Vehicle Services Manager

Job Description

The Job

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for a Vehicle Services Manager , who is responsible for the planning, administration and operation of the County Fire Protection District's Vehicle Services Division. Duties will include managing Division staff through subordinate supervisors, directing the day-to-day operations, procurement, inspection, assignment, maintenance, repair, modification, fabrication and disposal of Fire District vehicles, equipment and apparatus and managing the division budget.

For more detailed information view the Vehicle Services Manager job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Special Districts & Fire District Compensation Plan

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.
Availability: This position may require 24-hour on-call availability, including weekends, to respond to emergencies.
Travel: Travel throughout the County, and occasionally out of the County/State may be required. Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license (or higher), which is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Physical: Incumbents must be physically able to lift 50 pounds, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and stoop. Employees work outside occasionally and are exposed to electricity, chemicals, heat, oil, odors, dust, gas, and noise. Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the safety health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District.
At-Will Status: This is an exempt position. Individuals in the Exempt group are Unclassified, do not attain regular status, and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Desired Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of full-scope supervisory experience over staff in a Fleet or Vehicle Services Division, which includes experience overseeing day-to-day operations, surplus disposition, budgeting and financial management, requests for proposals, contracts, grants, and purchase orders.

Experience must be clearly described in the Work Experience section of the Application. --AND--
LICENSE:
CA Class C (or higher) driver license.

Experience in a fire agency is highly desired. In addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and leadership skills who works collaboratively with other departments and agencies, and have a strong background in vehicle services management. Highly qualified candidates will possess an Associate's degree or above in Organizational Management, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; and an ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Technician, CFSTES Emergency Vehicle Technician III or CFSTES Fire Mechanic Level III certification; and a CA Class B or higher driver license.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance , please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Exempt Unit-Group D

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific