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Sheriff's Fleet Manager
Description of Duties
This is a supervisory position responsible for directing the maintenance, repair and acquisition of vehicles and equipment in the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office fleet maintenance garage. Duties also include coordinating the rotation of vehicles, managing an operating and capital budget and utilizing a computer based fleet management system. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant or other higher level staff member. General supervision is exercised over Automotive Mechanics and other staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Mechanics, Automotive Technology, Automotive and Diesel Technology, Automotive/Diesel and Industrial Technology, Apprentice Training-Automotive or other related automotive technology degree, plus two (2) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent**** experience as a journeyman-level* automotive technician/mechanic or higher level one (1) year of which must have included lead supervision** or been in a supervisory capacity***; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in one of the fields mentioned in (A) above plus (4) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent**** experience as defined in (A) above, one (1) year of which must have included lead supervision** or been in a supervisory capacity***; OR,
- Possession of a Certificate from a technical institute or regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in one of the fields mentioned in (A) above plus (4) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent**** experience as defined in (A) above, one (1) year of which must have included lead supervision** or been in a supervisory capacity***; OR,
- Six (6) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent**** experience as defined in (A) above, one (1) year of which must have included lead supervision** or been in a supervisory capacity**; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C), and (D) above.
*Journeyman-level experience refers to skilled mechanical work involving maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of all systems: brakes, suspension, cooling, exhaust, electrical, transmission, and engine of vehicle equipment.
**lead supervision, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, is defined as someone who participates in and oversees projects, or directs and coordinates the work of others.
***supervisory capacity, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, involves typical duties such as assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, maintaining work standards, motivating and developing subordinate employees, implementing procedural changes, increasing efficiency and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale and discipline. The supervision aspects must be an integral part of the job, not incidental or occasional.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
