Vehicle Services Manager

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District seeks a Vehicle Services Manager to lead the planning, administration and operation of the Vehicle Services Division. The role oversees division staff, directs daily operations, procurement, inspection, assignment, maintenance, repair, fabrication and disposal of fleet assets, and manages the division budget.

Ideal candidate has supervisory fleet experience and relevant certifications, with strong leadership, safety and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Two years of full-scope supervisory experience over Fleet/Vehicle Services staff.
• Experience budgeting, procurement, contracts, grants, and purchase orders.
• CA Class C driver license; CA Class B or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer and operate the Vehicle Services Division.
• Direct day-to-day operations and supervise division staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Oversee procurement, inspection, assignment, maintenance, repair, modification, fabrication and disposal of vehicles, equipment and apparatus.
• Manage the division budget.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Fleet management

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Organizational Management, Business or Public Administration

Job description

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 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.

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.

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.

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.