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Job Description
The Job
San Bernardino CountyLand Use Services Department 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.
For more detailed information, refer to the Fire Hazard Abatement Officer job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
For additional information review the Benefits Summary for the Technical and Inspection Unit Learn how you can increase your base pay with the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) Summary for the Technical and Inspection Unit To view additional details, explore the Teamsters 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 and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of appointment and must be maintained.
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:
Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college/university in inspection/construction technology, planning, land use, fire technology, police science, criminal justice, fire technology/science, arboriculture, forestry, or other related field OR an Associate's degree (or higher).
OPTION 2:
One (1) year of full-time 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.
OPTION 3:
One (1) year of full-time experience interpreting, explaining, and enforcing rules and regulations for a public agency.
OPTION 4:
Six (6) months of full-time experience working within San Bernardino County Land Use Services performing a variety of duties in support of department activities.
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 written online examination, which will consist of an evaluation of knowledge and skills in the following topics:
Fire Hazard Abatement Concepts
Written Communications
Interpersonal Relations
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 before the filing deadline. 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. 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 need technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Technical & Inspection 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 .
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/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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