Salary : $87,297.60 - $130,124.80 Annually
Location : One Government Center, Toledo, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Service
Division: Fleet Operations
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Public Service, the Commissioner oversees the planning, coordination, and direction for all activities of the Division Facility and Fleet Operations, including the supervision and management of divisional staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages a team of employees with specific skill sets responsible for purchasing and maintaining city owned assets.
• Establishes goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations in the Division of Facility and Fleet Operations.
• Evaluates progress to determine whether goals and objectives are being met.
• Oversees divisional processes related to asset management and procurement.
• Provides direction on administrative, fiscal and personnel operations.
• Reviews and makes determinations related to the administration of the divisional budget.
• Keeps abreast of current developments and community needs and makes recommendations to the Director, Mayor and City Council on present and future projects.
• Coordinate with the Director of Public Service to meet the broad goals of the Department and the City of Toledo.
• Represents and acts as liaison for the City of Toledo with public and private agencies, civic groups, the news media and the general public on issues relating to plant activities.
• Coordinates news releases, reports, correspondence and other materials as required.
• Directs plant operations to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Hears employee complaints and grievances, makes adjustments, and/or recommends disposition of same.
• Issues discipline to subordinate staff as necessary up to and including suspensions and terminations.
• Participates in the interview process for potential employees and makes recommendations regarding appointments.
• Reviews and oversees personnel actions with the Division of Facility and Fleet Operations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Procurement process.
• Operations and activities required to manage municipal assets.
• Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Best practices, standards and requirements for automotive maintenance and repair.
• Architectural best practices, requirements, and commercial standards.
• Considerable knowledge of fiscal management principles and practices.
• Labor management agreements.
• Basic mathematics.
• Basic English grammar, usage and spelling.

Skill in:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent oral communications skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail skills.

Ability to:

• Engage with community, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, government officials, business owners and the general public.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Effectively plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work assignments and tasks.
• Plan, organize, assign, direct, coordinate and review the work of subordinate personnel.
• Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
• Respond to citizen requests and complaints.
• Serve as a liaison between the City of Toledo, various community partners, vendors, and other agencies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture or related degree.
• Five (5) years of experience in the administration and management of engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving at all times and as a continued condition of employment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Project management experience obtained under a governmental agency preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk and sit. The employee will frequently write. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position. This position will often require the employee to drive a personal and company owned vehicle. This position will occasionally require hours of work outside the normal work week and occasionally on weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will work indoors frequently and may often work indoors. Occasional travel to various worksites will be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The employee may occasionally be exposed to dust, fumes and odors, slippery surfaces, and background noise in certain areas of the worksite.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is continuously indoors during. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Code: (7375) - Commissioner Public Services
The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.

Health Insurance

The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.

Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee's selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee's bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Group Life Insurance

City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan

The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.
OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee's annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.
For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/
Deferred Compensation & 401(K)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.
Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.
For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp

401(k)

The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).
Under the 401(k) plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee's behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Roth 401(k)
The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.
Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee's retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee's paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
01

Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?

• Yes
• No

02

If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.
03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

If you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please list the specific endorsements.
05

What is your highest level of education?

• Doctorate or Professional Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some College
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• None of the above

06

Please list the major and any concentrations of your Bachelor's Degree?
07

If you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, please list the major and any concentrations of your Degree?
08

Describe your supervisory experience?
09

Describe your project management experience (please be specific as to whether it is in a governmental agency).
10

Are you willing to work non-traditional hours, including some weekends and evenings.

• Yes
• No

Required Question