Job Appointment: Full time, regular
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm.
Work Location: Fully in-person at the Kerby Garage, located at 2835 N Kerby Ave, Portland Or 97227-1611.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English may be eligible to receive a "language pay differential." This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

About the Position:
The Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor II administers the daily operations at the Kerby Garage and serves as a visible, people-focused leader supporting staff, operations, and service continuity. This role is responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and supervising the work of Vehicle and Equipment Mechanics, Leads, and Welder Fabricators, while fostering clear communication, a safe work environment, and efficient, high-quality vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.

The position is part of CityFleet, the City of Portland’s centralized fleet management program that supports City bureaus by providing safe, reliable, and sustainable vehicles and equipment. Learn more about CityFleet at: https://www.portland.gov/fleet-and-facilities/cityfleet

The City of Portland will begin construction on their new, state of the art, green fleet major maintenance facility in April of 2027 with an expected move-in date the following year. This is a once in a career opportunity for the supervisor to be an integral part of the leadership team responsible for executing a successful transition to a modern, efficient and spacious facility. Change management experience through clear, consistent, communication is deeply desired for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight & Coordination:
  • Supervise and schedule daily maintenance operations to support safe, efficient, and consistent service delivery, and balance workload between scheduled and unscheduled maintenance based on operational priorities and staffing.
  • Assign and manage technician work assignments and staff performance.
  • Monitor and ensure adherence to preventative maintenance programs and proactively address issues to ensure compliance.
  • Monitor and analyze service level agreement (SLA) key performance indicator data and reports to evaluate performance trends and enable informed decision-making in support of annual objectives.
  • Provide program level decisions to ensure availability and turnaround time goals are met.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Champion safety programs and initiatives through visible leadership and consistent reinforcement.
  • Promote workplace safety by exhibiting, supporting, and promoting safety program objectives, initiatives, and corrective actions, through active oversight and follow up.
  • Implement and enforce safety protocols and corrective actions by clearly communicating expectations, addressing issues promptly, and following through to resolution.
• Procurement & Budget Management:
  • Manage the purchasing of parts, supplies, tools, and services, to support operational needs, adhering to City procurement policies.
  • Process invoices and monitor budget expenditures, to ensure accuracy, accountability, and alignment with operational priorities.
  • Oversee procurement card purchases and fleet communications in a consistent and policy-compliant manner

• Administrative Duties:
  • Conduct staff performance evaluations and support career development through clear expectations, timely feedback, and documented follow-through.
  • Requisition materials and equipment to support daily operations and maintenance needs.
  • Utilize various computer software programs to track work, communicate information, and support operational reporting.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed reports and records to support accountability, compliance, and informed decision-making.
  • Handle general office functions, including accident reporting and billings with accuracy and attention to required timelines and procedures.
• Emergency Response:
  • Respond to emergency situations as needed.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

Questions?
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience developing and applying policies, procedures, and standard practices to support the daily operations of a diverse team and work unit.
2. Experience leading and facilitating change management to support organizational and operational transitions.
3. Experience ensuring work is completed on time and within budget by managing schedules, tasks, and resources.
4. Ability to supervise vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance procedures, including inspections, preventative maintenance and recommendations for replacement or disposal.
5. Ability to prepare and administer a budget and evaluate a vehicle maintenance program.
6. Ability to lead meetings, and clearly explain goals, expectations, and priorities to staff.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• Resume
  • Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

• Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
  1. Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans’ Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications.
  2. Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
  3. To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• Do not attach materials not requested.
• All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting; instead, use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

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• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
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