Fleet Supervisor
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
16968
Department
Commissioner Precinct 1
Division
Fleet Management
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
100
Position Description
About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.
With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis' Office Mission Precinct One:
Commissioner Rodney Ellis' Office, is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.
Key Areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:
Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.
Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.
Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare
Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.
Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century
Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.
Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.
The Fleet Supervisor oversees teams responsible for fleet supplies, parts inventory, and quality assurance team members and functions. This role ensures that materials, components, QA activities, telematics reporting, database management, and inspection processes align with operational needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational performance goals. The Fleet Coordinator drives efficiency, accuracy, and accountability across multiple operational teams to maintain a safe, compliant, and high performing fleet.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent is responsible for executing the duties and responsibilities listed below and all other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties % of Time
Leadership & Team Management: (20%)
Lead, mentor, and develop teams responsible for supplies, parts management, and quality assurance team members and functions.
Establish clear performance expectations, KPIs, and accountability structures.
Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Coordinate staffing, training, and workload distribution to meet operational demands.
Fleet Supply & Parts Management: (20%)
Oversee procurement, inventory control, and distribution of fleet supplies and parts.
Ensure accurate forecasting, stock levels, and replenishment strategies to minimize downtime.
Implement and maintain inventory management systems and best practices.
Partner with vendors and procurement teams to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
Quality Assurance Team Members & Functions: (20%)
Manage quality assurance specialists who perform inspections, audits, documentation, and compliance activities.
Coordinate and participate in state inspections alongside QA specialists to ensure regulatory compliance and fleet readiness.
Monitor QA metrics and collaborate with fleet maintenance leadership to address trends or recurring issues.
Support the development and implementation of QA policies, procedures, and training.
Telematics & Data Management: (20%)
Oversee fleet telematics reporting, ensuring accurate tracking of vehicle performance, utilization, safety events, and maintenance indicators.
Analyze telematics data to identify operational inefficiencies, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
Manage fleet databases, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility for reporting and decision making.
Develop dashboards, reports, and data tools that support leadership visibility and operational planning.
Operational Coordination: (15%)
Collaborate with fleet maintenance, operations, procurement, and safety teams to ensure seamless workflow and communication.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all managed functions.
Identify process gaps and lead initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service quality.
Ensure timely reporting, data accuracy, and operational transparency.
Other: (5%)
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Licensure:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong understanding of inventory management, procurement processes, and quality assurance principles.
Experience with fleet telematics systems, reporting tools, and data-driven decision-making.
Ability to manage teams and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in database management, data analysis, and reporting software.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage teams and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Bachelor's degree
Experience in transportation, supply management and/or similar fleet intensive industries.
Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to fleet operations (DOT, OSHA, state inspection requirements).
Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement training.
General Information
Work Environment:
The Fleet Supervisor works in a mixed operational environment that includes office settings, workshop/garage areas, outdoor fleet yards, and various County facilities.
The role requires regular interaction with mechanics, vendors, drivers, QA personnel, and departmental leadership.
The position may involve exposure to noise, moving vehicles, equipment, and varying weather conditions when conducting inspections or overseeing field operations.
Occasional travel between County locations and fleet sites is required.
Work may involve managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with deadlines driven by operational and regulatory needs.
Physical Demands:
The role requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and move through fleet yards and maintenance facilities for extended periods.
The Fleet Supervisor may need to lift, carry, or move materials and parts weighing up to 25 pounds.
Duties may include climbing steps, entering and exiting vehicles, and performing visual inspections of equipment and components.
Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are necessary to complete inspections, review documentation, and operate computers and telematics systems.
Locations:
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in fleet operations and maintenance support? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
04
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in fleet operations and maintenance support. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience [ Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ] If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05
Do you have experience in transportation, supply management and/or similar fleet intensive industries?
06
Do you have a Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement training?
07
This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx