City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Director, Fleet Mobility Services

Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, this position is responsible for developing, directing, coordinating, and maintaining enterprise-level smart mobility solutions for all departments to ensure the continuity of the City of Austin’s core business and operational services.

1. Develops and implements short- and long-range enterprise-level smart mobility strategies, solutions, objectives, policies, and priorities; determines demand, service, and staffing levels; and allocates resources accordingly.
2. Is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the City-wide vehicle and equipment telematics system.
3. Is responsible for planning, development, construction, and maintenance of the City’s fuel infrastructure.
4. Plans, manages, and develops the department budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures; and directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary.
5. Oversees development of City-wide vehicle and equipment acquisition budget.
6. Acts as official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, and activities; responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
7. Coordinates activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provides complex administrative support to the City Manager’s Office.
8. Develops and negotiates contracts between the City and external entities.

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. 

• Knowledge of automotive repair technology, environmental and sustainable fleet solutions, fuel infrastructure management, and large fleet multi-facilities oversight.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of the concepts of equity, including experience in applying equity frameworks to established laws, ordinances, and long-standing practices.
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with the City Manager’s office, City Council, City department executives, media, City employees, and the general public.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to interpret, recommend, and propose revisions to State statutes and City ordinances.
• Ability to communicate complex, technical issues in non-technical terms to the general public.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with Boards and Commissions, City employees, and the public.
• Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programs.
• Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities or populations to build constructive and effective relationships.

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field, plus six (6) years of progressive managerial experience in large-scale fleet administration, mobility management, or related field.
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for non-supervisory/management experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.