Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Motorpool Supervisor.
Duties
The incumbent is responsible for the management of all motor pool vehicles and operations for the Embassy. Directly responsible for fleet management and preventive maintenance of 80+ vehicles. Oversees the preparation of required reports, monitors fuel consumption and mileage and ensures that procurement of parts, fuel, and other automotive services are consistent with regulations. Directly supervises 1 Deputy, 3 Dispatchers and 3 Mechanics. Provides second level supervision to 42 drivers through Deputy.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Directly supervises 3 Motor Pool Mechanics and 3 Dispatchers. Second level supervisor for 42 full time drivers. Act as a leader to all Motorpool staff. Conduct spot checks on drivers and provide in-house training on standards and customer service. Responsible for DriveCam and Smith System programs in post. Coaches Motorpool drivers for Drivecam. Supervises incidental drivers in post and their related training needs. Point person on VIP motor pool needs. Supervises Performance Evaluation Reports and timekeeping functions of all motor pool staff.
Directly responsible for the management of over 80 vehicles in the motor pool, including light and heavy armored vehicles, all terrain utility vehicles and passenger vehicles. Oversees inventory or all vehicles and vehicle records including registration and importation documents, procurement documents, fuel consumption and mileage, maintenance schedules, repairs and vehicle replacement records. Coordinates new vehicle acquisitions in accordance with standardization and USG regulations, and recommends vehicles for disposal. Prepare all required reports on various aspects of motor vehicles operations and maintenance as required by the GSO, including Mishap reporting. Provides guidance to Facilities Maintenance, GSO Housing/Shipping, and other sections that use motor pool. Assign vehicles to these sections and provide guidance to ensure their compliance with motor pool vehicle policies.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements: Three years of supervisory experience required. 1 year out of the three years must be in supervising drivers/dispatchers/vehicles.
- Education Requirements: Completion of a two-year college in Business Administration or related field is required.
- Evaluations: Level IV English (fluent) (This will be tested) and Level IV Kiswahili (fluent) (reading, speaking and writing) is required.
Must possess valid driver’s license class B&D.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
