The JobThe
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District , Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) , is recruiting for
Assistant Fire Marshal - HMRT to plan, supervise, and coordinate the activities of a group of Hazardous Materials Specialists engaged in a specific program objective for the Hazardous Materials Section assigned to the Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT).
An example of duties include:
- Responding to hazardous materials emergencies to include entering immediately dangerous to life and health (IDHL) environments when necessary;
- Conducting field investigations and hazardous waste audits;
- Preparing budget and position requirements, and working with administration concerning personnel and human resource issues;
- Evaluating individual staff performance including the initiation of disciplinary action where appropriate;
- Defining priorities, tracking activities, and measuring performance against individual, program, and section objectives;
- Performing enforcement activities such as reviewing enforcement cases, holding enforcement hearings, contacting respondents, and assessing and negotiating penalties, and coordinating with the District Attorney's Office, as needed;
- Developing and implementing recommendations for improved safety and effectiveness;
- Utilizing the data management system to assess personnel time management, analyzing budgetary and practical needs for efficient program implementation, and providing information to other agencies and the public;
- Making presentations to city councils, commissions, civic organizations, and to the general public.
- Participating and developing internal and external agency training, drills, and exercises.
For more detailed information, review the Assistant Fire Marshal - HMRT job specification.
The Assistant Fire Marshal - HMRT is a Safety position
and receives Safety retirement benefits, for additional details refer to the Specialized Fire Services Unit MOU .
EXCELLENT BENEFITS CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Availability: Assistant Fire Marshal - HMRT is a member of the Hazardous Materials Response Team and may be on standby for after hour’s emergency response and perform other emergency response functions depending on specific assignment.
Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire District.
Registration: Must possess and maintain Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH) throughout employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
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 Requirements CERTIFICATION: Must possess and maintain valid certification as a Hazardous Materials Specialist with the State of California Office of Emergency Services.
--AND-- REGISTRATION:
Must possess and maintain a valid certification as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the State of California Department of Public Health. (CDPH).
--AND-- EXPERIENCE:
Must meet one of the options below:
Option A: Total of four (4) years' experience: Two (2) years of experience as an REHS in California; PLUS two (2) additional years' experience as an REHS and/or as a Hazardous Materials Specialists (or equivalent to OFM’s HMS) in a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) or Participating Agency (PA).
Option B: Total of three (3) years' experience, with possession of a Master’s Degree in Hazardous Materials, Environmental Health, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene or directly related field: Two (2) years of experience as an REHS in California; PLUS one (1) additional year experience as an REHS and/or as a Hazardous Materials Specialist (or equivalent to OFM’s HMS) in a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) or Participating Agency (PA).
Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have experience with administrative, civil, or criminal enforcement; and possess an ICC-UI certification. Knowledge of the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) and Envision Connect and/or Accela computer programs is also highly desired. In addition, the ideal candidate will have supervisory or lead experience leading a program.
Selection Process Examination: There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Candidates who demonstrate exceptional qualifications will be referred to the appointing authority for a selection interview.
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: 9/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
