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Fleet Division Director

Henrico County Virginia, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Duration: Full Time


General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Administers the County's enterprise fleet program; exercises wide latitude in directing countywide fleet policy, governance, lifecycle planning, maintenance operations, fuel site operations, vehicle leasing to departments and schools, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and personnel oversight; prepares and presents program reports and recommendations to departmental leadership and, as assigned, to the County Manager and Board; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

Henrico County's fleet keeps the community moving - from fire trucks to school buses to service vehicles. As Fleet Division Director, you'll be the one making sure it all runs right.

What You'll Do:
  • Set and enforce countywide fleet policies and keep them current
  • Lead long-term planning for vehicle replacement, costs, and sustainability
  • Oversee maintenance and inspections for all county vehicles, buses, and equipment
  • Manage vendors, contracts, and fuel site operations
  • Keep the division in compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Own the budget - build it, monitor it, and report on it
  • Hire, develop, and coach your team; build a strong safety culture
  • Use fleet data systems to track performance and spot opportunities to improve
  • Brief county leadership and present recommendations on program direction
  • Serve as the countywide point of contact on fleet policy and operations

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Advanced knowledge of public-sector fleet management, lifecycle costing, preventive maintenance and inspection standards, fuel operations, inventory control, environmental and safety compliance, and contract/vendor management; ability to establish countywide standards and objectives, translate them into actionable plans, and produce management reports that support executive decision-making.
  • Proficient in business software and fleet systems (FMIS/CMMS, fuel management, telematics, and analytics); ability to develop program reporting systems, interpret complex data, and leverage County systems to monitor operations and produce accurate records.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders, elected officials, and the public; explains policies and regulations in non-technical terms; builds collaborative relationships and delivers responsive service to departments and schools.
  • Exercises broad independent judgment in interpreting complex regulations and policies; makes high-impact decisions with legal and financial implications; organizes work, sets priorities, meets deadlines, and plans, organizes, and conducts meetings and training.
  • Supervisory; leads cross-functional teams and manages personnel functions including hiring, performance management, and professional development; may serve in acting capacity for higher-level leadership roles.
  • Works in office, shop, and field environments; may work at various County locations and fleet facilities based on operational needs.
  • Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to perform duties; physical ability sufficient for shop and field settings and to perform related tasks; may be required to travel, work a flexible schedule, be on-call, and work outside normal business hours as needed during emergencies and major weather events.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) year degree in business or public administration or a related field; master's degree preferred; and six (6) years of progressively responsible fleet or complex operations/program management experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

Valid driver's license required to perform assigned duties at various locations.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Friday, April 24, 2026.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov .

Minimum Salary 109889

Maximum Salary 202147

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home