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Posted: January 5, 2026 (10 days ago)

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Fleet Services Manager

Bonneville Power Administration

Department of Energy

Recent

Salary

$135,522 - $176,183

per year

Closes

January 14, 2026

GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team that manages the entire lifecycle of vehicles and equipment for a government agency, from buying and maintaining them to deciding when to replace or retire them.

You'll set work plans, make key decisions on resources, and advise top leaders on fleet operations.

It's a great fit for someone with strong leadership skills and experience in fleet or equipment management who enjoys overseeing teams and improving processes.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in federal service, focusing on planning and overseeing mobile equipment or fleet lifecycle management (acquisition, maintenance, repair, replacement, and retirement)
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing projects, teams, or serving as a technical expert in fleet operations
  • Ability to exercise managerial authority, including setting work plans, schedules, and priorities for subordinates
  • Experience in resource allocation, staffing planning, and making decisions on program elements
  • Skills in identifying and reducing bottlenecks, promoting team building, and improving business practices
  • Proficiency in developing systems and processes for managing life-cycle costs and vehicle utilization rates
  • Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Fleet Management (NSF) organization of Supply Chain Services (NS), Chief Administrative Office (N), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).

The purpose of this position is to serve as the manager of the Fleet Management organization and Fleet Manager and a member of the NS management team.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience leading a project or team or serving as a technical expert in: Planning and overseeing mobile equipment/fleet lifecycle management, including acquisition, maintenance, repair, replacement, and retirement.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience.

Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations.

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

As a Supervisory Equipment Specialist, you will: Exercise delegated managerial authority to set a series of annual and longer-range work plans and schedules.

Make major recommendations and decisions related to the resources to devote to particular programs or program elements. Plan for long-range staffing needs.

Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Make selections for subordinate nonsupervisory positions.

Find and implement ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production, promote team building, improve business practices, or increase the quality of the work directed.

Oversee the development of systems and processes to manage life-cycle costs and vehicle utilization rates.

Advise Executive-level leadership on Fleet Management program, policy, operations, and asset management issues.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-BPA-48737-12860449-BPA