Hazardous Materials Specialist Trainee (Fire District)

Hazardous Materials Specialist (HMS) Trainees - San Bernardino County Fire Protection District 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. The Hazardous Materials Division is designated by the State Secretary for Environmental Protection as the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for San Bernardino County. The CUPA conducts compliance inspections for over 7000 regulated facilities, managing hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and underground storage tanks. The goal is to minimize risk to human health and the environment while promoting fair business practices. Applications are also being accepted for Hazardous Materials Specialist I and Hazardous Materials Specialist II; applicants are encouraged to apply as appropriate. Benefits Summary of Benefits: The County offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, and other employee assistance programs. (Full benefits details available on the County website.) Responsibilities Hazardous Materials Specialists interpret and implement hazardous materials laws and regulations, perform inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities under close supervision. They conduct compliance inspections at regulated facilities and coordinate with other County departments to resolve environmental issues. Conditions of Employment Certificate: Must possess and maintain registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health throughout employment. Pre-Employment Process: Successful background check required prior to assignment. Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Mileage reimbursement is available. Promotion: Trainees are eligible for promotion to Hazardous Materials Specialist I upon obtaining registration, completing a training program, and receiving a satisfactory work progress report within 36 months. Specialists I are eligible for promotion to Specialist II within 12 months under similar criteria. Sponsorship: This position does not consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Letter of Eligibility: Must possess a valid Letter of Eligibility from California Department of Public Health affirming certification as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee. A legible copy must be submitted with the application. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is preparing to take the REHS examination, proficient with Microsoft Office, and familiar with the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS). Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessible Employment 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. For details and instructions on how to request these points, refer to the Veterans' Preference Information within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Application Standard Applicants will be selected based on the merit of their qualifications. Resumes alone will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to provide detailed descriptions of their qualifying experience and skills to be considered for referral to the Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Bernardino-Count