STATEWIDE VEHICLE AQUISITION EXECUTIVE

$76,068 - $110,136/Yr

State Of Illinois - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The State-Wide Vehicle Acquisition Executive position is a key role within the Department of Central Management Services, focusing on the organization, planning, and execution of statewide vehicle acquisition programs. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with a team of administrators to manage vehicle procurement processes, provide training to state agency vehicle coordinators, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex issues independently while supporting the Division of Vehicles in serving the State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Function within a team of administrators for the organization, planning, and execution of statewide Vehicle Acquisition Programs.
• Provide training on efficient fleet management principles to state agency vehicle coordinators/vehicle buyers.
• Advise on policy and procedures, interpreting applicable state statutes and administrative rules for vehicle purchase requests.
• Plan and execute responsibilities related to the CMS Surplus Property iBid program for vehicle disposal.
• Coordinate Auto Liability for drivers in the CMS fleet and Vehicle Acquisition Program involved in auto accidents.
• Create and interpret Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Calendar work products used in daily division operations.

Requirements

• Completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
• Two years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Two years of professional experience working with an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) fleet system, BidBuy, Systems Application Products (SAP), or comparable fleet management and procurement systems.
• Two years of professional experience managing vehicle data and billing information.
• Two years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail, utilizing critical thinking skills, while prioritizing assignments and managing multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of Vehicles Services programs and associated procurement standards and procedures.
• Professional experience with accounting, budgeting, statistics, and creating and interpreting spreadsheets and reports.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision for both employee and family)
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• 13 paid holidays
• Monthly vacation earning schedule
• 12 paid sick days accrued annually
• 3 paid personal days
• Direct Deposit