A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be: Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in facilities management, business administration, public administration, fire science, emergency management or a related field AND, Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience involving planning, analysis, coordination, and evaluation of facilities operations and maintenance, construction/project management, public safety facility management or related experience. About the County of Santa Barbara Fire Department: 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.