Assistant Fire Marshal - HMRT
San Bernardino County Fire Department
The Job
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The 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 (IDLH) 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 (Download PDF reader).
EXCELLENT BENEFITSHEALTH BENEFITSPAID TIME OFFRETIREMENT- 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 PlanWellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition ReimbursementClick HERE for more Employee Benefits informationCONDITIONS 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
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CERTIFICATION: Must possess and maintain valid certification as a Hazardous Materials Technician with the California Specialized Training Institute (must attach copy).
--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 Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have experience with administrative, civil, or criminal enforcement; and possess an ICC-UI certification and certification for Hazardous Materials Specialist with the California Specialized Training Institue. 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 Process: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, October 24, 2025. 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 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.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (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 (PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
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 Veterans' Preference Information (PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.