Salary : $83,429.36 - $101,678.03 Annually
Location : Visalia, CA
Job Type: Full Time At-Will
Job Number: 27-090600
Department: Resource Management Agency
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The current vacancy is with the Resource Management Agency located in Visalia.

Typical Duties

• Plan, direct and manage the shop operations.
• Develop, implement, communicate, and evaluate divisional goals, programs, policies, and procedures in consultation with department management.
• Direct staff and the day-to-day divisional activities.
• Interview, select, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Develop, justify, manage, and monitor the division annual budget and fixed asset needs.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth(12th) grade.

Experience:

• Four (4) years journey level experience required in the maintenance and repair of various types of vehicles and/or heavy equipment, AND two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity, in vehicle and/or equipment repair facility.

Knowledge of:

• Effective fleet management principles, methods, and procedures.
• Federal, state, and local laws/regulations pertaining to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and
• equipment.
• Environmental regulations and programs relating to vehicle and equipment maintenance
• facilities.
• Tools, parts, and materials used in vehicle and equipment repairs and mechanical maintenance.
• Service practices for vehicles and equipment and preventive maintenance principles
• On the job safety and use of personal protective equipment.
• Proper use of shop tools and testing equipment.
• Department policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Processes and procedures of County budget preparation, review, and control.
• Cal/OSHA regulations.
• California smog code and smoke testing regulations.
• California Air Resources Board regulations regarding fleet operations.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Diagnose vehicle and equipment mechanical and electrical issues and determine appropriate action.
• Plan, organize, and direct the operation and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate services with County departments and agencies.
• Effectively and independently manage multiple work assignments, set priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and technical bid specifications for vehicles and equipment.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Analyze complex issues, evaluate alternative solutions, develop sound conclusions, and recommend a course of action.
• Read and interpret parts books, service manuals, blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Utilize tact and courtesy in dealing with staff, other departments, and the public.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Obtain a Forklift Operator's certificate or license within the first year of employment.
• Obtain an Air Conditioning certificate or license within the first year of employment.

Additional Information
Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Bargaining Unit 7

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.
Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. SPECIAL NOTE: All applications and supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and must be fully completed to be considered. Resumes do not replace the information required. Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state refer to resume, lack clear employment information, or do not provide sufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed.Please describe your journey-level experience performing maintenance and repair on vehicles and/or heavy equipment. Include the types of equipment you worked on and the types of repairs you performed.
02

This position requires at least two years of full-time supervisory or managerial experience in a vehicle or equipment repair facility. Please describe your supervisory experience. Include the number of staff you supervised and the types of duties you oversaw.
03

Describe your experience planning, organizing, or directing shop operations. Include examples of coordinating workloads, repair schedules, or daily shop activities.
04

Explain your experience diagnosing mechanical or electrical issues in vehicles or heavy equipment. Describe the tools, methods, and processes you used.
05

This position manages a division budget. Please describe any experience you have preparing, monitoring, or managing budgets or fixed assets.
06

Describe your experience developing, implementing, or enforcing safety programs or practices in a shop or repair environment. Include Cal/OSHA compliance, PPE procedures, fleet operations compliance regarding California Air Resource Board (CARB) for particulate matter or incident reporting.
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This position prepares reports, correspondence, and technical specifications. Please describe your experience preparing written technical documents related to equipment, repairs, or shop operations.
Required Question