Animal Care Senior Office Assistant*

The Job

The Department of Public Health, Animal Care Division is accepting applications for Animal Care Senior Office Assistant* who pe rform complex clerical support duties. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Managing incoming calls from animal rescue partners and the public
  
• Coordinating and supporting the full animal adoption process
  
• Processing adoption payments and related documentation
  
• Scheduling animals for surgeries and medical appointments
  
• Preparing and filing vouchers, adoption contracts, and medical release waivers
  
• Verifying the jurisdiction and intake eligibility of animals brought to the shelter
  

Weekend availability is required. Applicants who indicate they are not available to work weekends will not move forward in the recruitment process.

*Official Title: Senior Office Assistant

For more detailed information, refer to Senior Office Assistant job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job- specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

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.

Assignment Schedule: Weekend availability is required. Applicants who indicate they are not available to work weekends will not move forward in the recruitment process. Standard schedules follow one of two set shifts: Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday.

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.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must qualify under one of the below options:

Option 1:
Six (6) months of full-time office clerical experience gained at San Bernardino County. Duties must include a variety of office clerical tasks , including public contact, computer usage, typing, filing, answering the telephone, and data entry.
Option 2:
One (1) year of full-time work experience performing clerical functions in an office environment. Duties must include a variety of office clerical tasks , including public contact, computer usage, typing, filing, answering the telephone, and data entry.
Option 3:
Successful completion of the Career Path Builder Program and attainment of the Entry-Level Workplace Certificate issued by San Bernardino County. The certificate must be attached to your application for consideration.

Desired Qualifications

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 : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 pm, Friday, December 5, 2025 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment of knowledge and skills four (4) to five (5) weeks after an application is submitted. Please note, only those candidates who pass the examination will be eligible for interview consideration. Per the County's Personnel Rules, t he same exam cannot be retaken within six (6) months. Please be aware that if you have taken the exam for this position within six (6) months of your most current application, your scores will be reused.

The following areas may be tested on the exam:

• Microsoft Office Applications
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Skills
• Attention to Detail

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicate in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

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.

If you need technical assistance, 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 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 and 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 Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Clerical Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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