Fire Facilities Coordinator

• Biweekly: $3,797 – $4,846
• Annual Salary Range: $98,733 – $126,008

The Fire Department is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Fire Facilities Coordinator (Operations & Maintenance Management Professional Senior) vacancy at Fire Headquarters located at 4410 Cathedral Oaks Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This is an in‑person position.

Since 1926, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department has served and safeguarded the community from the impacts of fire, medical emergencies, environmental emergencies, and natural disasters through leadership, planning, education, prevention, code enforcement, and all‑hazard emergency response. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has a rich tradition and commitment to service excellence; we are well equipped, well trained, and experienced. We have excellent working relationships with other State fire agencies and maintain a reputation as leaders in the region.

We have 294 employees, an annual operating budget of $120.9 million, and a capital budget of $3.3 million. Services are provided through 16 fire stations, air operations, heavy equipment, and three offices located throughout Santa Barbara County. We serve the cities of Buellton, Goleta, and Solvang, private lands, and County unincorporated areas. To learn more about our department, please visit

Under general direction, performs advanced administrative, operational, and logistical functions in support of fire department operations and emergency readiness. Coordinates and oversees facility‑related projects, including repairs, capital improvements, infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. Manages logistical support for emergency incidents, including resource acquisition, and assists with planning and management of incident support functions during large‑scale or multi‑agency events. Works directly with vendors, vendor contracts, and facility‑related projects;

and ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations and departmental policies. Performs related duties as required.

This is the third (advanced journey) level in the Management Professional job family. This class is distinguished from subordinate classes within the series by the greater level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, and by the nature, impact, and scope of the public contact. Incumbents in this job class perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series.

Incumbents at this level are required to be fully trained in all policies, procedures, and operations related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Reports to the Division Chief of Support Services. Oversees the work of a team or teams of individual contributors through subordinate managers. May exercise direct and indirect supervision over assigned management, professional, technical, and administrative staff.

• Experienced facilities operations and maintenance professional capable of managing daily needs across a geographically dispersed fire department along with advancing long‑term facility improvements.
• Organized, responsive, and able to prioritize work affecting firefighter safety, station readiness, and uninterrupted emergency services.
• Skilled in assessing facility conditions and coordinating preventive maintenance, repairs, and contractors.
• Able to develop scopes of work, prepare cost estimates, and monitor projects through completion.
• Knowledgeable about public agency purchasing and contract processes.
• Maintains clear records and communicates project status and emerging issues to department leadership.
• Works…