Records Technician

The Job

The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk's (ARC) office is seeking Records Technicians who determine the recordability or filing of legal source documents; retrieve, research, prepare, and/or provide certified copies of legal documents, official records, and vital records; assist the public in self-service research of official records of property ownership, deeds, liens, etc., via microfiche and archives; prepare copies of maps and documents; calculate and collect fees; issue applications for marriage licenses and perform civil marriage ceremonies; and accept, review, and process filing applications for Fictitious Business Name Statements, Abandonments, Dissolutions of Partnership, Withdrawals of Partnership, and Proof of Publications.

For more detailed information, refer to the Records Technician job description.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS

Annual Across the Board Salary Increases on February 2025/2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

* Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: 1) Work locations may vary to meet departmental needs. 2) Incumbents will be required to provide their own transportation, be willing to travel to all locations as needed, and work some evenings, weekends, and holidays. 3) Offices are currently located in Hesperia, Joshua Tree, and San Bernardino and the RV-Mobile unit. 4) At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Mileage reimbursement is available.

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

REQUIRED (candidates must meet one of the following options) :
OPTION 1
Must possess eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent experience as a Records Technician Trainee or equivalent* in a California County/City Assessor, Recorder, or County Clerk's office or legal Court Clerk office.

OPTION 2

Must possess thirty (30) months of full-time equivalent experience processing legal or recordable documents in a government agency, law office, real estate, title, escrow, bank/credit union, mortgage company or similar office setting.

Substitution : Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units may substitute for one year of the required full-time experience (transcripts MUST be attached if no conferred/awarded degree).

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Equivalent experience includes interpreting and applying government codes or policies related to document examining and/or processing of legal documents related to real and personal property titles, MARRIAGE LICENSES, Fictitious Business Names, and Vital Records in a California County Assessor, Recorder, or County Clerk's office.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Click here for more information on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Review, understand, apply, and explain laws, regulations, and policies governing legal documents.
• Perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Provide information and respond to questions from the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other staff members.
• Multitask.
• Meet departmental production standards.

Spanish/English Bilingual Skills are highly desirable and should be noted on the application. Candidates who wish to be considered for bilingual positions must indicate bilingual ability on the application and may be subject to bilingual screening.

Selection Process

Examination :

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible , as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, October 25, 2024 .

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 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.

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.

For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the 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: 10/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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