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.
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!
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 951-955-4656 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.
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
