Hazardous Materials Technician III (County Promotional)

The Job

THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY

This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position.

County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District , Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) , is recruiting for a Hazardous Materials Technician III to assist professional and other staff in managing all types of hazardous waste and hazardous materials. Personnel in this classification perform inspections of hazardous waste storage and collection facilities and assists in assessment, sampling, and disposal activities, including transportation activities in the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and performs other duties as required.

The current vacancy exists in HHW. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur in the HHW program.

For more detailed information, refer to the Hazardous Materials Technician III job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS


HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 12 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan

Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For additional information review the Benefits Summary for the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Certificate: Must have successfully completed the 24-hour HAZWOPER and 8-hour DOT training classes.

License: 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. Must obtain a Hazardous Materials Endorsement without air brakes restriction within six (6) weeks from the date of hire.

Availability: Must be available to work on Saturdays as needed.

Health and Physical Conditions: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical conditions standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District.
Sponsorship: 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

EDUCATION:
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of college coursework in biology, chemistry, physics or a closely related field from an accredited college.

--AND--

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of experience working full-time in a HHW program.
Substitution: Two (2) additional years of experience may substitute for the required education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have completed the Hazardous Materials Technician A-D Series and possess strong technical skills and professionalism. They should have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to engage effectively with the public and coworkers. Experience with Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) waste is preferred, along with the ability to prepare and coordinate Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposals. Proficiency in spreadsheets and databases for tracking materials, inventory, and reporting is desired. In addition, the ideal candidate will be a proactive team player who fosters a positive, collaborative work environment, shares knowledge, supports coworkers, and ensures safe, compliant operations.

Selection Process

Examination Process: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

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 need technical assistance, 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an 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 .

Fire Auxiliary Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 7/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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