Hazardous Materials Technician I (Fire District)

The Job

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

3% Effective February 2025/2026*

Plus 1% additional increase February 2025*

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District , Household Hazardous Waste Section , is accepting applications for the position of Hazardous Materials Technician I . These positions are responsible for handling hazardous waste to collect, sort, and transport in a safe manner, following established guidelines and codes. Hazardous Materials Technicians will work weekends and will work outdoors in all weather - rain, sun, heat, wind, etc. - to perform job duties. Hazardous Materials Technicians assist other staff in hazardous waste management and inspection activities, and at community events. The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Household Hazardous Waste Section is committed to providing safe and efficient hazardous waste management services. The ultimate objective is to protect health, natural resources, and the environment. Staff is devoted to the provision of fast and friendly service to County residents and small businesses.

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 12 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan

Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

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*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. May be required to obtain a CA Class B driver license, depending on assignment. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Certification: Must successfully complete the 24-hour HAZWOPER and 8-hour DOT training classes within six (6) months from the date of hire. Must successfully complete other program related training, such as forklift and program vehicles operation, within six (6) months from the date of hire.

Physical: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.; duties require constant bending, lifting, and standing for long periods of time.

Work Hours: Must be available to work on Saturdays and occasional Sundays. Work schedule will vary.
Work Conditions: Must be able to work outdoors on a continuous basis, in extreme weather, including sun, rain, wind, high heat, humidity, etc.
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

Must possess ONE of the following Options:

Option A: One (1) year (full-time equivalent) of experience in a hazardous waste environment; experience must include working with hazardous materials, or processing related records, as the primary responsibility.

Option B: One (1) year (full-time equivalent) of substantial in-person public contact/customer service experience, working in a fast-paced environment and directly with the general public on a constant basis, such as in a food or retail sales environment.

Option C: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in a related science, such as hazardous materials, environmental studies, biology, chemistry, and other closely related fields of study.

NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience, experience in a Hazardous Waste Environment, and experience operating pallet jacks, forklifts, and any other equipment used in loading/unloading.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants possessing related certifications, such as the 24-Hour or 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training certifications, are highly desired. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with the public in a positive manner. In addition, the ideal candidate will also have experience operating pallet jacks, forklifts, and physically loading/unloading materials from transport vehicles.

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 as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time . 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 .

Fire Auxiliary Services Unit

The 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: 2/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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