Job Responsibilities
Statewide Operations Lead
The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of State Agency Support Services, State Fleet Management (SFM)is responsible for centralized oversight of a comprehensive statewide fleet management program of all state-owned fleet vehicles for the state of South Carolina. State Fleet Management is growing and are now seeking a Statewide Operations Lead to join the team. In this role you will be responsible for administration of programs that support state agencies and provides strategic direction regarding processes and personnel.
This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.
Responsibilities Of The Statewide Operations Lead
- Manage Statewide Operations Team to ensure that all state agency needs are met and State Receiving Lot is properly operated. Analyze all state agency inventories (owned and leased), to determine path forward for centralization of state vehicle assets.
- Manage vehicle purchase process to include a blend of leased and owned vehicles to meet needs of the state. Provide proactive fleet management services to all lease customers and the same to all state agencies as the need arises.
- Lead and support staff through coaching, training, and performance development. Streamline workflows while implementing management policies and organizational initiatives. Foster a positive, team focused environment.
- Responsible for execution of the SFM Lease Fleet replacement plan to include, ongoing analysis of vehicle fueling platforms, options, costs and feasibility to include hybrid, electric, bio-fuel and natural gas. Regular analysis of leasing model, GEAR model and other business analysis as required by the State Fleet Manager.
- Implement on-going logistical management and total data oversight of telematics devices that are to be installed and active on all SFM owned and leased vehicles. Collaborate with customer agencies to ensure they too have access to their vehicles and that SFM is proactive with regular reports from the data obtained by telematics.
- Manage Shared Fleet concept to include vehicle selection and logistics along with multi-agency buy-in, promotion and financial management.
- Manage comprehensive vehicle operations including, fleet safety training, safety compliance, lease fleet and required agency accident reporting. Oversee FOIA requests, driver complaints, and the Learning Management System for driver's training.
- Oversee the budget for Lease Fleet/Operations Team. Responsible for reviewing financial position and reporting results monthly to manager for areas under your responsibility, including corrective action measures.
- Collaborate with other functional areas of SFM to review maintenance data on an industry-wide basis to identify repair trends and identify potential problems with the state vehicle fleet. Provide pre-emptive solutions to address potential issues so that SFM vehicles are maintained and managed at the highest level.
- Consult with manufacturers concerning vehicle recalls and warranty issues affecting large segments of the state vehicle fleet. Develop guidance for maintenance of all state-owned vehicles.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant program experience.
Additional Requirements
- Working knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to state government.
- Extensive knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to fleet management.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management of commercial entities and state agencies.
- Knowledge and abilities are normally gained through a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience.
- Position may require overnight travel.
- Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
- Position requires on-call shifts and call back.
- Position requires routine driver duties.
- Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
- Position requires frequent lifting.
- Position requires up-to-date certification(s).
- Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.
- Must possess a valid South Carolina Class "D" driver's license.
- May be required to work overtime as necessary.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Benefits For State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?
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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant program experience.
