This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
Former extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.
Travel: Travel within and outside the County may be required. A valid California Driver's License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Special Certifications: Some positions may require additional specific certifications, such as International Code Council - Underground Storage Tank Inspector (ICC-UI) or California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Hazardous Materials Specialist. Employees will typically have 6 months to acquire required certifications.
Safety Positions: Some positions in this class may have the opportunity to become members of the Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT), which requires rotation for after-hours emergency response, performs other emergency response functions as needed, and must possess and retain certification as a Hazardous Materials Specialist with the State of California.
Option B: Total of two (2) years' experience, with possession of a Master's Degree in Hazardous Materials, Environmental Health, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene or directly related field: One (1) year of experience as a REHS in California; PLUS, one (1) additional year experience as a 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).
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience, including your experience in managing grants and training staff, as well as your regulatory, technical, and programmatic experience.
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.
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.
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.
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