Transit Fleet Compliance & Maintenance Manager

About the Position

This is an opportunity for a transportation professional who understands the importance of maintaining a safe, reliable, and financially sustainable transit fleet. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening maintenance accountability, improving fleet performance, protecting the County's investments, and supporting the modernization of its transportation system. The Transit Fleet Manager will serve as the primary advisory to the Section Chief on fleet condition, maintenance compliance, contractor performance, risk management, and fleet modernization initiatives. The position requires sound judgement, strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, contractors, and other stakeholders.

About the Agency

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area — all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Responsibilities

Fleet Maintenance and Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee maintenance compliance with DOT, FTA, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Conduct routine and random preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) audits and oversee third-party inspection contractors.
• Identify maintenance deficiencies, lead root-cause analyses, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Safety, Operations, and Risk Management to address maintenance-related safety concerns.

Fleet Planning and Asset Management

• Lead long-range fleet replacement planning and support lifecycle-based budgeting for buses, service vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Develop technical specifications for fleet procurements and evaluate emerging vehicle technologies.
• Monitor warranty compliance and pursue appropriate warranty recovery.
• Maintain accurate asset condition records to support State of Good Repair and Transit Asset Management (TAM) requirements.

Contract Administration and Contractor Oversight

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with maintenance contract requirements.
• Identify performance deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and support appropriate contract enforcement.
• Assist with developing scopes of work, reviewing invoices, and resolving contract-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation to protect the County's operational and financial interests.

Performance Management and Reporting

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance quality, compliance, and fleet reliability.
• Validate contractor-reported maintenance data and identify performance trends.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to support management decisions.
• Support regulatory reporting, audit responses, and continuous operational improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or public administration, urban and regional planning, environmental studies, economics, energy policy, urban studies, housing and community development, public health or closely related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of responsible professional planning/program development experience with at least one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Note: There is no equivalency for lead/supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transit fleet maintenance, fleet management, asset management, or transportation operations.
• Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations, preventive maintenance requirements, and industry safety standards.
• Experience administering contracts, monitoring vendor performance, and implementing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with fleet procurement, lifecycle cost analysis, warranty administration, and long-term capital planning.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience evaluating KPIs, assessing operational risks, and preparing performance reports.
• The ability to lead staff, coordinate inspection teams, and build effective working relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

Additional Information

• Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
• Tentative Interview Dates: 11/9/26–11/13/26 (subject to change; only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details).
• Job Location: Forestville, MD.
• Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable): meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency; wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of assigned duties; successfully pass pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings; be willing and able to serve as an essential employee (expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies, and to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave).
• Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the employer hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Selected applicants will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. The employer participates in E-Verify.