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BCSO Fleet Manager

Buncombe County Government
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Apr 2026

About the role

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on May 07, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on May 07, 2026.

 

 

Job Title:  BCSO Fleet Manager

 

 

Department: 

 

 

External Hiring Range: 36.03 - 36.03

 

 

Compensation Grade: 2009

 

 

Posted Internally and Externally

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose of the position:

  • The purpose of this position is to manage the vehicle fleet for the Sheriff’s Office by overseeing vehicle acquisition, equipment installation, maintenance and repair coordination, damage response, and vehicle disposal, as well as ensuring the availability of temporary replacements, the upkeep of specialty vehicles, and other operational needs necessary to maintain a safe, efficient, and mission-ready fleet.

Essential Functions of the position:

  • Assists in determining vehicle needs and participates in the purchasing process.

  • Purchases necessary vehicle equipment—such as lighting, emergency equipment, and radios—and schedules installations.

  • Directs vehicle operators to the appropriate facilities for maintenance and repairs.

  • Receives notice of all vehicle damage incidents and responds to accident scenes as necessary; documents damage and coordinates repairs.

  • Assists in determining the end-of-life status of vehicles and arranges for appropriate disposal.

  • Arranges for temporary vehicle replacements as needed.

  • Oversees the maintenance and readiness of specialty vehicles.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Work Schedule:

  • Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and County attendance policies and procedures.

  • Regular, predictable attendance is essential

  • *Note: This position has been identified as an emergency essential position and as such employees in this position may be needed to work, including after-hours, weekends and during a public emergency (to include but not limited to: floods, ice storms, disease outbreak, terrorist attack, etc).

Supervision Received:

  • Receives direction regarding general objectives of assigned work, operates within division and agency policy using independent judgement in achieving assigned objectives; independently determines best methods and sequence to achieve assigned tasks.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities: None

Decision Making and Problem Solving:

  • Problems may be of a more ambiguous level requiring a range of possible solutions. Decisions are based on understanding of policies and procedures and requires critical thinking. May develop new strategies to deal with problems. . Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of fleet management principles, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance scheduling, equipment installation, and lifecycle planning.

• Knowledge of budgeting and cost control as it relates to vehicle purchasing, maintenance, and replacement.

• Knowledge of emergency vehicle standards and specialized equipment such as radios, lights, and safety systems.

• Skill in using small office equipment, computers, and related technology with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Fleet

Management software.

• Skill in maintaining detailed and accurate records related to vehicle use, incidents, maintenance, and repairs.

• Skill in analyzing vehicle performance and maintenance data to support operational decision-making.

• Ability to coordinate vehicle repairs and maintenance with internal staff and external vendors.

• Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities in a high-demand environment.

• Ability to respond to vehicle incidents and accidents in a calm, timely, and professional manner.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal staff and external partners.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment. Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

Organization Conformance Standards for all positions:

• Interact with other employees, customers, and partners in an effective manner, with professionalism and cultural competency; work effectively and efficiently as a team contributor including interacting and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

• Maintain knowledge of the agency organizational rules, policies, procedures, services, and mission.

• Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and wi

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