DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

Job Location:

Division of Business Services 
Fleet Administration
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $64,000.00 - $68,000.00 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: May 03, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Fleet Supervisor. The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the Fleet Unit. This position will manage, develop, implement, and monitor policies related to the unit's functions. The fleet Supervisor unit will maintain the department's fleet of vehicles used for agency business and improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in this area. This position is also responsible for the creation and tracking of all DES critical fleet data reporting. Also responsible for the presentation of fleet data metrics and communicating that data to the agency at large. This position will develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with vendors, internal and external customers and other professionals in similar fields in other state agencies. They will manage and complete special projects to ensure the achievement of agency goals.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

 

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Directly and through subordinate staff , assigns, monitors, and approves work.
● Responsible for coaching and mentoring the fleet team on vehicle scheduled maintenance, updating utilization reports, safe driving educational materials.
● Ensure compliance with department, federal, and state laws, rules, regulations, and policies as they apply to DES.
● Identifies strategies and tactics to improve efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and customer service.
● Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports for agency management, including narrative and statistical reports on fleet utilization and expenditures.
● Monitors fleet expenditures and determines the most cost-effective use of state vehicles. Develops, implements, and acquisition as necessary costs and revises vehicle DES fleet assignments policies for the program's procedures.
● Creation of the annual budget for equipment acquisition costs and vehicle assignments for the programs within the agency. Address high-priority requests from agency leadership.
● Responsible for all aspects of new vehicle purchases; title, registration and coordination of deployment with agency leadership.
● Responsible for working with outside agencies in preparation of documentation for the disposal of agency vehicles and delivering documents to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for vehicle auction/sales.
● Represents the Department in a variety of meetings with other state agency officials (e.g. ADOT, Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Department of Economic Security (DES), etc.
● Provides mentoring and coaching to agency personnel on all processes and procedures related to fleet vehicles such as vehicle breakdown procedures, accident process, and coordinates with outside entities on vehicle repairs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

● Agency mission, goals and objectives.
● State and Agency policies & procedures related to the various business activities.
● Contemporary management practices including motivating and mentoring staff .
● Project management techniques.
● Personal computer and related software such as Microsoft and Google Suite.
● Principles and practices of fleet operations.
● Monitoring and evaluating complex budgets.
● State procurement and accounts payable processes.
● Supply and equipment inventory systems

Skilled in:

● Project management and oversight.
● Managing and mentoring staff.
● Time management.
● Conflict resolution.
● Developing and implementing departmental.
● Communicate effectively (both oral and written policies and strategic plans).
● Using judgment when dealing with internal and external customers.

Ability to:

● Manage projects.
● Prioritize tasks.
● Analyze complex problems or issues.
● Interpret state and federal laws.
● Manage multiple tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
● Work independently as well as a member of a team.

Selective Preference(s):

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

● Two (2) years of supervision/management experience. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in management, business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field will substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

● This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
● Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
● All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
● Employee shall obtain and maintain a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card that meets DES requirements for a Level One card pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1969.

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us at Linn Carrasco, 480.578.7016, or email [email protected].

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, by contacting 480.578.7016. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.