zero emissions fleet - Arlington, United States - Arlington County, VA

Description

Salary: $79, $122,657.60 Annually

Location : Arlington, VA

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: B-DES-DB

Department: Department of Environmental Services

Division: DES Transit Planning and Operations

Opening Date: 02/02/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information

Note: This is a re-opening to expand the pool of qualified candidates. If you have already applied for this position, there is no need to re-apply unless you wish to update your application.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to serve as a primary technical strategist overseeing critical transit operations, ensuring the efficiency of local bus services, and playing a key role in the transition towards sustainable and innovative transit solutions for 3,700 employees and 238,000 residents across a 26 square-mile urban community?

The Transit Bureau withinis seeking an innovative Zero Emissions Fleet & Facility Manager to play a pivotal role in transitioning the Compressed Natural Gas fleet to zero emissions fleet in Arlington. This manager will use subject matter expertise and zero emission knowledge to lead technical decisions to support capital planning, project implementation, and budget and scheduling forecasting.

The Transit Bureau manages two local transit services, ART and STAR, ensuring efficient transit operations, and develops new or enhanced transit facilities, including Metrorail station entrances, bus maintenance, and operational facilities. This manager is central to this mission, focusing on technical oversight and administration of the zero-emissions transit fleet with facilities, maintenance programs, and supporting the transition to sustainable transit operations. They will play a crucial role in zero emission fleet technology procurement, ensuring the fleet's performance aligns with the Bureaus' vision for efficient, sustainable transit services.

Specific duties include:

• Managing the purchase, maintenance, and disposal of zero emissions vehicles, including equipment utilized in support of transit;
• Developing and implementing zero emissions bus utilizations plan policies and procedures in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations, and codes;
• Advising and coordinating the launch of a new operations/maintenance facility with electric charging infrastructure;
• Overseeing electrical charging infrastructure preventative maintenance programs;
• Managing FTA, DOT, DRPT, and ADA compliance testing on zero emission fleet vehicles;
• Monitoring fleet maintenance quality assurance on all zero emission vehicles to ensure compliance with contractual and OEM requirements;
• Developing preventive maintenance programs and providing technical support for zero emission vehicles and electrical charging stations;
• Coordinating and leading zero emission fleet-related projects, advising on fleet planning, and project management; and
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of fleet management and maintenance, including expertise in zero-emission vehicle and facilities technology, and have demonstrated leadership, project management, and communication skills essential for leading complex transit projects.
Selection Criteria

Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban, Regional or Transportation Planning or related field; and
• Considerable experience in program administration/management of sustainable transportation operations, including zero emission transit fleet, facilities, or heavy duty zero emission vehicle procurement.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. A Master's degree or higher may be substituted for some of the experience requirement.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's degree in a related field and experience in one or more of the following:

• Zero emission fleets, infrastructure, policy and procedure implementation; and/or
• Transitioning from diesel/compressed natural gas transit vehicle propulsion to zero emission propulsion.

Special Requirements

Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Additional Information

The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.

Work Hours: Flexible work schedule Monday through Friday between 7:00am to 6:00pm with telework opportunities. Must be able to travel and attend occasional local, state, and national events, some may be outside of normal work hours.

As an Employer of Choice, Arlington County offers a generous benefits package. For additional information click

The official title of this position is Management Analyst.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached but it is not a substitute for a complete application. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This recruitment is listed as open continuous. Applications will be screened on a continuous basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

#LI-Hybrid

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at voice) or email .

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High school diploma/equivalent
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree (or higher)

02

How much experience in program administration/management of sustainable transportation operations, including zero emission transit fleet, facilities, or heavy duty zero emission vehicle procurement do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

03

Please select if you have experience with any of the following: Be sure the detail of this experience is reflected in your application for full credit.

• zero emission fleets, zero emission infrastructure, policy and procedure implementation
• Transitioning from diesel/compressed natural gas transit vehicle propulsion to zero emission propulsion
• None of the above

04

Please describe your experience in program administration/management of sustainable transportation operations, including zero emission transit fleet, facilities, or heavy duty zero emission vehicle procurement. If not applicable, put N/A.

Required Question