THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED with a first review date of Tuesday, May 26th.

The City of Auburn is seeking our next Fleet/General Services Manager to work in our Maintenance & Operations Division. This role provides an opportunity to directly support the delivery of essential public services to the City, by managing and planning the maintenance, repair, and lifecycle of the City's vehicle and equipment fleet. By providing direct oversight of fleet operations and supervision of technical staff, this role ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective service level delivery. In addition to the technical aspect, this role supports the Central Stores team as well as administrative functions associated with fleet operations including purchasing, inventory coordination, and budget tracking.

The City is looking for a skilled, forward-thinking individual who has experience managing multiple integrated functions (e.g. fleet, warehouse/central stores, procurement, asset management systems) and is comfortable working in a high-demand environment, where responsiveness and continuity of operations are essential. It will be important for this person to have strong leadership, operational expertise, and the ability to drive efficiency across multiple functions by using data to support decision-making and long-term planning efforts. Additional key components of this role are a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, high operational standards, and the ability to evaluate and improve workflows with a focus on cost control and service delivery.

REQUIRED SKILLS/MUST HAVES:

• Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing staff in a complex operational environment
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle/equipment maintenance, and inventory/warehouse management
• Experience with public sector procurement, purchasing, and asset management processes
• Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and support interfund or cost-recovery systems
• Skilled in using asset management and fleet systems (e.g., Cartegraph or similar platforms)
• Strong problem-solving ability with a focus on improving workflows and operational efficiency
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to coordinate across multiple divisions
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety regulations (WISHA/OSHA) and enforce safe work practices
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, evaluate, and hold staff accountable
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a 24/7 operational environment

In this role, you will:

• Lead and oversee fleet operations – Ensure the City’s vehicles and equipment are maintained, repaired, and operational 24/7, including emergency/off-duty response readiness.
• Manage central stores and inventory systems – Oversee parts, materials, fuel systems, and warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory, cost control, and support for all divisions.
• Direct purchasing and asset management – Procure vehicles, equipment, and supplies in compliance with regulations while managing lifecycle, costs, and replacement planning.
• Supervise staff and operations – Assign, schedule, train, and evaluate employees while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality work across fleet and general services.
• Drive operational efficiency and planning – Analyze workflows, implement improvements, and develop short- and long-term plans, budgets, and level-of-service standards.
• Coordinate department-wide support and systems – Work with other divisions to ensure service continuity, manage asset management software (Cartegraph), and support administrative functions and customer service.

This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list. To see the full job description, please click here.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, AND
• Five (5) years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair management; AND
• Two (2) years of experience supervising technical staff and managing maintenance programs;

OR

• A combination of education, training, and experience that would indicate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this role.

Driver's license requirement: Possess and retain a valid WA State driver's license throughout tenure of employment without impending loss at the time of appointment.

WE WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU:

• Have college or technical school course work in business, accounting, or maintenance management.
• Have previous experience in municipal fleet operations and asset management.
• Have previous experience in public sector budgeting.
• Have previous supervisory experience in a union environment.
• Are an APWA Certified Public Fleet Professional and/or a NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Manager.
• Have an OpenGov Administration Certification.

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year + 40 hours of additional leave (pro-rated upon hire)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year (pro-rated upon hire)
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.


READY TO APPLY?
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
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