Overview:
Under the administrative direction of the Chief, Bureau of Administrative Services, the Director of Transportation is responsible for the administration and technical supervision of employees engaged in the management and maintenance of a fleet exceeding 900 public safety vehicles of varying configurations. The Director of Transportation develops specifications on equipment and supplies for purchasing, evaluating, and operating the Boston Police Fleet. The Director of Transportation prepares and justifies the operating and capital outlay budget. The Director of Transportation is accountable for all operating expenses, safety OSHA, accident subrogation, environmental, and Massachusetts Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Manages 33 employees directly engaged in the administration and maintenance of the Boston Police Fleet Management Division. These employees include mechanics, foremen, supervisors, and administrative staff.
• Prepares and manages the annual budget of $5 million for the Fleet Management division.
• Directs the development of the Motor Vehicle Replacement Program. This includes implementing procedures to determine which specific vehicles require replacement due to age, mileage, and /or excessive operational costs.
• Formulates expense control procedures to maximize efficiencies and reduce overall operating costs and duplication of work assignments within the Fleet Management work force.
• Manages the purchase of all motor vehicles supplies and parts, shop equipment. and motor vehicle fuel from City of Boston approved vendors.
• Directs the development of motor vehicle design specifications to ensure procurement of the most economical and efficient vehicles and police vehicle safety equipment, i.e., light bars, strobe lights, push bars, and sirens.
• Administers all Fleet Management staff responsibilities and activities. This includes the development and delivery of all technical training (mechanical, computer technology and software training, and management training) both-in-house and vendor, supplied.
• Develops and implements all methods and procedures for the Fleet Division to ensure standard operating procedures throughout the Division.
• Directs the investigation and pursuit of warranty reimbursement for all problems with vehicles and equipment attributable to the manufacturer.
• Directs the surplus of all unusable and non-cost-effective Police Department motor vehicles.
• Coordinates with the City Purchasing Office the auction of such vehicles.
• Oversees the Preventive Maintenance and unscheduled maintenance of all Police vehicles, all eleven District Repair Facilities, and the Central Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
• Directs and interprets conformance with General, State, and local Safety Laws and procedures.
• Maintains all records as required by Law.
• Participates as a member of the Police Department Motor Vehicle Accident Review Board.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years full-time or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in work the major duties were in Fleet Management. automotive maintenance and repair of which at least one (1) year must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• An undergraduate degree from a recognized degree granting school with a major in automotive technology may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience or a graduate degree from a recognized degree granting school with a major in automotive technology may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of management analysis, particularly those pertaining to budget, preparation of vehicle and equipment specifications, automated systems, planning and organizing, and of all aspects of the management of public safety vehicles.
• Considerable knowledge of Police Department policies and procedures relative to personnel and the operation, care, maintenance, use, and assignment of Public Safety vehicles and related equipment. Supervising and evaluating personnel.
• Considerable knowledge and experience in the use of industrial engineering, shop management, and maintenance control techniques.
• Working knowledge of the techniques and methods employed in the diagnosis and repair of gasoline and diesel engines as well as electrical systems, brakes, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of safety practices and procedures employed while maintaining a large Public Safety Fleet.
• Required to work any emergency as directed by the Police Commissioner or his designee. Working knowledge of all aspects of the Management of Public Safety Vehicles
• Considerable skill in verbal and written communication and hands-on-experience in automated Fleet Systems.

• Manages 33 employees directly engaged in the administration and maintenance of the Boston Police Fleet Management Division. These employees include mechanics, foremen, supervisors, and administrative staff.
• Prepares and manages the annual budget of $5 million for the Fleet Management division.
• Directs the development of the Motor Vehicle Replacement Program. This includes implementing procedures to determine which specific vehicles require replacement due to age, mileage, and /or excessive operational costs.
• Formulates expense control procedures to maximize efficiencies and reduce overall operating costs and duplication of work assignments within the Fleet Management work force.
• Manages the purchase of all motor vehicles supplies and parts, shop equipment. and motor vehicle fuel from City of Boston approved vendors.
• Directs the development of motor vehicle design specifications to ensure procurement of the most economical and efficient vehicles and police vehicle safety equipment, i.e., light bars, strobe lights, push bars, and sirens.
• Administers all Fleet Management staff responsibilities and activities. This includes the development and delivery of all technical training (mechanical, computer technology and software training, and management training) both-in-house and vendor, supplied.
• Develops and implements all methods and procedures for the Fleet Division to ensure standard operating procedures throughout the Division.
• Directs the investigation and pursuit of warranty reimbursement for all problems with vehicles and equipment attributable to the manufacturer.
• Directs the surplus of all unusable and non-cost-effective Police Department motor vehicles.
• Coordinates with the City Purchasing Office the auction of such vehicles.
• Oversees the Preventive Maintenance and unscheduled maintenance of all Police vehicles, all eleven District Repair Facilities, and the Central Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
• Directs and interprets conformance with General, State, and local Safety Laws and procedures.
• Maintains all records as required by Law.
• Participates as a member of the Police Department Motor Vehicle Accident Review Board