Police Fleet Specialist

Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network.​  The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.  

Our Organization

As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately ​2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.

• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.

• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.

• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.

• Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.

• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .

• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

• ​The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.

• ​Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.

• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.

• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Salary: $23.19 - $25.36/hour

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: Police Service Center Annex, Amnicola Highway

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department: Police

Classification Summary

The incumbent in this classification provides support to the Police Fleet & Facilities Manager. This role is responsible for coordinating the Chattanooga Police Department’s fleet operations to ensure safety and reliability of the department's fleet of vehicles in collaboration with the City’s Fleet Division. Work requires limited supervision and the use of strong organizational skills with attention to detail. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Assists Manager with  ensuring departmental compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; promotes compliance with policies governing the use, operation, and maintenance of fleet equipment and vehicles; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Conducts inspections of vehicles assigned to the department; reviews inspection reports from other units; conducts daily inspections of vehicles to ensure safety and proper operations; identifies damaged, wrecked, or malfunctioning vehicles; prepares reports describing unreported damage or abuse to vehicles.

Provides direction and observation of employees operating department vehicles.

Develops, analyzes, and maintains fleet-related budgets by evaluating vehicle acquisition, replacement, maintenance, fuel, and lifecycle costs. Projects short- and long-term budgetary impacts associated with fleet operations, including capital expenditures, operating costs, and resource allocation. Utilizes data from fleet management systems and financial tracking tools to forecast expenditures, identify cost trends, and support informed decision-making.

Prepares budget justifications, financial reports, and projections for leadership review, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with organizational priorities and fiscal policies. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to assess operational needs, evaluate cost-saving opportunities, and support strategic planning related to fleet sustainability and readiness.

Coordinates, inventories, and manages all aspects of departmental vehicles. 

Conducts audits to ensure vehicles registration, and employees’ Driver’s License are in compliance.

Composes correspondence and reports on behalf of the department.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, lists, vehicle inspection reports, activity reports, vehicle assignment records, inventory records, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, vehicle inspection reports, fleet assignment records, tag/title documentation, vehicle manuals/documentation, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate.

Operates a motor vehicle, personal computer, cellular phone, general office equipment, two-way radio, air compressor, hand tools, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. 

Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Email, Internet, and other Fleet related software. 

Performs manual/mechanical tasks associated with maintenance of fleet; removes or replaces vehicle batteries; utilizes jumper cables to start batteries; inflates flat tires; makes keys and key tags.

Coordinates work activities with department staff, other departments, outside agencies, or others as needed.

Communicates with Manager, co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.


ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED supplemented by five (5) years of previous experience and/or training involving fleet coordination and/or inventory management OR involving basic/general repair and maintenance of equipment, automobiles, and/or service vehicles; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must have some experience in computer operations and fleet coordination or inventory management, and records management, and possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Technology & Vehicle Inventory Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize technology-based systems to track, manage, and maintain accurate vehicle and equipment inventories. Exhibits proficiency in fleet management software, databases, spreadsheets, and other digital tracking tools to monitor vehicle assignments, usage, maintenance status, mileage, and lifecycle data. Ensures inventory records are timely, accurate, and compliant with organizational policies and reporting requirements.

Shows strong attention to detail, data integrity, and accountability when entering, auditing, and reconciling inventory information. Able to generate reports, identify trends or discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly to supervisors and stakeholders. Adapts quickly to new technologies, system upgrades, and process improvements, while maintaining operational continuity and supporting informed decision-making related to fleet operations and resource allocation.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.


ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, fumes, smoke, machinery, or traffic hazards.

 

Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

BLR 7/1/2026