Assistant Fire Marshal - HMRT

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Office of the Fire Marshal, 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).

Responsibilities

Responding to hazardous materials emergencies, including entering immediately dangerous to life and health 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 the general public;

Participating and developing internal and external agency training, drills, and exercises.

Qualifications

Certification:

Must possess and maintain valid certification as a Hazardous Materials Technician issued by the California Specialized Training Institute.

Experience:

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 Specialist in a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) or Participating Agency (PA).

Option B: Total of three (3) years’ experience, with 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 in a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) or Participating Agency (PA).

Registration:

Must possess and maintain registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health throughout employment.

Travel:

Travel throughout the County may be required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced.

Sponsorship:

San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Benefits

Health Benefits:

Medical & Dental: Family Coverage

Vision: Employee Coverage

Premium subsidies to offset health costs

Flexible Spending Account for qualified healthcare expenses

Paid Time Off:

Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option

12 days accruable sick leave

15 paid holidays

Perfect Attendance Leave

Retirement:

Generous pension

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

Conditions of Employment

Assistant Fire Marshal – HMRT may be on standby for after-hour emergency response and perform other emergency response functions depending on specific assignment.

Health and physical condition standards necessary for performance of duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire District.

Must possess and maintain registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health throughout employment.

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.

San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Application Process To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, October 24, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

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