Sheriff's Fleet Services Operations Manager

Salary : $106,378.65 - $142,961.25 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-66467-01
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a Sheriff's Fleet Services Operations Manager for Riverside. The Sheriff's Fleet Services Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement and replacement of vehicles, buildout, maintenance, and repair services. The incumbent will also be responsible for full staff supervision, reviewing policy compliance and service processing workflow, developing a Fleet strategic plan to minimize vehicle total life operating costs, addressing vendor performance issues related to contract deliverables, and providing solutions that optimize efficiency. The Sheriff's Fleet Services Operations Manager will oversee the selection and implementation of a fleet tracking/management system that will provide data regarding usage, cumulative costs, maintenance, and repair of department vehicles.

The Sheriff's Office seeks candidates with a degree in Fleet Management and experience handling fleets of 500 or more. Competitive candidates will also possess budgeting and project cost experience.
Please note that this position is not a remote position, nor would there be an opportunity to telework.
Meet the Team!

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County , with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside Sheriff's Office and/or current County employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Develop and direct the implementation and policies, procedures, methods, and standards for the procurement, inspection, maintenance, repair, and disposal of vehicles and equipment; establish and maintain productivity standards and quality control on repair work and preventative maintenance programs.
Establish and maintain policies and procedures for the lease, purchase and deployment of vehicles and heavy equipment.
Direct the preparation and review of the department budget as it pertains to the replacement of vehicles, light trucks and heavy and/or motorized equipment; provide budget updates and recommendations to executive staff; prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports.
Oversee the development and maintenance of automated fleet management and fuel systems, which provides data regarding usage, cumulative costs, maintenance, and repair of department vehicles.
Direct the analysis of fleet operations and cost data to identify issues and trends and recommend actions to improve efficiency and cost control measures.
Confer with departmental representatives to determine specific needs and general requirements; review or prepare vehicle or equipment specifications and acquire vehicles, equipment and supplies.
Evaluate new or proposed legislations and determine financial impact on department fleet activities.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the operation of staff involved with heavy equipment and fleet maintenance; establish and maintain productivity standards and quality control on repair work and preventive maintenance programs; create training and development opportunities for staff.
Perform vehicle and heavy equipment inspections, and review reports regarding incidents involving department vehicles.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Five years of experience in one of the following areas: 1) an automotive and/or heavy equipment 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; 2) personnel administration; or 3) a position with increasingly responsible experience in an automotive and/or heavy equipment fleet setting, which involved supervision of journey level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanics directly or through subordinate supervisors.

Knowledge of: Technological developments and sources of information relevant to the field of fleet operation, repair and maintenance; federal and local rules, laws and regulations related to the operation of a fleet; equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair procedures and techniques; sourcing of equipment and automotive and/or heavy equipment parts, tools and supplies; principles and practices of office management, accounting and budgetary controls; the principles and techniques of supervision; techniques of vendor administration and negotiations.

Ability to: Plan, organize and direct fleet operations; estimate costs; design and oversee the construction or modification of equipment and vehicles to meet specific needs; select staff and directly or through subordinate staff, supervise and train personnel; prepare and present clear and comprehensive reports; follow oral and written instructions; read, interpret and prepare specifications and other written technical material; diagnose mechanical defects on a wide variety of automotive and construction equipment; plan, schedule and direct the work of employees; design and implement new procedures and evaluation techniques for technical and administrative operations; coordinate repair scheduling with equipment operators and supervisors in other departments; formulate program policies, identify needs and analyze fiscal and administrative problems to determine effective and efficient remedies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, subordinates, other departments, agencies, and the general public.
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Mary Miller at 951-955-3464 or via email at
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available 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:
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. ().
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
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MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to 108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..
01

I understand that I will be required to submit to a security clearance background check conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department as part of the employment requirements of this position.

• Yes
• No

02

I am aware that any false statements made on this questionnaire will cause my name to be removed from the eligibility list or be cause for non-selection by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. I further understand that all information and responses I provide in this application will be subject to verification through a polygraph examination should I move forward in the selection process. I also acknowledge this record is confidential and will be the property of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently on any form of court ordered Formal or Summary Probation?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently have any felony convictions on your criminal record?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence, or are you currently the subject of a domestic violence restraining order?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you ever been convicted of a DUI/Wet Reckless? If yes, how long ago?

• Never
• Within the last twelve months
• One year or more, but less than two years
• Two years or more, but less than three years
• Three years or more, but less than four years
• Four years or more

07

When was the last time you used PCP?

• Never
• Within the last twelve months
• One year or more, but less than five years
• Five years or more, but less than ten years
• Ten years or more, but less than fifteen years
• Fifteen years or more, but less than twenty years
• Twenty years or more

08

When was the last time you used Heroin?

• Never
• Within the last twelve months
• One year or more, but less than five years
• Five years or more, but less than eleven years
• Eleven years or more, but less than fifteen years
• Fifteen years or more, but less than twenty years
• More than twenty years

09

When was the last time you used LSD?

• Never
• Within the last twelve months
• One year or more, but less than five years
• Five years or more, but less than ten years
• Ten years or more, but less than fifteen years
• Fifteen years or more, but less than twenty years
• Twenty years or more

10

When was the last time you used Ecstasy or GHB?

• Never
• Within twelve months
• One year or more, but less than two years
• Two years or more, but less than three years
• Three years or more, but less than four years
• Four years or more, but less than five years
• Five years or more, but less than six years
• Six years or more

11

Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:

• I have a valid California driver's license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.

12

How many years of work experience do you have managing fleet projects, including project costs?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months or more, less than 1 year
• 1 year, but less than 2 years
• 2 years, but less than 3 years
• 3 years, but less than 4 years
• 4 years, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

13

How many years of professional experience in one of the following areas: 1) an automotive and/or heavy equipment 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; 2) personnel administration; or 3) a position with increasingly responsible experience in an automotive and/or heavy equipment fleet setting, which involved supervision of journey level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanics directly or through subordinate supervisors?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more, but less than 4
• 4 years or more, but less than 5
• 5 years or more, but less than 6
• 6 years or more

14

How many years of budget experience do you have?

• No Experience
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more, but less than 4
• 4 years or more, but less than 5
• 5 years or more, but less than 6
• 6 years or more

15

Please indicate the size of the fleet that you managed:

• None
• 1-250
• 250-500
• 500-750
• 750-1000
• 1000-3000
• 3000-5000
• 5000 or more

16

I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with the following major:
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If you indicated the above experience in in one of the following areas: 1) an automotive and/or heavy equipment 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; 2) personnel administration; or 3) a position with increasingly responsible experience in an automotive and/or heavy equipment fleet setting, which involved supervision of journey level automotive and/or heavy equipment mechanics directly or through subordinate supervisors, please tell me what functions/experience you qualified with:
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