Engineer (Fire District)

The Job

This is a closed promotional opportunity open to regular, non-probationary
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFD) suppression employees only.

Engineers are responsible for driving, operating, and maintaining firefighting apparatus and equipment in compliance with County Fire Operations Directives, along with Local, State and Federal policies, rules and regulations. Engineer duties include ensuring that all apparatus they are assigned to are in safe operating condition; responding to fire alarms and emergency calls; maintaining the fire station and grounds; and participating in fire prevention activities and suppression training programs. Engineers may be required to periodically perform the duties of a Captain, and perform related duties as required.

Bi-annual merit step increases of 2.5% up to top step contingent upon satisfactory work performance.
Paramedic Stipend: $710/month

Effective January 9, 2027, Firefighter Paramedics (salary range FFP) and Engineer Paramedics (salary range ENGP) shall have the $710.00 paramedic pay stipend converted into an hourly equivalent of $2.93 per hour and rolled into the first step of the salary range. Each subsequent step on the FFP and ENGE salary ranges after the first step shall be calculated based on 2.5% of the previous step.

For more information, refer to the Engineer job description.

Note: Salary listed on this job announcement is based on a 56-hour workweek per the current San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs - Up to $874
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 292 Paid Time Off (PTO) hours with cash-out option
• 154 Holiday Hours

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

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - 529 Savings Plan

Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts

Review job-specific Benefits by following the links below:

Firefighters Unit MOU

Summary of Traditional Benefits

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform during high stress situations. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range, without correction. Must possess the strength and stamina sufficient to lift and carry equipment and individuals up to 200 pounds and be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus, and do so with mobility and flexibility without jeopardizing the safety of self or other members. Vision must be correctable to 20/20. May be required to pass a color perception test. Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions. Employees hired after January 29, 2002 must abide by the non-smoking provision of the San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters Memorandum of Understanding.

Probationary Period: A promoted employee shall be required to serve a new probationary period of twenty-six (26) pay periods prior to attaining regular status. Advancement to the next appropriate step shall be contingent upon the completion of twenty-six (26) pay period hours of satisfactory work performance on the current step and must include a Work Performance Evaluation with an overall evaluation of "Meets Job Standards" and successful completion of Engineer's Taskbook.

Specialty Certifications: Engineers may be required to obtain and maintain certification in one of the following specialties based on department needs: Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Urban Search and Rescue, or Hazardous Materials Technician.

All Engineers are required to maintain a valid CA and ICEMA Paramedic license or a CA EMT and ICEMA Certification. In addition, Paramedics must maintain a current CPR and ACLS certificate, and EMT's must maintain a current CPR certificate. All Engineers are required to possess and maintain a valid CA driver's license along with a current DL546 Health Questionnaire. Note: Out of state residence driver licenses will be reviewed to ensure that they meet the minimum CA standards with a Firefighter Endorsement .

Promotion to Fire Captain will require employee to be a non-probationary engineer with at least four (4) consecutive years of service as a Firefighter or Engineer with San Bernardino County Fire Protection District.

Minimum Requirements

Must meet ALL of the following requirements as of the filing deadline: Experience: Three (3) years of experience with San Bernardino County Fire Protection District as a regular, full-time Firefighter (as of the filing deadline); firefighters with continuous service at time of annexation or current contract with SBCFD are considered qualifying. Limited Term, Apprentice, Reserve, or Paid Call Firefighter experience is NOT considered qualifying, and must be clearly separated from qualifying experience. --AND-- Level II Certification: Current and valid San Bernardino County Fire Department Level II Certification (copy MUST be attached to application; recent completion may be verified by SBCFD). --AND-- CSFM Certifications: California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A & 1B certifications (copies MUST be attached to application). --AND-- CA Paramedic or EMT license: Current possession of valid CA Paramedic or EMT License with ICEMA accreditation (copy MUST be attached to application). --AND-- Driver's License: CA Class C license with a Firefighter Endorsement. (A CA Class A or B license with current DMV medical is also acceptable.) Note: Out of state residence driver licenses w/ Firefighter Endorsement will be reviewed to ensure that they meet the minimum CA standards (copy MUST be attached to application).

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

Step 1:
ORAL EXAMINATION
There will be an Oral Examination administered the week of October 13, 2025. All testing will assess knowledge in fire engineer concepts and responsibilities per IFSTA standards and Department operating procedures, as well as hydraulics and apparatus operations.

Candidates must be successful with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Step 2:
ELIGIBLE LIST
Candidates that are successful in the oral examination will be placed on the eligible list.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated 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 and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. 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 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the 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 .

Professional Firefighters

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/ .

* Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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