Fleet Automotive Training & Development Manager (Non-Civil Service) - Department of General Services

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range: 

$76,299.00 - $122,078.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$76,299.00 - $99,188.00 Annually

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Job Summary 

The Fleet Automotive Training & Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive training program to support Baltimore City’s fleet of over 5,000 vehicles and equipment across 27+ customer agencies. This role ensures that both fleet technicians and agency operators receive high-quality, up-to-date training that improves efficiency, enhances safety, and reduces repair costs. Working closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), third-party vendors, and agency leadership, the Fleet Training & Development Manager oversees the creation of customized curricula, manages the City’s new Fleet Academy, and fosters a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Provides clear direction, guidance, and leadership to Division Chiefs and managers with limited oversight from Deputy Director. Advises leadership on high-level, complex and sensitive issues.

• Participates with Division Chiefs and Fiscal Section to develop and administer creation/update of agency budget, participates in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources.

• Works with Agency Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Training Program Development & Management Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive training programs for technicians and operators, covering topics from basic operation to advanced technical repairs.

• Develop and maintain a fleet-wide training calendar and virtual training catalog to support ongoing learning.

• Integrate new technologies and best practices into training, including EV, telematics, and diagnostic advancements.

• Academy Leadership Partner with the Deputy Chief of Support Services to establish and manage the City’s Fleet Academy.

• Coordinate with OEMs and third-party vendors to deliver specialized, hands-on, and virtual training programs tailored to City needs.

• Performance Monitoring & Evaluation Create systems to assess training effectiveness using feedback, data analysis, and operational metrics.

• Track improvements in repair quality, cost reductions, and operational efficiency to refine training content.

• Identify emerging fleet issues or failures and design targeted training modules to address gaps.

• Safety & Compliance Develop and deliver safety-focused training initiatives for technicians and operators.

• Lead safety seminars, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills to reduce risk and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Maintain current knowledge of safety certifications and industry standards.

• Resource & Budget Management Manage training budgets, ensuring programs are cost-effective and aligned with organizational goals.

• Collaborate with leadership to secure funding