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DeKalb County School District · 2 weeks ago

Central Office_ Fleet Operations Manager I (Fleet Services) 2025-2026

Tucker, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Manager I for Fleet Operations. This role involves supervising, coordinating, and implementing the department's administrative, operational, safety, and functional activities, while providing leadership and support to staff to achieve departmental goals.

Primary/Secondary Education

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, mentoring, and training to administrative staff in support of department goals, objectives, and district initiatives

Anticipates maintenance and repair needs and plans accordingly to ensure success

Organizes, implements and directs all non-maintenance administrative, operational, and safety-related activities

Monitors and analyzes administrative, fuel, and fleet data to identify trends and performance improvement opportunities

Participates in the preparation and administration of the budget

Assists the Director with short and long-range planning for the department

Coaches, trains, and evaluates administrative personnel in the daily performance of policies and procedures to correct deficiencies

Communicate with external stakeholders about fleet initiatives, projects, and requirements

Ensures departmental missions are carried out and performed with a high state of quality and efficiency

Ensures administrative personnel understand and perform bookkeeping, budget, and procurement activities

Reviews administrative and operational processes and develops procedures

Ensures administrative, procurement, and maintenance reports are submitted accurately and timely

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fleet managementBudgetingBusiness Process ImprovementSupervisory experienceMechanical maintenanceRecruitingTrainingMicrosoft OfficeEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or other technical areas from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required

Minimum three (3) years of supervisory or management level maintenance or closely related Experience Required

Knowledge of DCSD policies and procedures, organizational and department planning, operational procedures, and the organization of specifically assigned areas

Knowledge of budgeting and spending, labor issues and efficiencies, and manpower and facilities requirement forecasting

Knowledge of all relevant available public and private resources and services

Knowledge of school buses and service vehicles (i.e., automobiles, trucks, excavating equipment, and construction equipment) pertinent to the engine and mechanical maintenance, parts installations, and other servicing procedures

Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications

Skilled in coordinating and collaborating with federal, state, regional, and local organizations, and departments to establish and execute responsibilities, administration, and management skills gained through increasingly responsible management positions

Skilled in recruiting, training, and motivating employees, working with diverse groups, and making large and small group presentations

Proficient in the use of email, internet, and Microsoft Office (MS Office) suite

Ability to direct and administer the programs and services of a non-profit educational and/or service organization

Ability to obtain and manage external grants and contracts

Ability to establish objectives and procedures governing the performance of assigned activities among employees

Ability to develop and understand financial and/or operating reports

Ability to maintain confidential information; organize and interact with school-based and community clientele related to overall operations and services; prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks simultaneously