Transit Fleet Compliance & Maintenance Manager
Salary
$98,338.00 - $119,530.00 Annually
Location
Forestville, MD
Job Type
Probationary FT
Job Number
10993
Department
Public Works & Transportation
Division
Transit Planning
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Closing Date
10/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
50069040
Max Number of Applicants
100
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
The Prince George's County Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Transit Fleet Compliance & Maintenance Manager (Planner 4G) grade G27 position, in the Office of Transportation Planning/Innovations Division.
About the Position
This is an opportunity for a transportation professional who understands the importance of maintaining a safe, reliable, and financially sustainable transit fleet. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening maintenance accountability, improving fleet performance, protecting the Countys investments, and supporting the modernization of its transportation system. The Transit Fleet Manager will serve as the primary advisory to the Section Chief on fleet condition, maintenance compliance, contractor performance, risk management, and fleet modernization initiatives. The position requires sound judgement, strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, contractors, and other stakeholders.
About the Agency
The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area -- all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T's workforce keeps the County's various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.
Examples of Work
Fleet Maintenance and Regulatory Compliance
Oversee maintenance compliance with DOT, FTA, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations.
Conduct routine and random preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) audits and oversee third-party inspection contractors.
Identify maintenance deficiencies, lead root-cause analyses, and ensure timely corrective actions.
Coordinate with Safety, Operations, and Risk Management to address maintenance-related safety concerns.
Fleet Planning and Asset Management
Lead long-range fleet replacement planning and support lifecycle-based budgeting for buses, service vehicles, and heavy equipment.
Develop technical specifications for fleet procurements and evaluate emerging vehicle technologies.
Monitor warranty compliance and pursue appropriate warranty recovery.
Maintain accurate asset condition records to support State of Good Repair and Transit Asset Management (TAM) requirements.
Contract Administration and Contractor Oversight
Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with maintenance contract requirements.
Identify performance deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and support appropriate contract enforcement.
Assist with developing scopes of work, reviewing invoices, and resolving contract-related concerns.
Maintain accurate documentation to protect the Countys operational and financial interests.
Performance Management and Reporting
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance quality, compliance, and fleet reliability.
Validate contractor-reported maintenance data and identify performance trends.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to support management decisions.
Support regulatory reporting, audit responses, and continuous operational improvement.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO EQUVALENCY FOR LEAD/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in transit fleet maintenance, fleet management, asset management, or transportation operations.
Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations, preventive maintenance requirements, and industry safety standards.
Experience administering contracts, monitoring vendor performance, and implementing corrective actions.
Familiarity with fleet procurement, lifecycle cost analysis, warranty administration, and long-term capital planning.
Strong analytical skills, including experience evaluating KPIs, assessing operational risks, and preparing performance reports.
The ability to lead staff, coordinate inspection teams, and build effective working relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: 11/9/26-11/13/26. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: Forestville. MD
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince Georges County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)13 Paid HolidaysRetirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)
403(b)
Employee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am highly encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.
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Which best describes your highest level of education completed? Please do not include education that is in process.
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If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
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In what major/field of study did you receive your college degree in? If you do not have a degree, please put N/A
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How many years of responsible professional planning/program development experience do you have?
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Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
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Do you have at least one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience in planning/program development?
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Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
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Please explain your experience in transit fleet maintenance, fleet management, asset management, or transportation operations. If you do not have this experience please put n/a.
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Do you have experience administering contracts, monitoring vendor performance, and implementing corrective actions? If so, please explain. If not, put N/A.
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Describe your familiarity with fleet procurement, lifecycle cost analysis, warranty administration, and long-term capital planning. If you do not have this experience please put n/a.
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Required Question
Employer Prince Georges County Government
Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159
Largo, Maryland, 20774
Phone 301-883-6330
301-883-6330
| Location | Forestville, MD |
| Salary | $98,338–$119,530 Per Year |
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