Fire Fleet Services Manager

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

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riversides 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 Departments 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 Departments 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 Departments 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 Departments 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 Fire Department is one of Californias 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 divisions 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 departments 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 bachelors degree preferred with major coursework in business or public administration or a closely related field.

License: Possession of a California Class B Drivers 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 Drivers 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 or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans 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 spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans 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: 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: 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 ( NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. ( AICE).

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.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

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Required Experience:

Manager