Fire Fleet Services Manager

County of Riverside•Perris, CA

About The Position

The County of Riverside Fire Department is hiring a Fire Fleet Services Manager assigned to the Fire Protection Division in Perris. The manager directs and leads the Department’s fleet services program and reports to the Deputy Director of Support Operations. The role oversees planning, procurement, inspection, assignment, maintenance, repair, and disposal of the Department’s vehicles and fire apparatus, including fire engines, trucks, fire dozers, specialized rescue vehicles, and other light and specialized vehicles. The manager provides direction to Fleet Services personnel and maintenance operations, establishes fleet policies and procedures, and works with County Central Purchasing, Fleet Management, and Fire Department executive staff to support effective, efficient, and fiscally responsible fleet operations. The position makes recommendations on fleet replacement, budgeting, vehicle specifications, maintenance programs, and operational efficiencies. It manages the Department’s fleet, including heavy trucks and transport vehicles, tractor-trailer ladder trucks, fire dozers, fire engines, light trucks, specialized rescue vehicles, sedans, and other light vehicles, as well as Fire Department maintenance and repair facilities. The Riverside County Fire Department is a regional fire protection organization formed through a partnership between the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside. It serves 19 partner agencies and one community service district and identifies its core values as Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.

Requirements

Option I: Five years of experience in a motor fleet setting in an administrative, management, or supervisory capacity, including responsibility for at least two of the following: budget preparation and control, fiscal management, or general administrative systems and procedures.
Option II: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in a motor fleet setting involving supervision of journey-level automotive mechanics, directly or through subordinate supervisors.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, with major coursework in business or public administration or a closely related field.
A California Class B Driver’s License is required for operating medium- or heavy-duty vehicles based on operational needs.
Must obtain a valid, unrestricted California Commercial Driver’s License (Class B or A) within six months of hire.
Knowledge of technological developments and information sources related to vehicle fleet operation, repair, and maintenance; applicable federal and state laws and regulations; transportation and equipment operating requirements, types, and uses; and office management, accounting, and budgetary controls.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct a county-wide automotive fleet program and supervise skilled automotive repair work through subordinate supervisors.
Ability to generate and evaluate alternatives, analyze data, reach logical conclusions, formulate recommendations, and institute effective changes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, subordinates, the public, and staff of other agencies.
Ability to speak and write effectively and prepare and present clear, comprehensive reports.
Ability to design and implement procedures and evaluation techniques for technical and administrative operations, formulate program policies, and identify needs.
Ability to analyze fiscal and administrative problems and determine appropriate actions; effectively manage a large staff through subordinate supervisors; interpret specifications, rules, and regulations; and deal tactfully and effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated fleet operations or fleet maintenance experience, particularly involving fire apparatus, emergency vehicles, or other heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
Experience in a fire service environment involving maintenance, operation, specification, design, procurement, or development of fire apparatus.
Experience supervising or managing fleet operations for a city, county, or other public-sector agency.
Experience with large diesel engines, including Cummins engines, heavy-duty vehicles, and related fleet systems.
Valid Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician certificate issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE).
Valid Fire Mechanic certification issued by the State of California Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, organize, and evaluate Fleet Division work, including productivity standards and quality control for repair work and preventive maintenance.
Develop and direct policies, procedures, methods, and standards for procuring, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and disposing of vehicles, fire apparatus, and equipment.
Establish and maintain policies and procedures for leasing, purchasing, and deploying vehicles, fire apparatus, and equipment.
Oversee automated fleet management and fuel systems that track usage, cumulative costs, maintenance, and repairs.
Analyze fleet operations and cost data to identify issues and trends that may require service or staffing realignment to improve efficiency and cost controls.
Provide program direction to staff engaged in equipment repair and maintenance.
Coordinate with County Central Purchasing and Fleet Management to ensure compliance with County policies and procedures.
Direct preparation and review of the annual budget, including vehicle and fire apparatus replacement funds, and review fleet budget requests against replacement criteria.
Provide fleet budget updates and recommendations to Fire Department executive staff.
Assist Fire Department executive staff in developing specifications for new vehicles and fire apparatus.
Perform vehicle and fire apparatus inspections and review reports on serious or fatal accidents involving Department vehicles.
Study work processes for efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness in support of Fire Department goals and standards.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate Fleet Services personnel directly or through subordinate supervisors.
Evaluate proposed legislation for its operational or financial impact on Department fleet activities.