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Job Description
The Job
San Bernardino County is currently recruiting for Lead Office Specialists that perform the most complex assignments and/or act as a lead worker in a unit directing workflow, auditing, and reporting for a small staff. Duties may include assigning work to staff, counseling and advising on complex policies and procedures, preparing and maintaining detailed documents (reports, queries, financial, etc.), and monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulations.
The eligible list may be used to fill any vacancies within County Departments and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District.
For more detailed information, refer to the Lead Office Specialist job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT
HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT BENEFITS Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses - Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- Accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible Schedules, dependent upon department assignment - Generous Pension
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
- Retirement Reciprocity, dependent upon position assignment
County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - DCAP Account - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
NOTE : View more Employee Benefits information by reviewing the General BBOU - Clerical (CLK)
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Positions:
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District are separate entities from the County of San Bernardino, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for Lead Office Specialist (Fire) is $22.80 - $31.44 hourly. For additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Benefits Summary .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
- Travel: T ravel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
- 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 and a half (2.5) years full-time experience performing complex clerical tasks in an office environment which are non-routine in nature and required independent decision making. Experience must be clearly described on the application and must include performing a variety of complex clerical tasks including public contact, computer usage, and detail non-routine duties.
Note: Office Assistance II , r etail sales, and food service experience is NOT considered qualifying.
Desired Qualifications
Specialized Experience: Some positions may require specialized experience. You must complete the appropriate portion of the Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered.
Typing/keyboarding skills are highly desirable; indicate your corrected typing speed on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Selection Process
Application Procedure :
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM Friday, May 9, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
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 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.
Evaluation Procedure:
An online examination and writing exercise will be administered to assess your knowledge and skills on the following topics:- Interpreting Rules and Regulations
- Office Procedures and Practices
- Public Contact
- Basic Fiscal Concepts
- Work Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Leadership Skills
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
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, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees 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 recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and 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: 5/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific - Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
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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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