Job Description Only those applicants with permanent civil service status as an Administrative Quality Assurance Specialist (NM) are eligible to apply to this job posting, otherwise you will not be considered for an interview. On your cover letter, please state that you are a permanent Administrative Quality Assurance Specialist (NM). The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. DEP's Fleet Services Division oversees the purchase, use, maintenance and management of DEP vehicles, special equipment and related services. Fleet Services also monitors compliance with NYC Fleet and Vision Zero mandates, fuel and E-ZPass rules, parking and traffic regulations, and driver safety initiatives. The dynamic Fleet Services team provides complete life cycle management (design / build, distribution / maintenance, and relinquishment) of approximately 5,000 pieces of equipment throughout the 5 boroughs and NYC’s unique watershed. DEP is seeking a dynamic, results driven safety or risk management professional to serve as Fleet Safety and Compliance Officer. Reporting to the Director of Fleet Services, the Fleet Safety and Compliance Officer will lead a small team of analysts responsible for developing and implementing a broad range of fleet and driver safety and compliance programs, including: Driver Compliance: o Manage the authorization of all 3,500 drivers, ensuring drivers comply with all NYC rules and have required licenses and certifications, trainings, etc. o Monitor the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles License Event Notification System to flag drivers with suspended licenses. o Audit E-Zpass and vehicle usage patterns (commuting, out of city/state travel) to ensure compliance with DEP and NYC rules. o Oversee the distribution of driver identification fobs, charge point cards, fuel cards and fuel pins and monitor their proper usage. Vehicle Compliance: o Utilize the Geotab database to report on disconnected or faulty devices and send notifications, schedule troubleshooting, and coordinate repairs as needed. o Utilize M5 FleetFocus to develop, coordinate, track, monitor, and address overdue preventative maintenance, inspections, recalls and other requirements. o Work closely with DCAS Fleet Management, Legal, Discipline and Labor Relations and Safety to resolve vehicle compliance issues. Safety Programs: o Liaise with Office of Environmental Health and Safety to analyze driver safety data from various information systems (DCAS and internal systems) to identify populations of drivers who can benefit from driver improvement training. o Take a lead role in developing ongoing driver safety education and communication programs which focus on prevention. o Create training curriculums and programs, schedule vehicle training, and update employee records. o Enforce compliance with required safety trainings across the entire agency, in partnership with bureau safety personnel. o Monitor telematic alerts (speeding, seatbelt, etc), communicate with bureau coordinators, and take appropriate action to improve driver safety. o Assist with accident investigations as needed. o Contribute to the development of ongoing Vehicle and Driver Safety policies and programs. o Ensure that vehicle collision data is entered into the DCAS CRASH system in a timely manner. Collision and Violation Management: o Oversee the collection of documents related to vehicle collisions, investigate incidents (vehicle abuse/misuse), pedestrian collisions, ensure databases are up to date and work with DCAS and Legal Affairs to pursue affirmative claims. o Manage the violation process, including the tracking, distribution, and resolution across the agency. The Fleet Safety and Compliance Officer may also be required to assist with other special projects at the direction of the Director of Fleet Services. Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in purchasing and or inspecting supplies, materials, products and services such as: paints, linoleum, hose, sand, brick, wire, shades hardware and tools, plumbing, electrical machine shop, building and cleaning supplies; furnishings and furniture, lumber and wood related products, metals, equipment, foods, drugs and chemicals, fuel, textiles, printing, stationery, automotive equipment and/or repairs, transportation services and other comparable items and/or services; at least eighteen months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity; or 2. An associate degree from an accredited college, plus six years of satisfactory fulltime experience as described in "1" above, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience as described "1" above, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity; or 4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 45 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least three years of satisfactory full-time experience as describe in "1" above, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.