Mid Level Defensible Space Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Job Apply by the deadline to be considered for an onboarding event. The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM), is recruiting for an Assistant Fire Marshal-Fire Hazard Abatement. This role plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the activities and staff engaged in fire hazard and weed abatement enforcement program; oversees field inspections, investigations, enforcement actions, and abatement operations to ensure compliance with applicable fire hazard abatement ordinances and other related regulations.

Key Responsibilities may include: Supervise Fire Hazard Abatement Operations: Direct, train, and evaluate staff conducting inspections, investigations, enforcement actions, and hazard abatement activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards and District procedures. Manage Compliance and Enforcement Programs: Plan, coordinate, and oversee fire hazard abatement programs, field inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities to ensure adherence to fire codes, ordinances, regulations, and County policies. Oversee Complex Cases and Public Safety Responses: Investigate and resolve sensitive or escalated enforcement matters, respond to urgent public safety concerns, and conduct inspections of complex fire hazard cases as needed.

Coordinate with Agencies and Contractors: Collaborate with contractors, utility companies, law enforcement, government agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective hazard abatement and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Develop Programs and Administrative Processes: Create and implement policies, procedures, training materials, operational guidelines, budgets, and performance measures to support program effectiveness and resource management. Monitor Program Performance and Reporting: Review reports, case files, and documentation; analyze operational data; prepare administrative and statistical reports; and track compliance, enforcement trends, and program outcomes.

Lead Community Engagement and Staff Development: Conduct public outreach and presentations, address stakeholder concerns, participate in personnel decisions, and provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for assigned staff. Provide Operational Support: Establish work priorities, manage inspection schedules and workloads, respond to field needs, travel to remote locations as required, and provide temporary relief coverage when necessary. Applications are also being accepted for Fire Hazard Abatement Officer, and Senior Fire Hazard Abatement Officer applicants are encouraged to apply as appropriate.

For more details, refer to the Assistant Fire Marshal-Fire Hazard Abatement 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 EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience enforcing, investigating, and interpreting code and ordinance violations related to fire hazard abatement, vegetation management, arboriculture, wildfire prevention, public nuisance abatement, or closely related field. Experience must include enforcing fire hazard or safety regulations, and conducting inspections. Experience must include ONE (1) year in a lead or senior-level role.

Substitution: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in fire science/technology, forestry, natural resource management, conservation, inspection/construction technology or a closely related field -OR- certifications in Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190, S-290), Fire Fighter Type 1 Training, or NFPA Wildfire Mitigation Specialist may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess: Strong leadership, communication, and public outreach skills. Ability to work collaboratively with agencies, landowners, and community members.

Familiarity with local and state fire prevention strategies and environmental regulations. NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Certification NFPA Wildfire Hazard Assessment: Home Ignition Zone CAL FIRE Defensible Space Inspector Training Certificate Wildland Fire Behavior S-190 and S-290 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.

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