Information Technology Manager-Fire

County of San Bernardino, CA

$130K — $187K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5 years of supervisory experience in IT management.
  • Strong background in technology-related services and operations.
  • Experience managing multi-faceted IT teams and projects.
  • Ability to develop and assess business applications and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement information technology strategies for the Fire District.
  • Manage operations of the Information Technology Division, including staff oversight.
  • Ensure effective support for servers, databases, and network administration.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies.
  • Establish clear goals and objectives for IT initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
  • Generous vacation and leave policies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engaging work environment with a committed team.
  • Job stability in a public service role.
Full Job Description
Salary : $130,769.60 - $187,304.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-40047-01
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 07/11/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Job
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for an innovative and dynamic Information Technology Manager, to develop information technology strategies while managing the staff and operation of the Information Technology Division of the Fire District. The Information Technology Manager is responsible for managing multiple sections of the Information Technology Division for the Fire District. Oversight of the division includes support for multiple midrange servers, database administration, network administration, applications support, systems operations, communications, data/GIS, help desk and PC technical support in addition to managing the division budget and interfacing with internal management, state agencies, federal and regulatory agencies, other county departments and vendors. The Information Technology Manager will be tasked with defining clear goals and objectives, as well as identifying business needs and solutions.
For more detailed information, please refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel

throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make

provisions for such transportation.
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: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

---AND---
Experience: Five (5) years of full-scope supervisory experience for a team of IT professionals with responsibility for overseeing technology-related services, operations, projects, and development and assessment of business application/systems.
Qualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable). For more information, visit NACES for evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess extensive IT experience working in a pubic fire district, agency, authority or department. In addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and leadership skills, and works collaboratively with other departments and agencies. Budget experience is highly desired.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadlineResumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed and clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.

(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
  • I understand.

02

Qualifying Employer: Indicate the employer(s) at which you received your qualifying experience. Include the employer name and your dates of employment. Ensure this employer is listed and fully detailed in your work history. If no qualifying employer, indicate "N/A".
03

Experience: Describe your experience leading a team of IT professionals with responsibility for overseeing technology-related services, operations, projects, and the development and assessment of business applications and systems. This employer should be clearly listed on the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
04

IT Experience: Indicate the areas which you have experience as a primary function of your job. Check all that apply.
  • Equipment Inventory
  • IT Project Management
  • Creating Strategic Plans for an IT Department/Division
  • Performing Business Systems Analysis
  • Working with Complex Business Applications and Systems, Hardware, Software and Networks
  • None of the Above

05

Experience: Indicate the areas which you have experience as a primary function of your job. Check all that apply.
  • Budget
  • Staffing/Organization Analysis
  • Development and Implementation of Policies and Procedures
  • State and Federal Regulation Compliance
  • Contracts/Vendors
  • Request for Proposals
  • Grants
  • None of the Above

06

Supervisory Experience: Indicate which of the following lead/supervisory tasks you performed over a staff of automated business system analysts, programmers, or comparable positions. Check all that apply.
  • Advise on work problems
  • Assign and review work
  • Approve time off
  • Change work schedules
  • Counsel on behavior problems
  • Give input on work evaluations
  • Write & sign work evaluations
  • Interview for hire
  • Recommend for hire
  • Make final hiring decision
  • Recommend disciplinary action
  • Carry out disciplinary action
  • None of the above

07

Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

08
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**

We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
  • I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.

09

Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
  • I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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