Fleet Support Program Manager, (Program Manager I), Grade

About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $76,742 to $122,603, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This Position is ONLY Open to Montgomery County Government Employees:

Current Montgomery County Government employees.

Montgomery County employees who were affected by reduction-in-force and currently have RIF priority rights.

Active Montgomery County local fire and rescue department volunteers with at least 50 points under the length of service award program (LOSAP); or

Active Project SEARCH Interns or former Montgomery County Government Customized Employment Public Interns, or Project SEARCH Interns within 24 months of completion of internship.

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Fleet Operations inspects, maintains, and repairs fire and rescue apparatus and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and regulations. The fleet is comprised of nearly 300 heavy, medium, and light duty vehicles including pumpers, aerials, rescue squads, and ambulances. The department is seeking to fill the position of Program Manager I.

It is exciting to work for the Fleet Section of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service because it directly supports the mission of saving lives by ensuring that emergency apparatus is safe, reliable, and ready to respond at all times. The Fleet Section plays a critical behind-the-scenes role where technical expertise, teamwork, and problem-solving have an immediate impact on frontline operations. Being part of MCFRS Fleet means contributing to a high standard of service, embracing innovation and continuous improvement, and taking pride in knowing that well-maintained equipment helps firefighters and medics serve the community effectively and safely.

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join our Fleet Operations and Support section as a Program I team member. This position is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and takes pride in providing strong administrative and operational support that directly impacts emergency response readiness.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to MCFRS Fleet through a variety of resource management and tracking programs. This role also supervises and supports fire station fueling operations and facility management functions. Responsibilities include assisting with small tools IFB/RFP development, contract administration and management, financial analysis, invoice review and approval, purchase order requests and tracking, and the coordination with vendors for delivery and maintenance. The position requires the ability to establish work priorities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines. We are looking for someone with strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. The candidate must be comfortable attending meetings, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and performing additional tasks and assignments as needed to support MCFRS operational goals. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who values organization, accountability, and contributing to the reliable support systems that keep MCFRS operational and effective.

What You'll Be Doing

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Fleet Operations Program I position is responsible for providing administrative support to MCFRS Fleet Operations and Support through various resource management and tracking programs. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support and manage various aspects of Fleet Management Information System (Assetworks/FASuites) including new apparatus data entry and management, PM/DOT report generation, new employee data entry and management, act as backup system administrator, etc.

Utilizes data collection and analysis techniques to evaluate individual programs; submits oral and written reports to management personnel for t heir consideration and decision making.

Perform annual apparatus fleet insurance and inventory compliance survey and report/update as necessary.

Develop and manage IFBs and RFPs, and subsequent contract development and management, for the purchase, replacement, and inspection/repair services to Small Tools and FRS fuel sites and fuel cards.

Monitor and submit purchase orders (PO’s) needed to support fuel and Small Tools purchases and inspection, preventive maintenance, and repairs and enter PARs, as needed, for PO’s, PCard purchases, etc.

Approve various invoices that are from different funding sources (PO’s, Direct PO’s, Direct Pays) for fire apparatus and light-duty fleet maintenance, parts, fuel and Small Tools.

Utilize PCard to ensure EZPass Transponder accounts are paid and purchase other necessary items for Small Tools, as necessary, reconcile PCard monthly.

Monitor fuel levels at each fire station and place orders for fuel in a timely manner and schedule inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs at fuel sites and functions in a liaison capacity between the section and department/agency personnel.

Oversight of invoice coding, overall spending, EZPass transponder coordination with FMIS, etc.

Develop annual position goals and perform annual performance review.

Attends meetings and conferences and represents the program managers, other supervisory personnel, or the population served, as directed.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

This Position is ONLY Open to Montgomery County Government Employees:

Experience: Considerable (3 years) of professional experience in a program/specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job related duties.

Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.