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Job Description: Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Must reside no more than 45 minutes from the chapter located at 611 West Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview)
Provide customer service for Regional Fleet Management. Assist with the management of fleet operation for the Region. Manage the Regional Fleet Programs for motor vehicle registrations, operational and organizational maintenance, vehicle emergency safety equipment, issue, use, and inventory. Accountable for ARC gasoline and minor maintenance cards, enforcement of authorized use of ARC vehicle, vehicle sales, accident, recovery and claims, and formulation and compliance of fleet budgets. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities)
- Assists as required with emergency situations that involve vehicle breakdowns and repairs of fleet assets.
- Maintains DOT vehicle maintenance and required inspections in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and ARC directives.
- Assist as warranted in covering blood drives during emergency situations.
- Ensures that Mobile Unit vehicle assignments are adequate blood drive coverage relative to out of service units.
- Assist with the scheduling of vehicle maintenance and ensure accuracy of vehicle assignment, dates and times.
- Coordinate fleet repairs with Regional Departments and Districts and that work is done in a timely manner.
- Ensures the accuracy of the fleet data base.
- May renew vehicle insurance cards and ensures that vehicles requiring County emission tests are completed on time.
- Ensure that all vehicle decals and licensing remain current.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- May assist with the periodic movement of vehicles within the region.
Scope: May work under the guidelines of the division director or other management. May assist in the preparation of annual region-wide Fleet budget. May participate in the monitoring the annual budget for variances. Assists in tasks to assure compliance of state/federal regulations. Help to ensure the safety of our vehicles and staff by ensuring vehicles are maintained for optimal performance.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications)
AA degree in business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of three years experience in vehicle fleet management.
Must meet DOT Physical Qualifications and Examinations.
Must possess valid Class A‑CDL.
Must have ability to perform DOT road‑tests.
Public health or blood banking experience in a highly regulated setting preferred.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication and interpretation skills.
Good interpersonal skills to work with multiple levels of staff and management. General knowledge of computer programs.
Must be able to periodically travel to move fleet, perform fleet inspections, or other fleet related tasks.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications)
- Attention to detail.
- Familiarity with automobile maintenance.
- Ability to perform minor auto repairs.
- Work well independently.
- Manage changing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to work in Excel and ability to use Fleet Management software & Fleet inventory software.
- Prior experience in the management of fleet vehicles.
BENEFITS FOR YOU
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
- Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
- 401K with up to 6% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition
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