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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Assistant Director, Fleet Mobility Services


FLSA: Executives/2 EEO Category: (10) Official/Adm
Class Code: 12508 Salary Grade: E00
Approved: February 05, 2001 Last Revised: May 18, 2021


Purpose:
 

Under nominal direction of the Fleet Mobility Services Director, this position assists in the implementation of department operational and strategic plans in alignment with City-wide goals. 

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Manages division and section activities including audits of existing facilities, equipment, and personnel to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of department services.
  2. Monitors and manages the development, introduction, and implementation of enterprise-level smart mobility technologies into the City-wide fleet.
  3. Coordinates and collaborates with City departments and regional partners in the development and implementation of Smart City goals.
  4. Assists in contract negotiation; preparing , presenting, and monitoring the departmental budget; and ensures department operates within appropriated budget.
  5. Represents the department at City Council meetings; in front of citizens, groups, boards and commissions; and provides support to City departments and agencies on an enterprise level.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods used in the mobility industry.
  • Knowledge of automotive technology and maintenance facility operations.
  • 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 establish relationships with Federal, State, Local, university agencies, and other regional partners to achieve goals.
  • Ability to scope, plan, and implement projects at department and enterprise levels.
  • 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, plus five (5) 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.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.