Hazardous Materials Specialist Trainee (Fire District)
Salary
$60,299.20 - $77,209.60 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-44010-01
Department
Fire District
Opening Date
06/20/2026
Closing Date
7/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
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.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
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: 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 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 twelve 12 months of employment or 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 Requirements
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.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate is prepared and scheduled to take the REHS examination, has proficient use of Microsoft Office computer programs, and is familiar with the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).
Selection Process
Examination Process: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to 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.
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 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) 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 Veterans Preference Information (PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Specialized Fire Services MOU
San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed and clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
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Do you possess a Letter of Eligibility from the State of California Department of Public Health authorizing you to commence working as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee?
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A copy of your CDPH Letter of Eligibility must be submitted with your application or your application will be disqualified; indicate submission below.
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Indicate the computer programs in which you have experience:
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Indicate your experience in the following related programs:
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Education/Experience: Discuss a project you were responsible for completing in order to achieve your educational degree. Include such things as your classroom and intern experience, interpreting and explaining rules and regulations, and communicating your results to others. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
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Employer San Bernardino County
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San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs