The Department of Administration’s (Admin) Director of Fleet and Surplus Services (FSS) is responsible for the operation of the combined agency fleet and the state’s surplus property operation. This position will oversee the management of a fleet totaling over 1,800 vehicles, including efforts to create and pursue more environmentally friendly options for customers, the roll out and operations of a new business plan, and the implementation of a telematics program. Additionally, the position will work to ensure FSS is well equipped to transition in coming years to adopt emerging technology and best practices to ensure the business runs as effectively, efficiently, and environmentally friendly as possible. The position works closely with the Assistant Commissioner at the Department of Administration, the State Fleet Council, and representatives from the entire state enterprise.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have experience managing large scale fleet and surplus programs, preferably in the public sector. Experience will include executive leadership which demonstrates the following:

• Strategic planning, visioning, and policy analysis
  • Assist the Commissioner in setting strategic direction for state fleet and surplus services
  • Plan, organize, and successfully implement departmental and division initiatives
  • Manage complex, competing and time-sensitive priorities
• Oral and written communications skills
  • Build consensus and support for the department’s mission and objectives with a wide range of individuals and groups
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of clientele and across widely varying degrees of technical, legal, operational, and political knowledge or awareness
• Interpersonal communication and human relations
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships within the department and with other agencies and branches of government
  • Involve stakeholders, develop consensus, and resolve problems
  • Build support for the department’s objectives with a wide range of individuals and group
• Problem solving
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve a broad range of complex problems and sensitive issues
  • Bring creativity and innovation to problems with various political, legal, and operational implications

For more information

All the details about this position can be found in the /admin/assets/position_profile_fss_tcm36-208115.pdffull position profile.

How to Apply

For consideration, submit a resume and cover letter to cathy.bisser@state.mn.us by December 4, 2015.