Fleet Standards Technician-26260810

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Diego seeks a Fleet Standards Technician to prepare specifications for light vehicles and coordinate their outfitting, maintenance, and salvage. The role involves ensuring vehicles meet order specs, coordinating with in-house shops and vendors, and maintaining vehicle inventories.

Strong MS Office skills and customer-service mindset are essential. Ideal candidates bring three years of experience drafting specs for light vehicles, plus DMV registration coordination experience.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience preparing technical specifications for light duty vehicles and equipment.
• At least one (1) year of experience processing vehicle registrations with the DMV and maintaining computerized vehicle inventory files.
• Experience coordinating vehicle modifications with in-house shops, vendors, and user departments.
• Strong organizational skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine specifications for light vehicles and equipment.
• Research and coordinate vehicle purchase, maintenance, and salvage.
• Write specifications for coordinating purchase and delivery, licensing and registration, and outfitting of all classes of vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Review new vehicles to ensure they meet order specifications.

Skills

Specs writing

Vendor coordination

Licensing & registration

MS Office proficiency

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The County of San Diego Department of General Services - Fleet Services Division has current openings for Fleet Standards Technician!

Interviews will take place the week of November 9th, 2026, and JOB OFFERs will be made the week of November 16th, 2026.

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

June 2027 – 4.00% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the- Board +1.00% Market Adjustment)

The Department of General Services (DGS) is responsible for overall management of all County vehicles, including acquisition, electrification, disposal, inventory, regulatory compliance, maintenance and fueling.

The Fleet Services Division owns and operates one of the largest government vehicle fleets in the State of California consisting of over 4,500 vehicles and equipment. Fleet Services consists of Acquisitions, Electrification, Maintenance, and Contracts & Compliance. There are eight maintenance locations, seven mobile maintenance units, 30 fuel sites and 125 contracts in place for parts, service, and repairs.

Fleet Standard Technicians are responsible for preparing routine specifications for light vehicles such as automobiles, light trucks and vans, and for researching and coordinating their purchase, maintenance, and salvage. This position performs tasks such as writing specifications for coordinating purchase and delivery of, licensing and registration, and outfitting of all classes of vehicles and mobile equipment used by County of San Diego departments.

The ideal Fleet Standards Technician is someone who enjoys providing great customer service, working closely with vendors to coordinate vehicle outfitting, and reviewing new vehicles to ensure they meet order specifications. Candidates with a maintenance background are encouraged to apply, as their knowledge of vehicle and equipment systems is highly valued. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications will help the selected candidate thrive in this role.

Additional Information on the Department of General Services

For more information, read the Fleet Standards Technician complete job description.

Interview and Hiring Dates

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:

• Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begin in November 2026. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience preparing technical specifications for light duty vehicles and equipment, at least one (1) year of which must have included processing vehicle registrations with the Department of Motor Vehicles, maintaining computerized vehicle inventory files, and coordinating vehicle modifications with in-house shops, vendors, and user departments/divisions.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

Veteran’s Preference Policy

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.

Military Skills Translator

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Strategic Plan

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of these values is infused throughout our operations. The County also embraces a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Read more about the Strategic Plan for more information.

Disaster Service Worker

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

Diversity & Inclusion

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.