Published date: April 1, 2026
The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Sr. Program Administrator to our Fleet Services team. The administrator coordinates daily maintenance and repair operations for a large, diverse fleet across over 10 service centers while collaborating with Public Safety, Public Works, and Parks departments to meet city priorities. Responsibilities also include managing programs and budgets, improving processes, overseeing staff, building partnerships, and serving as a subject-matter expert and liaison for leadership committees.
Job description:
Senior Program Administrator, Fleet Services
The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Sr. Program Administrator to our Fleet Services team. The administrator coordinates daily maintenance and repair operations for a large, diverse fleet across over 10 service centers while collaborating with Public Safety, Public Works, and Parks departments to meet city priorities. Responsibilities also include managing programs and budgets, improving processes, overseeing staff, building partnerships, and serving as a subject-matter expert and liaison for leadership committees.
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
Benefits Offered:
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
PERA Retirement
Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes, and Gym Discounts
Medical Management Programs
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
Read more about our many benefits at: https://coloradosprings.gov/totalrewards
We’re an accredited pay equity employer!
As a Sr. Program Administrator, you will:
Lead fleet maintenance staff to develop an organization that practices continuous improvement.
Develop employees through teaching, coaching, and mentoring of supervisors and employees.
Manage the fleet maintenance program by evaluating current procedures and policies to ensure compliance with program objectives and achieving key performance indicators.
Oversee budget preparation and monitors the program expenses.
Design, develop and implement long range plans, programs, and strategies to expand the program.
Consult with customer departments to identify maintenance and repair program needs.
Act as a resource regarding program development and initiatives; assist with proposal preparations.
Serve on departmental partnerships or committees and integrate fleet programs into city initiatives as well as serve as liaison to community partnerships.
Research training needs and assist with development and delivery of required training for staff.
Other duties as assigned
Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
Fleet database programs for the planning and execution of Preventative Maintenance program.
Municipal fleet best practices.
Technician development and training to create certified fleet professionals
Fleet regulatory compliance and safety standards
Ability to:
Proactively identify and solve problems.
Provide professional “leadership by example” and effective mentorship and evaluation of supervisors.
Collaborate with multiple department and stakeholder customers.
Assess repairs with cost analysis emphasizing good stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Prioritize maintenance efforts for fleet units, providing shift priorities to meet changing operational needs.
Learn new fleet technology & systems to improve fleet operations
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field of study
Five years of full-time, professional experience in a related field
Two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
Currently possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions
Currently possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Currently possess and maintain an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence Master Technician Certification)
Experience working with Assetworks M5 fleet database
Experience working with Geotab Telematics
Experience with Gasboy Fuel Rings and hardware
Additional Information
Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30AM – 4:00PM (this position supervises two shifts and may adjust work hours as needed to provide direct support to either shift)
Supervision Exercised: Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or department including providing input or hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.
Physical Demands: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
Environmental Conditions/Frequency:
Primary Work Environment – Shop
Extreme Temperature – Occasionally
Wetness and Humidity – Occasionally
Respiratory Hazards – Frequently
Noise and Vibrations – Frequently
Physical Hazards – Continuously
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards – Frequently
Exposure to Communicable Diseases – Rarely
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Employer
City of Colorado Springs
Address
30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903
Phone
(719) 385-5125
Website
http://www.coloradosprings.gov