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 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 Fire Department 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 ef…

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