Fire Fleet Services Manager

Salary : $115,059.15 - $154,626.89 Annually
Location : Perris
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-66470-02
Department: Fire
Division: Fire Protection - Forest
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Fire Department has an opportunity for a Fire Fleet Services Manager who will be assigned to the to the Fire Protection Division in Perris.

The Fire Fleet Services Manager is responsible for directing, managing, and leading the Fire Department's comprehensive fleet services program and reports directly to the Deputy Director of Support Operations. The Fire Fleet Services Manager oversees the planning, procurement, inspection, assignment, maintenance, repair, and disposal of the Department's diverse fleet of vehicles and fire apparatus, including fire engines, trucks, fire dozers, specialized rescue vehicles, and other light and specialized vehicles. The Fire Fleet Services Manager provides direction and oversight to Fleet Services personnel and maintenance operations, establishes fleet management policies and procedures, and works closely with County Central Purchasing, Fleet Management, and Fire Department executive staff to ensure effective, efficient, and fiscally responsible fleet operations. The position also provides recommendations regarding fleet replacement, budgeting, vehicle specifications, maintenance programs, and operational efficiencies to support the Department's emergency response and overall mission.

Competitive candidates will possess demonstrated experience in fleet operations and/or fleet maintenance, particularly involving fire apparatus, emergency vehicles, or other heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Experience working within a fire service environment, including the maintenance, operation, specification, design, procurement, or development of fire apparatus, is highly desirable. Experience supervising or managing fleet operations for a city, county, or other public-sector agency is also highly desirable. Candidates with experience working with large diesel engines, including Cummins engines, heavy-duty vehicles, and related fleet systems are encouraged to apply. Strong candidates will also demonstrate effective leadership and the ability to provide guidance, support, and direction to experienced and seasonal Fleet Services personnel.

This single-position class is characterized by the responsibility to manage the County Fire Department's fleet of vehicles up to and including heavy truck and transport vehicles, tractor trailer ladder trucks, fire dozers, fire engines, light trucks, specialized rescue vehicles, sedans and light vehicles, and to manage Fire Department maintenance and repair facilities.
Meet the Team!

The Riverside County is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, direct, organize, and evaluate the work of the Fleet Division including establishing and maintaining productivity standards and quality control on repair work and preventive maintenance programs.
• Develop and direct the implementation of policies, procedures, methods and standards for the procurement, inspection, maintenance, repair and disposal of vehicles, fire apparatus and equipment.
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures for the lease, purchase and deployment of vehicles, fire apparatus and equipment.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of automated fleet management and fuel systems, which provides data regarding usage, cumulative costs, maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles.
• Direct the analysis of fleet operations and cost data to identify issues and trends requiring service/staffing realignment to affect increased efficiencies and cost controls.
• Establish and maintain productivity standards and quality control on repair work; monitor and control vehicle preventive maintenance programs.
• Provide program direction to staff engaged in equipment repair and maintenance.
• Work closely with County Central Purchasing and Fleet Management to ensure compliance with all relevant County policies and procedures.
• Direct the preparation and review of the annual budget, which includes funds for replacement of automobiles, light trucks, and fire apparatus; review division's fleet budget requests for conformance with established 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 regarding serious or fatal accidents involving department vehicles.
• Study work processes for efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness to obtain maximum value consistent with Fire Department goals and standards.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate Fleet Services personnel either directly or through subordinate supervisors.
• Evaluate proposed legislation as to the operational and/or financial impact on the department's fleet activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I

Experience: Five years of experience in a motor fleet setting in an administrative, management, or supervisory capacity, which included responsibility for at least two of the following functions: budget preparation and control, fiscal management, general administrative systems and procedures.
OPTION II

Experience: Five years of experience in a position with increasingly responsible experience in a motor fleet setting, which involved supervision of journey level automotive mechanics directly or through subordinate supervisors.
ALL OPTIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree preferred, with major coursework in business or public administration, or a closely related field.

License: Possession of a California Class B Driver's License is required for operating medium/heavy duty vehicles based on operational needs. The Fire Fleet Services Manager must obtain a valid, unrestricted California Commercial Driver's License (Class B or A) within six (6) months of hire.

Knowledge of: Technological developments and sources of information in the field of vehicle fleet operation, repair and maintenance; Federal and State laws and regulations related to the operation of a vehicle fleet; operating requirements, types and uses of transportation and other equipment; principles and practices of office management, accounting and budgetary controls.

Ability to: Plan, organize and direct a county-wide automotive fleet program; supervise, through subordinates, skilled automotive repair work; generate and evaluate alternatives, analyze data, reach logical conclusions, formulate recommendations, and institute effective changes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, subordinates, general public, and staff members of other agencies; speak and write effectively; prepare and present clear and comprehensive reports; design and implement new procedures and evaluation techniques for technical and administrative operations; formulate program policies and identify needs; analyze fiscal and administrative problems and determine appropriate actions; effectively manage a large staff through subordinate supervisors; read and interpret specifications, rules, and regulations; deal tactfully and effectively with others.

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid certificate as a Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE) is highly desired.

Possession of a valid certification as a Fire Mechanic issued by the State of California Office of the State Fire Marshal is highly desired.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment
Please Contact Alexander Jones at View phone number on click.appcast.io or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations
The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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BENEFIT PROGRAM: MCU
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at View phone number on click.appcast.io to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours
108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01


Are you a current regular, part time, temporary, per diem, or seasonal employee with the County of Riverside's Fire Department?

• Yes
• No

02


Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:

• I have a valid California driver's "C" license.
• I have a valid California driver's "B" license.
• I have a valid California driver's "A" license.
• I have a valid California driver's "A" and "B" license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's "B" license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.

03


Do you possess a valid certificate as a Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE)? (If yes, please upload your certificate with your application)

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess a valid certification as a Fire Mechanic issued by the State of California Office of the State Fire Marshal? (If yes, please upload your certificate with your application)

• Yes
• No

05


How many years of experience do you have working in a motor fleet setting in an administrative, management, or supervisory capacity, with responsibility for at least two of the following: (1) budget preparation and control, (2) fiscal management, and/or (3) general administrative systems and procedures?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

06


How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you possess in a motor fleet setting that included the direct or indirect supervision of journey-level automotive mechanics?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

07


How many years of experience do you have working with fire apparatus, including the maintenance, repair, inspection, operation, specification, design, procurement, or development of fire apparatus?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

08


Please describe your experience with fire apparatus, including the employer(s), types of apparatus involved, and the work you performed. If applicable, describe your experience with maintenance and repair, fleet management, operation, inspections, development of specifications, design, procurement, or replacement of fire apparatus. If you do not have experience with fire apparatus, please type "N/A."
09


How many years of experience do you have directly involved in the design, construction/build, or development of specifications for fire apparatus?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

10


Please list all current and/or relevant State Fire Certifications you possess and upload a copy of each certification with your application. If you do not possess any State Fire Certifications, please type "N/A."
11


How many years of experience do you have performing maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, or other technical work involving large diesel engines, including Cummins engines?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

12


How many years of experience do you have supervising or managing fleet operations and/or fleet maintenance personnel, including providing direction, guidance, and oversight to automotive mechanics or other fleet maintenance staff?

• No experience
• Less than six months
• Six months, to less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years, but less than five years
• Five years, but less than six years
• Six years or more

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