Title: Fleet Operations Administrator

Application Deadline Date: 07/06/2025

Req ID: 52922

Department: Buildings & General Services

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $28.16

Maximum Salary: $44.04

Overview

The Department of Buildings & General Services is hiring a Fleet Operations Administrator to help manage daily operations within Fleet Management Services. You'll be part of a small, committed team that provides fleet services to agencies statewide. This role requires someone who enjoys working with people, pays attention to details, and can think critically about systems and service delivery.

This position will:

Supervise the fleet service team (vehicle maintenance is outsourced), overseeing service operations, vendor coordination, and telematics tools.
Ensure ethical and performance standards are met, keeping the fleet operating at peak efficiency-both operationally and financially.
Collaborate regularly with the Fleet Manager on data analysis, process improvements, and long-term planning.Manage relationships with over 280 service vendors.
Coordinate vehicle upfitting.
Act as a primary point of contact for agency customers, offering guidance and support on fleet services and procedures.

While knowledge of vehicle systems and upfitting is not required, it is highly beneficial for success in this role. This is a fully in-office position that is not eligible for telework.

As of July 14, 2025, the step 1 rate for pay grade 24 will be $29.15 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Fleet Operations Administrator (Job Requisition #52922), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Stacy DeSisto at stacy.desisto@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

This position primarily operates in an office environment but may require occasional travel to various locations for meetings, inspections, or vendor visits. The role involves managing stressful situations with tight deadlines and competing priorities, necessitating extended hours, occasionally outside of regular work schedule, and rapid problem-solving. The role may involve occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions as well as occasional moderate lifting.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or higher in business management, accounting, or related field AND two (2) or more years of experience in business management or operations that includes experience with policy and program development and/or experience with financial management.

OR

Five (5) or more years of experience in business management or operations that includes experience with policy and program development and/or experience with financial management.

Preferred Qualifications

College coursework in accounting, business management, or related field.

Experience as a manager, supervisor, or team lead.

Knowledge of vehicle systems and upfitting.

Certification as a NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Manager.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.