Vehicle Services Manager

Salary : $108,264.00 - $154,772.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-49106-01
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 10/31/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

The Job
The 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 job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the 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.

Desired Qualifications
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.--AND--
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.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Resumes 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.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

For more important details,
Exempt Unit-Group D
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine your qualifications for the position.

To be given consideration, experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. Do not refer to a resume as they will not be reviewed.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Valid California Driver License: Indicate the valid CA driver license(s) which you possess including Class, expiration date, and endorsements. If you do not possess, indicate "N/A". Copy must be attached to your application.Example: Class C expires 3/31/28; Class B expires 3/31/28, Tanker and Air Brake endorsement.
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Experience: Provide the name of the employer(s) where you acquired your qualifying experience. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in the Work History section of your application. If you do not have any related experience, indicate "N/A."
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Day-to-Day Operations: Clearly describe your experience overseeing the day-to-day operations of a Fleet or Vehicle Services Division. If you do not have any related experience, indicate "N/A."
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Experience: Indicate below the areas in which you possess experience. (Check all that apply.)

• Budget/Financial
• Requests for Proposals (RFP)
• Contracts
• Grants
• Surplus Disposition
• None of the Above

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For each of the areas selected above, clearly describe your work experience performing related duties. Be sure to indicate your level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated), dates of employment, and name of employer. If you do not have any related experience, indicate "N/A".
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Supervisory Experience: Clearly describe your experience where you functioned as a regular, ongoing supervisor over a staff in a Fleet or Vehicle Services Division. Be sure to provided explicit details supporting your answers of each experience to include: position title, the dates of employment, and the number of people/titles of positions supervised, including the scope of your responsibilities for each work experience. If you do not possess any related experience, indicate "N/A."
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Certifications: Select the certifications you currently possess. (select all that apply)

• California Emergency Vehicle Technician III Certificate
• ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Technician
• EPA 609 Air Conditioning certification or equivalent
• Other
• None of the above

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List any additional relevant certifications you possess. If you do not possess any additional certifications, indicate "N/A".
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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.

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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 understand.

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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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