Director of Fleet

Job Description

City of New York employees please include your employee reference number on your cover letter and resume.

This work location is CITYWIDE.

This position is open only to FDNY employees serving in the permanent civil service title of Supervisor of Mechanics (ME).

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world’s busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department’s main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department’s core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Supervisor of Mechanics (ME) Level 2 in the Bureau of Fleet Services. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Fleet Services, the successful candidate will:

Manage Operations at Fleet Maintenance Repair Facilities, minimizing out-of-service time of vehicles, enhance productivity, and ensure the highest standards of quality are maintained
Supervising and mentoring lower-level Supervisors to ensure they are effective and compliant in their roles, while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
Develop, recommend, and implement comprehensive policies and procedures that govern the Fleet Operations.
Manage day-to-day operations by effectively translating managerial directives into actionable and efficient work practices
Generate detailed daily reports to maintain clear communication and prevent disruptions
Provide support and training to team members
Stay updated on and implementing new technological processes and industry best practices
Initiates procurement of necessary parts and equipment
Ensures strict adherence to administrative policies and procedural compliance among all employees.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

1. Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience as an Auto Machinist, Auto
Mechanic, Auto Mechanic (Diesel), Electrician (Automobile) or Machinist, two
years of which must have been at a supervisory level; or

2. At least five years of experience as described in "1" above, plus sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school, or relevant education in an accredited college, to make up the equivalent of the remaining required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of approved trade or vocational high school. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each 30 semester credits in college. However, all candidates must have the two years of supervisory experience described in "1" above.

License Requirements

Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. For appointment to certain positions a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with no restrictions may be required. The Class B Commercial Driver License with no restrictions must be maintained for the duration of employment.