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_By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?_

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

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):

1. Assists as required with emergency situations that involve vehicle breakdowns and repairs of fleet assets.

2. Maintains DOT vehicle maintenance and required inspections in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier

Safety Regulations and ARC directives.

3. Assist as warranted in covering blood drives during emergency situations.

4. Ensures that Mobile Unit vehicle assignments are adequate blood drive coverage relative to out of service

units.

5. Assist with the scheduling of vehicle maintenance and ensure accuracy of vehicle assignment, dates and

times.

6. Coordinate fleet repairs with Regional Departments and Districts and that work is done in a timey manner.

7. Ensures the accuracy of the fleet data base.

8. May Renew vehicle insurance cards and ensures that vehicles requiring County emission tests arecompleted on time.

9. Ensure that all vehicle decals and licensing remain current.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

11. 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.

Competencies

The duties and responsibilities mentioned in the job description are representative of the essential functions of

the position. The performance management system incorporates competencies which are identified, discussed

and evaluated in order to meet operational milestones and which are tied to job families and titles. Three types

of competencies have been identified; Technical Competencies are job specific skills and methods, Core

Competencies are the abilities and behaviors expected of all Biomedical Services employees, Leadership

Competencies are specific abilities and behaviors required of those performing formal management roles or

other leadership roles (i.e. Project Leaders). Management and staff should refer to eDocs for further details on

the appropriate competencies for a specific position.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. May have to sit for extended periods of time. May have to load or unload

trucks lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Must be able to drive throughout the region.

Exposure levels are based on the essential functions as stated in this position description; however, in some instances, variances may occur due to the applicable nature of this position within a particular work site.

Therefore the work site may determine the exposure level to be greater than or less than the below stated level.

This position is an Exposure Determination 2 in view of the fact that the incumbent occasionally, on an unplanned basis, is required to work under conditions where the potential exists for the incumbent to make contact with blood or blood components.

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:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

+ 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

_Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to_

_make your career a force for good!_

_The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law._

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