*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Major Responsibilities
- Under direction, improve the efficiency and oversight for garage operations and manage agreements with vendors and other city agencies.
- Promote Vision Zero Initiatives, including vehicle telematics, sideguards and other safety initiatives and programs, emission reduction technologies and fleet sharing.
- Administer fleet consolidation initiatives, and manage vehicle sharing programs, including Zipcar and Ridecell.
- Manage, create, and streamline databases as needed. Ensure that Fleet Management Programs work properly; ensure the reliability of information entered.
- Provide training to staff, citywide, to utilize Fleet Management Programs accurately and efficiently.
- Assist with vehicle acquisitions and vehicle relinquishments.
- Help organize special events and respond to emergencies when needed.
- Ensure adherence to automotive service contracts and assist with the analyses of fleet and fleet related equipment and reporting of fleet operations, tracking and collisions.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs); auto body, engine, transmission, and warranty issues; recalls and other repairs. Work with Operations and borough coordinators to schedule vehicle inspections.
- Monitors seasonal equipment and parts including but not limited to snowplows, salt spreaders, beach and grass cutting tractors, mowers, ballfield groomers and vegetation removers. Monitors borough inventory and sets schedule for preparing equipment ahead of needs. Track and report on seasonal equipment progress and priorities.
- Prepares data on various subjects including out of service, seasonal equipment, faulty charges, etc. Gathers information, tracks information in databases and produces reports. Helps maintain databases including MS Access or city database systems like M5 and conducts follow-up.
- Monitor the work of repair vendors and fleet repair partnerships and serve as liaison with other City Agencies. Track out-of-service vehicles and identify vehicles for replacement.
- Manage contract costs and ensure that contractors bill Parks properly and according to contract specifications. Maintain repair and billing records and coordinate billing with Parks Purchasing unit.
- Inspect contractor facilities and assess their ability to perform repairs properly and in a timely manner.
- Advise management of vehicle repair contract questions or concerns.
- Promote vehicle best practices and sustainable fleet initiatives,
- Supervise complex projects that require prompt attention and resolution.
- Enforce compliance with agency rules, regulations, standards of conduct and vehicle operating procedures.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 681788.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 681788 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: TBD

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 10/21/2024. Previous applicants to Job ID# 638335 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Experience with fleet and fleet management. 3. Excellent administrative, customer service and communication skills. 4. Familiarity with equipment and vehicle repair. 5. Experience working with vendors and contractors. 6. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Fleet Focus a must. 7. Valid New York State driver license. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.