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San Bernardino County Fire Protection District 's Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) is recruiting for
Fire Prevention Officer Trainees , which are apprentice-level positions for new staff learning to perform as a fully qualified Fire Prevention Officer with our agency. Under direct supervision, the Fire Prevention Officer Trainee will conduct routine state-mandated inspections while developing the skills to perform more complex fire prevention, inspection and code enforcement duties as competencies are achieved. As Trainees achieve those competencies, they will begin conducting more complex residential, commercial and industrial inspections; perform vegetation inspections in the Wildfire Risk Areas; and research, prepare and issue fire and life safety notices, corrections and permits. Additionally, Trainees will conduct fire prevention-related education programs; provide technical assistance to the public, members of the Department, and other agencies; perform special event inspections; and may perform public information and damage assessment duties.
Applications are also being accepted for Fire Prevention Officer . Interested applicants must file a separate application.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.
Work Hours: May occasionally require working overtime, weekends, and/or holidays for special inspections.
Physical: Incumbents frequently bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, are subject to extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently exposed to dust, vapor, hazardous materials, noise and extremes in temperature or humidity.
Travel: Travel within and outside the County may be required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Certifications: Must obtain California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Inspector 1C and 1D course certificates within 12 months of hire, or may be terminated.
Promotion: Fire Prevention Officer Trainees are eligible for promotion to Fire Prevention Officer upon completing a training program, including the County Taskbook, and receiving a recent satisfactory work progress report. Trainees must qualify for promotion to Fire Prevention Officer within 12 months or employment will be terminated.
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.
Minimum RequirementsCopies of certificates must be attached. Certificates: Must possess California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Inspector 1A and 1B, or equivalent course certificates.
NOTE: Experience in a government agency, private corporation, or any large organization with responsibility for performing fire/safety inspections is desired and should be clearly detailed in your work history; also include any experience in prevention, planning, building and safety codes and ordinances, code enforcement, suppression systems, and alarm systems.
Desired QualificationsThe well-prepared candidate will have related experience and possess CSFM Fire Inspector I certification, in addition to possessing excellent reading comprehension skills to interpret complex passages and code regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extraordinary customer service skills, communicating effectively with the public, showing a drive to excel while working both independently and as part of a cohesive team. This prepared candidate will possess knowledge of fire suppression and alarm systems, as well as knowledge of various codes and ordinances pertaining to fire and life safety related to building design, construction and site development.
Selection Process Examination Procedure: There will be an
online examination which will consist of an evaluation of knowledge and skills on the following topics:
- Fire Codes & Laws
- Fire Prevention & Inspection
- Communication
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. 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 click HERE to 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.
EEO/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 within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .Specialized Fire Services MOUThe County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: 7/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
