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Job Description
The Job
The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARC) office is recruiting for Senior Records Technicians whotrain staff; provide technical assistance; resolve the most difficult document classification problems for filing or recording; and interpret and make determinations as to the recordability and/or filing of documents in unusual, difficult, or complex cases. Additionally, Senior Records Technicians identify and classify documents for conformance to proper legal form and to State and County laws; provide clerical support for issuance of marriage licenses, vital records, fictitious business name filings and other legal filings; interpret legal descriptions of property; post changes in title transfers; compute and accept payment of proper fees and transfer taxes; assign and post identifying and recording instrument information; assist the public in person, by phone, and by correspondence in locating desired records; answer recording/filing questions; operating/traveling with RV/Mobile office and travel to satellite offices throughout the County for coverage, training, and/or oversight.
For more detailed information, view the Senior 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 and San Bernardino. Additional satellite locations may be added. 4) RV/Mobile office traveling throughout San Bernardino County. 5) At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced 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 as a Records Technician or equivalent in a California County Assessor, Recorder, or County Clerk's office.
OPTION 2
Must possess three (3) years of experience processing legal or recordable documents in a legal court, government agency, or real estate, title, or similar office setting which includes one (1) year of lead experience; supervisory experience is desired.
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.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal Candidate will have a thorough understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies governing the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk's office; be detail oriented; possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal); and the ability to tactfully and courteously interact with the public while explaining specific information.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure :
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 -
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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