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with varying shifts. Work may be occasionally required in the evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime. This position is Mission Critical. Alternative schedules may be required along with mandatory overtime and weekend work during emergencies.

UNION REPRESENTATION: This position will be represented by PROTEC 17-Supervisors. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: The recruitment for this position is open to all applicants. A completed King County Application is required. If you have any questions, please contact DES Talent Solutions at If you have any questions, please contact Brittney Marzest at [email protected].

This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 6 months.    

Other Qualifications

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

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