Fleet Operations Manager I (Fleet Services) 2026-2027

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Manager I, Fleet Operations

Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 128

Salary Schedules:

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Title

Fleet Operations Manager I

Supervises, coordinates, and implements the department's administrative, operational, safety, and functional

activities

Essential Functions:

• 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• An Associate's degree or equivalent in Business, Public Administration, or ASE (Automotive Service

Excellence) Certification, along with a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory-level work experience, is

required.

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Public Administration, or ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)

Certification, with a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory-level work experience, is preferred.

Knowledge of Business Process Improvement techniques and strategies preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

.• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.

• Constantly observes details at close range.
• Frequently remains in a stationary position.
• Occasionally moves about inside an office.
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly works in an indoor environment.

Reviewed/Revised: 11/6/2026