Address(EXTERNAL) 2023DEC20
LPS Fleet Coordinator
(PERMANENT FULL-TIME)
**Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link below will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third-party sites, will not be considered**
https://lethbridgepolice.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=269
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is currently accepting applications for the full-time permanent position of Fleet Coordinator. Reporting to the Sergeant in charge of the Traffic Response Unit, the LPS Fleet Coordinator will be responsible for managing and maintaining all aspects of the LPS Fleet and equipment.
This new position with the LPS entails liaising with City of Lethbridge Fleet Services, local dealerships and LPS members in coordinating the commissioning, decommissioning, and modification of LPS Fleet vehicles. Under the direction of the Sergeant i/c of Traffic Response Unit, the Fleet Coordinator will be required to assist in developing strategies for planning, organization, and improving overall efficiency of the LPS fleet of vehicles.
The Fleet Coordinator will play in an integral role in managing LPS fleet operations as well as overseeing general maintenance of all vehicles inside and out by ensuring that each unit has all necessary equipment required for a Service vehicle.
The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. Lethbridge is southwestern Alberta's largest community, close to the Rocky Mountains and strategically located two hours south of Calgary. We are home to just over 101,000 residents and two major post-secondary institutions -- the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.
This permanent full-time position falls under a collective agreement associated to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 70 contract. CUPE Local 70 represents employees who are employed in a number of civic departments within the City of Lethbridge.
As the Fleet Coordinator you will:
- Plan and coordinate the commissioning and decommission of LPS vehicles.
- Coordinate and organize the inventory, maintenance and repair work of all LPS Fleet vehicles
- Make decisions on urgent requests relating to LPS vehicles.
- Make Decisions/recommendations on purchasing.
- Assist Sergeant i/c of the Traffic Response Unit on developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Assist Sergeant i/c of the Traffic Unit on planning, organizing, as well evaluating daily operations/needs.
- Research/plan/design (Fleet research, data control of around 100 vehicles)
- Provide recommendations to Sergeant i/c of Traffic Response Unit on purchase decisions for potential new fleet units based on LPS needs/requirements.
- Attend meetings with City of Lethbridge Fleet or any other outside stakeholders on a regular basis – relaying information back to Sergeant i/c of the Traffic Response Unit (gear reuse, new purchases, new technologies available and vehicle inventory and availability)
- Manage the Fleet budget of over $1.3 million/ year (acquisitions equipment and maintenance)
- Work collaboratively at all levels of the organization for needs assessments relating to vehicle and equipment needs.
- Work daily with Police Vehicle Maintenance Worker
- Complete other miscellaneous administrative duties as required by the Sergeant i/c of the Traffic Response Unit.
- Build and manage respectful and productive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Oversee the LPS parkade and parking lot relating to designating parking stalls.
- Diagnose minor mechanical/maintenance issues and correct them as needed.
As the successful candidate, you will have:
- A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in an automotive trade or a fleet management role is preferred for this position.
- High school diploma and post secondary education in Business Management or relevant trade
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with LPS staff, city representatives, contractors, and the public.
- Significant computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to multi task and prioritize workload and projects.
- Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of operational needs of law enforcement agency is strongly preferred
Wage: $41.86 per hour |2022 Rate.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
(Flexible/Compressed Work Week is available)
The City of Lethbridge offers a competitive and flexible compensation package including a generous health care spending account and a defined benefit pension plan (LAPP).
The successful candidate is required to consent to a police security clearance, which includes the voluntary completion and submission of a personal disclosure form (lifestyle questionnaire), criminal and police records check, reference checks and truth verification through polygraph examination.
Details
STEPS OF HIRING PROCESS
- Resumes will be reviewed for qualifications, education, experience, training and skills.
- Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a Personal Disclosure Form and Security Clearance Declaration (applicable to applicants outside of LPS).
- Completion of a Psychometric Assessment.
- Successful applicants will be contacted for a Behavioral Descriptive Interview.
- Security Clearance Check will be conducted (applicable to applicants outside LPS).
- Successful completion of a polygraph truth verification examination (applicable to applicants outside LPS).
- Reference verification of a minimum of three professional references.
- A successful candidate(s) will be selected and offered the position.
- All components of the selection process will be administered, scored, evaluated and interpreted in a fair and uniform manner.
- Duration of the hiring process may take approximately two months.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online via the bamboo HR link posted above.
Submissions will be accepted until Friday January 19th 2024 at 5:00pm MST.
For further information on this opportunity, please contact: Sergeant Danny Lomness, Traffic Response Unit, 403-330-5028, [email protected]
**Please note only applications submitted through the Bamboo HR link above will be accepted. Applications submitted through City of Lethbridge website or other third party sites, will not be considered**
Landed Immigrant/Citizenship Status Canada
The Lethbridge Police Service welcomes employment applications from those who are currently Canadian Citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents. We require a significant background screening process to obtain a successful security clearance as a condition of employment with our agency. As an employer, we are unable to sponsor Canadian Work Permits/Visas or Permanent Residence applications at this time.
Work Location
All Lethbridge Police Service employees are considered “essential personnel.” As a result, all of our employees are required to carry-out their assigned duties in-person, at a Lethbridge Police Service facility. Our Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters are located at 135 1st Avenue South Lethbridge, AB T1J 0A1**
“THE CITY OF LETHBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER”
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.
We will only contact individuals selected for interviews.
