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City of Detroit Manager I - Transportation in Detroit, Michigan

Manager I - Transportation

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Manager I - Transportation

Salary

$61,083.00 - $85,562.00 Annually

Location

MI, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20242010954DDOTSSL

Department

Dept of Transportation

Opening Date

09/30/2024

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

  • Description

  • Benefits

  • Questions

Description

Under general supervision, plans, manages, coordinates, and administers portions of a department or city-wide control, operational, or reporting function. An employee in this class is accountable and responsible for the management activities of a specific portion of a departmental control, operational, or reporting activity or for providing a citywide service function of equal responsibility.

The Manager I for DDOT Maintenance Shop Operations will manage the operation of DDOT’s four bus maintenance facilities, which employ over 80 mechanics and service a fleet of 292 buses. The Manager I will be accountable for all shop floor repairs and strategic follow-through at the satellite garages. The incumbent oversees the Superintendent in maintaining optimal service performance and for identifying and/or resolving issues to better support the Authority’s strategies, programs, and initiatives.

The incumbent will act on behalf of the Superintendent during their absence and may cover various shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Examples of Duties

  • Manages the methods, procedures, workflow, priorities, and operations of a department's major section or staff activity.

  • Develops and implements methods to evaluate current systems and identifies critical areas for improvement.

  • Develops and implements procedures to improve processes and quality of services.

  • Aligns operational goals with department strategic plan and coordinates their implementation and evaluation.

  • Manages Function's tasks and obtains approval and assistance from higher-level management for actions to broaden service or control strategies.

  • Administers the implementation and management of special programs and projects.

  • Instruct employees on policy interpretation.

  • Participates in joint activities with other division managers and department representatives to address customer service concerns.

  • Implements and evaluates plans to resolve organizational and operational problems.

  • Establishes goals, measurements, and performance standards aligned with the department mission.

  • Evaluate employee performance through collaboration on assignments and projects and review of results.

  • Collaborates with employees on their professional skills and competency development.

  • Confers with employees on questions and concerns of performance, attendance, conduct, and changes to policies and procedures.

  • Prepares section annual budget.

  • Supervise and prepare analytical and statistical reports.

  • Serves on committees and teams for special projects and initiatives

  • Diagnoses malfunctions and performs vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions, and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines, etc.) and related assigned duties within qualification level, under all relevant Federal, State and local guidelines and requirements

  • Manage preventive maintenance and “unscheduled” repairs for the vehicles serviced.

  • Establishes or implements service goals, measurements, and performance standards aligned with the agency's governance goals

  • Provides supervisory support, technical oversight, and administrative oversight for the personnel and activities at satellite garages.

  • Provide leadership to build a strong, collaborative, and high-functioning team.

  • Maintain strong electronic filing, documentation tracking, and organizational in-shop operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience completing repairs of diesel engines, with an ideal experience of at least 5 years repairing or maintaining Cummins diesel engines

  • 5 years’ of professional experience in fleet management

  • ASE Certification as a Master Automotive Technician and/or a Master Truck Technician

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and especially using formulas in Microsoft Excel (e.g., add, multiply, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Five years of work related experience that includes two years of professional administrative experience directly related to the specified position, including line supervisory or team leader responsibility and authority.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS

  • Interview: 70%

  • Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.): 30%

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

Additional points may be awarded for:

  • Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

  • Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 01/23/2024

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 your highest level of education completed

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • Associate's Degree

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Master's Degree

  • PhD/J.D.

  • n/a

    02

    Are you able to provide the necessary tools commonly used in the performance of automotive repair work?

  • Yes

  • No

    03

    Please indicate the number of years of experience in repairing and rebuilding a variety of gasoline and/or diesel fuel powered vehicles you possess.

  • No Experience

  • 0 Months - up to 6 Months

  • 6 Months - up to 12 Months

  • 1 Year - up to 2 Years

  • More than 2 Years - 3 Years

  • More than 3 Years

    04

    How many years of experience in a supervisory capacity do you have?

  • 0-1

  • 1-2

  • 2-3

  • 3-4

  • 4 or more

    Required Question

Agency

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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