Superintendent of Motor Transportation

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Superintendent of Motor Transportation

Salary

$91,527.00 - $116,450.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20243721185GSDKWDB

Department

General Services

Opening Date

01/07/2025

Closing Date

1/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

0500

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and directs the automotive and allied mechanical maintenance, repair, replacement and use of the general City automotive fleet to insure continuous, efficient, and economical operation; and performs related work as required .

Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes , and directs the maintenance and service activities for a large fleet of automotive equipment and the operation of repair shops and service garages.

• Obtains data on specific nature and scope of maintenance problems and facilities available to meet these problems.

• Analyzes data, including but not limited to performance records and cost to determine significant figures, points of control , and areas of needed improvement.

• Formulates maintenance policies and practices.

• Establishes work standards and performance goals.

• Plans division organization and distribution of staff and equipment.

• Coordinates maintenance activities with operating department and division operations.

• Prepares maintenance budgets.

• Investigates and evaluates new methods, procedures , and equipment to increase efficiency and economy of maintenance operations.

• Reviews test reports.

• Makes recommendations on major equipment purchases and reviews plans and specifications for such equipment.

• Investigates serious complaints of performance and major breakdowns of equipment.

• Assigns supervisory personnel and instructs subordinate supervisors in operating policies, routines , and procedures.

• Reviews new plans and proposed changes in operating methods, routines , and procedures to be employed.

• Reviews special and periodic reports submitted by subordinates.

• Confers with subordinates and conducts staff conferences.

• Approves work plans.

• Issues general work orders and regulations relating to methods and procedures.

• Inspects shops and service garages to observe and improve maintenance activities and evaluate performance of staff and equipment.

• Reviews training programs, grievance procedures, promotional recommendations, and disciplinary actions.

• Prepares budget estimates and general operating reports.

• Assigns vehicles to City departments in accordance with their needs.

• Prepares specifications for equipment and recommends purchase and retirement of vehicles.

• Serves on the Accident Trial Board.

• Conducts periodic inspections of all facilities and assures prompt repairs are completed in a timely manner .

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

• Bachelor’s degree with specialization in engineering, industrial management, or other closely related field.

• Seven (7) years in responsible management position.

  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

  Qualifications (preferred):

• Seven (7) years in responsible management position in a large scale automotive maintenance activity which has demonstrated ability to plan, organize , and coordinate large scale operations.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%

• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 12/3/2024

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

• Dental

• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave

• Vacation

• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Please indicate the number of years of Management experience you possess

• No Experience

• 1-4 years

• 4-6 years

• 7-10 years

• 10 years and above

  02

  Please indicate the number of years of large scale Automotive Management and Maintenenace experience you possess

• No Experience

• 1-4 years

• 4-6 years

• 7-10 years

• 10 years and above

  03

  Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD/J.D.

• No Education experience

  04

  Please detail your degree specialization

  Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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