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Job Description
The Job
THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District , Office of the Fire Marshal is recruiting for a F ront Counter Technician who, under the general direction of the Assistant Fire Marshal, is responsible for issuing Fire Prevention permits; receiving and scheduling requests for inspections; and assisting customers with application, permit and technical questions and concerns. Additional duties include calculating and collecting permit and plan check fees; evaluating and verifying all required submittals; maintaining accurate computer records on various permits; and researching and compiling data.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND SALARY!
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses
- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with
cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program
Commuter Services - Employee Discounts
For additional information review the Benefits Summary for the Fire Auxiliary Services Uni t .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.
Travel: Travel to other office locations may be required. A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Work Hours: May occasionally require working overtime, weekends, and/or holidays for special events.
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
Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time clerical experience including reviewing forms and applications, performing data entry and records management using automated systems, calculating and invoicing fees, scheduling, with an emphasis on customer service responsibilities and public contact.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess experience in processing fire, building, or other construction related permit applications, as well as excellent customer service and organizational skills demonstrated in a fast-paced environment. Possession of related CA State Fire Marshal and International Code Council course certificates are also desired.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire; do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, September 5, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . 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.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted 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 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 web browser used to submit the 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 .
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: 9/5/2025 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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