POLICY AND RESOURCES SPECIALIST (FIRE DEPARTMENT)

Salary : $9,075.73 - $12,168.00 Monthly
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: FIRE
Opening Date: 11/12/2026

DESCRIPTION

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Policy and Resources Specialist to be part of the Fire Department Team!
Mission Statement

We serve with excellence through preparedness, response, and engagement.

The Department
The Torrance Fire Department is a nationally recognized ISO Class 1 premier all-risk public safety organization and a Center for Public Safety (CPSE) Accredited Agency. The primary mission is to protect, serve and improve the quality of life for the entire community of Torrance. This is achieved through strong partnerships in all areas within the City of Torrance. Resources are strategically located across the City to ensure the community's expectations are being met. The Torrance Fire Department is comprised of the following functioning divisions: Administration, Communications, Community Risk Reduction, Emergency Medical Services, Logistics, Training, Operations, Planning, and Specialized Operations.

The Position

The City of Torrance is seeking a proactive and team-oriented professional - Policy and Resources Specialist - to assist with Fire Department's budget preparation and management, financial tracking and analyses, and billing for emergency medical services (EMS) programs, while working with minimal supervision and guidance as needed.
The Policy and Resources Specialist oversees the Fire Department's EMS transport billing and reimbursement programs, including coordination with billing contractors, revenue reconciliation, and administration of the PP-GEMT Medi-Cal supplemental reimbursement program. Responsibilities include monitoring applicable legislation, developing policies and procedures, and coordinating required reporting and payments. The position also assists with the preparation and monitoring of operating and capital budgets, financial analysis and forecasting, contract and grant administration, and development of staff reports and cost analyses. Additional duties include tracking Fire Strike Team deployment reimbursements, managing Mobile Stroke Unit billing, conducting salary surveys, and preparing response-time and performance analyses to support departmental operations and accreditation requirements.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree from a college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.

Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Fire/EMS financial operations, which includes at least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience of at least one major financial operations program.
Licenses and/or Certificates:
A valid California driver's license.

Successful candidates will have the following skills/knowledge:

• Experience and knowledge in principles of budgeting and fiscal and financial management; revenue and expenditures analysis, forecasting, research and studies;
• Background and knowledge in EMS programs revenues and reimbursement;
• Ability to compile and maintain statistical data;
• Good command and working knowledge of Excel and database applications used in budget/revenues/expenditures analyses and forecasts, cost estimates, and performance measurement;
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, contractors, and public agencies;
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. First review of applications will be those received by Sunday, November 22, 2026at 11:59 p.m. Application submission will remain open until the position is filled. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is a possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Interview Panel: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on December 3, 2026)
The tentative test date(s) will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.
SPECIAL NOTES

Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources at 310-618-2915 prior to the examination date(s).

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits for Torrance Professional and Supervisory Association bargaining unit, visit:

For additional information about the City's benefits, visit:

RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
01

The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?

• Yes
• No

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

• Yes
• No

03

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Vocational School
• Some College Coursework
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

04

State your major field of study for any college coursework or degree received. If none, please type "N/A".
05

Do you have at least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in Fire/EMS financial operations which includes at least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience of at least one major financial operations program?

• Yes
• No

06

Describe your professional experience managing, coordinating, or overseeing billing and reimbursement programs, preferably involving emergency medical services (EMS), ambulance transports, or government healthcare reimbursement programs. Include your specific responsibilities related to billing reconciliation, third-party billing contractors, revenue collection, regulatory reporting, or supplemental reimbursement programs. (Type N/A if not applicable)
07

Describe your experience assisting with or managing departmental operating and capital budgets. Include your responsibilities related to budget preparation, expenditure and revenue monitoring, financial forecasting, cost analysis, and preparation of financial reports or recommendations for management. (Type N/A if not applicable)
08

Describe your experience researching and interpreting legislation, regulations, or government funding requirements and applying them to departmental programs or operations. Include examples of your involvement in preparing regulatory reports, coordinating funding or reimbursement submissions, managing contracts, or ensuring program compliance. (Type N/A if not applicable)
Required Question