Hazardous Materials Specialist Ii - San Bernardino County, CA, United States - San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County
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San Bernardino County, CA, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

The Job:


_Excellent Benefits_

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 Specialists (HMS) II
    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.
  • 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.
  • For more detailed information, refer to the Hazardous Materials Specialist II (Fire Department) job description.

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.

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Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.
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Travel:Travel throughout the County is required to perform duties in the community. A valid CA Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment.
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Special Certifications: Some positions may require specific certifications; employees will typically have 6 months to acquire required certifications.
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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.


Minimum Requirements:


Must possess both Registration and Experience as follows:


Registration:


- AND -

Experience:


Option A:
Two (2) years of experience as a REHS in California.
- OR -

Option B:

One (1) year experience as a REHS in California AND one (1) additional year of experience as a Hazardous Materials Specialist (or equivalent to OFM's HMS in a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) or Participating Agency (PA)).

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NOTE:
_**_ Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience, including your regulatory, technical, and programmatic experience._


Desired Qualifications:


Selection Process:


EEO/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 within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

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