Office Assistant III - Land Use Services/Code Enforcement

The Job

ONLY THE FIRST 150 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Pre-posted for viewing Saturday, July 13, 2024, through Friday, July 19, 2024.

Applications will only be accepted online from 8:30 am on Friday, July 19, 2024, until the first 150 applications have been received.

English-Spanish Bilingual Candidates are encouraged to apply

Up to $51,480 Annuall y DOQ

Prior comparable experience will be considered to determine starting salary!

The Code Enforcement Division of the Land Use Services Department seeks interested individuals to join our team and support our calling to protect the public’s safety, welfare, and property value through enforcement of San Bernardino County ordinances and State/Federal laws relating to land use, zoning, housing, public nuisances and vehicle abatement. Office Assistants III pe rform complex clerical duties in support of the Code Enforcement Division.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND SALARY!

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT



Background Check: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass a background investigation, which includes a background check through the California Department of Justice, and Livescan/fingerprint check.

Sponsorship: Please note 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

Candidates must qualify under one of the below options:

Option 1:
Current San Bernardino Land Use Services Department PSE/WEX/Intern/Temporary Employee experience performing related duties.
Option 2:
Six (6) months of full-time office clerical experience gained at a San Bernardino County office, which includes experience in permit applications for, or enforcing, code compliance related to land use, building, construction, fire, environmental, or other code regulations, which includes explaining related regulations and requirements to the public.

Option 3:
One (1) year of full-time work experience performing clerical functions in an office environment, including experience supporting Land Use Services/Code Enforcement functions in a public/government agency (e.g., code compliance, inspection, permitting, etc.).
Options 2 & 3 Qualifying clerical duties must include a variety of office clerical tasks, including, public contact, computer usage, typing, filing, answering the telephone and data entry .

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within the field of Land Use Services, specifically land use, zoning, housing, public nuisances and vehicle abatement . Applicants with experience in Code Enforcement are highly desirable.

Bilingual Skills(Spanish/English)are highly desirable and should be noted on the application. Candidates who wish to be considered for bilingual (Spanish/English) positions must indicate bilingual skills on the application. Bilingual compensation may be available; additional testing may be required.

Excellent Computer Skills are also highly desirable and should be noted in the supplemental questionnaire.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Indicate your interest in this excellent career opportunity by completing and submitting the online application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.

Bilingual : A separate written examination to evaluate Spanish Bilingual Skills may be administered by the hiring department after hire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. 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.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE 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 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.

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.


Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Clerical 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: 7/22/2024 12:00 AM Pacific

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