County of Alameda

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This position is located in the Logistics Service unit of the General Services Agency (GSA), coordinating the maintenance and repair program with the needs of the operating agencies/departments.  This classification is distinguished from the classification of Auto Mechanic in that the latter is the journey-level mechanic and does not have the full supervisory responsibilities.  Also, the classification is distinguished from the classification of Logistics Services Manager in that the latter is responsible for both the vehicle maintenance program, the light vehicle acquisition, disposal, and motor pool assignments.  The incumbent acts as the Logistics Services Manager in their absence.

1. Coordinates the maintenance and repair program with operating agencies/departments; assigns repair work or sends work to private garage; personally performs difficult repair work; diagnoses vehicle problems and inspects mechanics’ completed work.
2. Trains staff in the repair and maintenance of vehicles; writes employee performance evaluations; coordinates work schedules of the various repair shops; reviews and approves employee's timecards and payroll sheets; reviews work orders showing work time and parts used for each vehicle.
3. Accepts delivery of new vehicles and prepares them for county use; supervises or performs the design and installation of special equipment, such as radios, lights, and sirens; makes appointments for service; dispatches the County’s pool cars.
4. Maintains preventive maintenance schedules; keeps mileage records on each vehicle; supervises the maintenance of stockroom, ordering parts and supplies as necessary; enforces safety and hazardous material compliance regulations and checks for fire hazards in the shop.
5. Orders fuel deliveries; maintains fuel inventory, inspects pumps, hoses, and nozzles of gas dispensers; inspects and monitors underground storage tanks.
6. Orders and maintains third-party fuel cards for gasoline and electric vehicles.
7. Manages and maintains County fleet of vehicles and associated services in the Internal Service Fund.
8. Develops request for information to source Motor Vehicles vendors, including scope of work; develops board-approved purchase order contracts.
9.  Assists in developing and maintaining Motor Vehicles contracts, including pricing and payment compliance.
10.  Reviews and approves invoices for payment.

Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time journey-level experience in the classification of Auto Mechanic in the Alameda County classified service. Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management and Supervision Certificate Program” may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience.

Education:

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship in the auto mechanic's trade or an Associate degree in Automotive Technology.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time journey-level experience in the maintenance and repair of passenger vehicles, vans, and light-duty trucks; at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory capacity.

License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. 

Possession of a valid State of California smog license currently applicable to the Alameda County geographic area.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of effective organization, supervision, and training.
• Theory and operation of internal combustion engines.
• Theory and operation of electrical battery engines.
• Maintenance and repair of fuel, cooling, ignition, electrical systems, transmissions, brakes, and other major automotive components and systems.
• Shop safety procedures, including hazardous materials procedures and compliance regulations.

Ability to:

• Effectively supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Diagnose mechanical difficulties and make necessary repairs.
• Schedule and inspect repair work and related activities.
• Use tools and equipment in making complex automotive repairs.
• Maintain records of maintenance and repairs using a personal computer.
• Read and understand manufacturers' specifications and repair manuals.
• Work harmoniously with operating personnel in scheduling and completing repair activities.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting related to budgets, Internal Service Funds, purchase orders, and contracts