Fire Hazard Abatement Officer

Salary : $49,316.80 - $68,016.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-40221-01
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 06/13/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Job
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The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), is seeking to recruit Fire Hazard Abatement Officers. Under general supervision, these officers will conduct property surveys to identify fire safety hazards, issue notices and citations as necessary, and maintain detailed records of inspections, including reports, correspondence, photographs, and other evidence for potential legal proceedings. They will also communicate the importance of abatement to private property owners. Additionally, the positions involve office work related to enforcing fire hazard abatement ordinances and associated regulations.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Enforce Fire Safety Ordinances: Conduct property inspections to ensure compliance with fire hazard abatement and hazardous tree regulations. Issue notices and work directly with property owners to mitigate risks.
• Public Education Efforts: Providecommunity outreach and education campaigns focused on defensible space and proper vegetation maintenance to promote fire safety awareness.
• Inspection Records: Maintain computer and case file records of inspection including detailed reports, correspondence, and photographs, which may be used in legal proceedings.

Applications are also being accepted for Senior Fire Hazard Abatement Officer, and Assistant Fire Marshal-Fire Hazard Abatementapplicants are encouraged to apply as appropriate.

For more detailed information, refer to theFire Hazard Abatement Officer job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific Benefits refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding MOU
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
License: Travel throughout the County is required. 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.
Work Hours: May occasionally require working overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Physical: Incumbents frequently bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, and are subject to extreme climates.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the requirement options listed below to qualify.

OPTION 1:
One (1) year of full-time experience in fire hazard, abatement, fire prevention, forestry, code enforcement, building and safety, planning, land use or a related field.

OPTION 2:
One (1) year of full-time experience interpreting, explaining, and enforcing rules and regulations within a regulatory environment.

OPTION 3:
Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college/university in fire science/technology, forestry, natural resource management, conservation, inspection/construction technology or a closely related field.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a public agency enforcing rules and regulations, reading Assessor Parcel Maps and using mapping applications.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
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.

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. 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. 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.

If you require technical assistance, please 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 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 within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the

For more important details,
Fire Auxiliary Services Unit

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 * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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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.)

• I understand.

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Qualifying Option: Check the option below under which you qualify.

• Option 1: One (1) year of full-time experience in fire hazard, abatement, fire prevention, forestry, code enforcement, building and safety, planning, land use or a related field.
• Option 2: One (1) year of full-time experience interpreting, explaining, and enforcing rules and regulations within a regulatory environment.
• Option 3: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college/university in in fire science/technology, forestry, natural resource management, conservation, inspection/construction technology or a closely related field.
• Option 4: I do not meet any of the above options.

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Coursework: If you are qualifying under the coursework option and possess an Associate's degree or higher in one of the qualifying subjects, ensure the education section of your application is fully completed, and indicate possession of degree below.
If you do not possess a degree in a qualifying area, list your completed coursework and be sure to include the following: School, Course Title, Course Number, and Number of Units (semester or quarter). Only list courses required or related to the position. Example: Crafton, Intro to Fire Science, FS100, 3 semester units.
Transcripts may be attached to application in lieu of listing coursework in this section. Applicants may do this by scanning attachments and uploading them into the application.
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Describe your experience in fire hazard, abatement, code enforcement, building and safety, planning, land use or comparable experience which included duties such as performing inspections, field work, writing reports, interpreting and applying rules and codes/regulations, monitoring compliance, and/or issuing notices of corrective actions.Specify position title and employer where experience obtained and be sure to include in the work history section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Select the computer programs, systems, or tools below in which you have proficiency as a user:

• Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• Power Point
• Computer Tablet/iPad
• PIMS (Property Information Management System)
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Weed abatement computer system
• None of the above

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Describe your experience working with computer programs, systems, or tools listed above. Include experience with databases, internet searches, and other related specialized programs or software used. If no experience, 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).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to 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 (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand.

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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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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