JOB
Excellent Benefits!!!THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), is recruiting for Hazardous Materials Specialist (HMS) Trainees for the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), who are responsible for interpreting and implementing hazardous materials laws and regulations, while performing a variety of inspection and investigation assignments, under close supervision. The Hazardous Materials Division of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is designated by the State Secretary for Environmental Protection as the CUPA for the County of San Bernardino in order to focus the management of specific environmental programs at the local government level. The CUPA is charged with the responsibility of conducting compliance inspections for over 7000 regulated facilities in San Bernardino County. These facilities handle hazardous material, generate or treat a hazardous waste, and/or operate underground storage tanks. The CUPA provides a comprehensive environmental management approach to resolve environmental issues. This balanced approach utilizes education and effective enforcement procedures to minimize the potential risk to human health and the environment and establish an atmosphere to promote fair business practices. The CUPA is designed to consolidate, coordinate, and uniformly and consistently administer permits, inspection activities, and enforcement activities throughout San Bernardino County. Applications are also being accepted for Hazardous Materials Specialist I and Hazardous Materials Specialist II; applicants are encouraged to apply as appropriate.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTCertificate: Must possess and maintain registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health throughout employment.Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.Travel: Travel throughout the County is required to perform duties in the community. A valid CA Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment.Promotion: Hazardous Materials Specialist Trainees are eligible for promotion to Hazardous Materials Specialist I upon obtaining registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the State of California, completing a training program, and receiving a recent satisfactory work progress report. Trainees must qualify for promotion to Hazardous Materials Specialist I within 36 months or employment will be terminated. Hazardous Materials Specialists I are eligible for promotion to Hazardous Materials Specialist II upon meeting the minimum requirements for the Hazardous Materials Specialist II and receiving a recent satisfactory work progress report. Hazardous Materials Specialists I must qualify for promotion within 24 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Letter of Eligibility: Possession of a valid "Letter of Eligibility" from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) affirming certification as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee under Section 106615(d) of the California Health and Safety Code. A legible copy of the letter is required and must be submitted with the application. For information on obtaining a "Letter of Eligibility," visit the CDPH website.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.