Fire Administrator

Fire Administrator

Salary

$118,996.80 - $170,206.40 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-40224-01

Department

Fire District

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for a Fire Administrator who plans, directs, and oversees the Administrative Services Division of the Fire District. Serves as a member of the Fire District executive team, providing leadership and strategic oversight for programs including Fire Human Resources, Payroll, Risk Management, Privacy and Compliance, Organizational Development, Diversity and Wellness.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for Administrative Services programs.
• Ensure division operations are efficient, compliant with applicable laws and District policies, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership to support operational excellence and organizational success.
• Develops and reviews unit budget; identifies staffing and operational needs.
• Collects and analyzes data and legislation affecting division operations; and prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Interprets personnel rules, policies, and procedures; resolves employment and employee relations issues.

For more detailed information, refer to the Fire Administrator job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific Benefits refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding MOU

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.

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 not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience directing multiple administrative, operational, or organizational support functions. Experience must include a combination of organizational development, budget administration, workforce planning, interpreting and implementing laws, regulations, policies, and administrative procedures, and advising executive leadership on organizational and operational matters. Experience must include two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity with responsibility for planning, assigning, directing, and evaluating the work of employees; providing coaching and performance feedback; and resolving personnel and operational issues.

• -AND--

EDUCATION: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.

• -OR--

Sixty (60) semester (90 quarter) units of completed college coursework, half of the units must be upper division, in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, Accounting, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Finance or other relevant field of study. A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts must be submitted with the application if the candidate does not possess a Bachelors degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields of study listed above AND two (2) additional years of experience supporting organizational development, budget administration, workforce planning, interpreting and implementing laws, regulations, policies, and administrative procedures, and advising executive leadership on organizational and operational matters.

Important Note: Two (2) years of experience supporting management or professional-level administrative services staff is a substitution for those applicants who do not possess a Bachelors Degree. Therefore, if you are applying under this substitution option, you must possess the substitution experience in addition to a required experience option listed above.

Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework 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 education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, strategic leader with executive-level experience overseeing multiple administrative functions in a complex public-sector organization. They have a proven ability to lead organizational change, develop high-performing teams, manage resources effectively, and provide trusted guidance to executive leadership. Experience overseeing human resources functions, including position control, is highly desirable.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Exempt Unit-Group C

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 Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website 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 in a determination of minimum qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the employment experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

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

• I have read and understand the instructions.

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Education: Do you possess a bachelors degree in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field

• Yes
• No

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COURSEWORK: Applicants who do not possess a bachelors degree in required field MUST provide a list of completed college coursework OR transcripts (preferred). Include the following information: Course Subject/Number, Course Title, School, Number of Units. Indicate if units are semester or quarter. For example: CJ100, Intro to Criminal Justice, CSUSB, 4 quarter units. Transcripts: Applicants may provide a high quality, readable copy of unofficial college transcripts in lieu of completing the coursework below. Transcripts may be scanned and attached to the online application.

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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".

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Experience: Clearly describe your experience directing multiple administrative, operational, or organizational support functions within a governmental agency. Include the functions you oversaw (e.g., Human Resources, Payroll, Risk Management, Administrative Services, Organizational Development, Budget, Compliance). If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Organizational Development: Clearly describe your leadership experience developing and implementing organizational improvements. Be sure to include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Budget: Clearly describe your experience developing and reviewing departmental or division budgets. Include experience approving requests and expenditures, and identifying staffing and operational needs. Be sure to include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Workforce Planning: Clearly describe your experience implementing and monitoring workforce development and succession planning. Include experience restructuring, succession planning, organizational development, or initiatives that improved efficiency or service delivery. Be sure to include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Laws/Regulations/Policies: Clearly describe your experience interpreting and implementing laws, regulations, policies, or administrative procedures. Include the types of laws, regulations, or policies you applied. Be sure to include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Executive Leadership: Clearly describe your experience advising executive leadership on administrative, operational, or organizational matters. Include the types of recommendations you made and your role in the executive decision making. Be sure to include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Supervisory Experience: Clearly describe your supervisory experience. Include the number and titles of employees supervised. Be sure to include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you gained the experience, and the title of your position(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Supervisory Experience: Indicate which of the following managerial/supervisory tasks you performed. 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

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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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Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (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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