Hazardous Materials Specialist I (Fire District)
- San Bernardino County, CA
- $71,344-95,867 per year
- Training
- Full-time
- 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)
Pre-Employment Process: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.
Travel: 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. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Promotion: Hazardous Materials Specialists I are eligible for promotion to 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 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 RequirementsRegistration: Must possess and maintain registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Proof of REHS possession MUST be submitted with the application.Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have experience in a Hazardous Materials environment, along with proficient use of Microsoft Office computer programs. Knowledge of the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) and EnvisionConnect software is highly desirable.Selection ProcessExamination: 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 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 your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. 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.If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to 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.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an 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 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. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
For more important details, .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 .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 .