Land Use Payroll Support Specialist

The Job

Land Use Services is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Land Use Payroll Support Specialist* to join their team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple administrative responsibilities efficiently. This position plays a key role in supporting the Payroll Specialist's operations through documentation, data management, and collaborative team work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively through email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Review payroll calculations for accuracy.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain organized digital records and database.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Work independently on assigned tasks and contribute effectively in team environments.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Research and interpret various county records/policies.

*Official Job Title: Public Service Employee; for more information refer to the Public Service Employee job description.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Land Use Services Department is dedicated to ensuring a balance in the areas of housing, business, and recreational needs for the diverse cultures and communities of San Bernardino County. This is accomplished through comprehensive regional planning and enforcement of building standards, land uses, and environmental impacts.

The Land Use Services Department continues to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to San Bernardino County by providing a framework for orderly growth while maintaining the highest level of public safety. For more information, visit https://lus.sbcounty.gov/ .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

Public Service Employee: This position is recurrent, non-regular, limited duration position classified as a Public Service Employee . The successful candidate shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment, and will not retain regular status. This position will participate in the County's Deferred Compensation Plan and does not earn any other benefits

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong research skills

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a payroll support role.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong Organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Some experience with the Employee, Management and Compensation Systems (EMACS).

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Candidates will be referred directly to the hiring department.

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees 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 recruitmentfiling 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.

This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through San Bernardino County.

Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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• San Bernardino County

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