What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Office Assistant position at SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA?
The Job
ONLY THE FIRST 500 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Pre-posted for viewing starting Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 . Applications will only be accepted online starting at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th, 2026, until 500 applications have been received or until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, whichever occurs first.
San Bernardino County is accepting applications for Senior Office Assistant (Previously Office Assistant III) who pe rform complex clerical support duties. Duties may include but are not limited to:
Immediate vacancies exist in multiple County Departments. The eligible list will be utilized for departments across the county, including the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and the Special District Departments.
For more detailed information, refer to Senior Office Assistant job description. (Previously Office Assistant III)
San Bernardino County is also accepting applications for Office Assistant which requires a separate application and online examination.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Countywide Recruitment: Positions exist throughout our various County departments. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to be considered for vacancies across multiple disciplines and in a region of interest to you! Now is the time to begin a fulfilling career with San Bernardino County .
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Positions: The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan.
The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Senior Office Assistant (Fire Department) is $19.90 - $27.52 hourly . For additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit MOU and Benefits Summary .
The salary for Special Districts Senior Office Assistant is $19.90 - $28.90 hourly . For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Benefits Summary .
Candidates may indicate personal preference in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the application.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. For the Probation and Sheriff's Departments, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Shift work and/or weekend work: Some departments may require shift work and/or weekend work. Must indicate availability on the application. Shift differentials and overtime compensation are available.
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.
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 OR Sucessful completion of a relevant CTE program. The certificate must be attached to your application for consideration.
Note: Job duties must be clearly detailed on the Application. Retail sales, Cashier, and food service experience are not considered qualifying.
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 : T o be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible . Only the first 500 applications will be accepted online starting at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6th, 2026 . 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.
The following areas may be tested on the exam:
Note: Candidates are responsible for regularly checking their email for updates regarding their application. Failure to respond to time-sensitive opportunities may require reapplication after a period of six months.
Bilingual : A separate written examination to evaluate Spanish Bilingual Skills may be administered by the hiring department after hire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. 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.
If you require
color:#545454;">technical assistance ,
please 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 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 details and instructions on how to request these points, please
refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .
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: 8/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
ONLY THE FIRST 500 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Pre-posted for viewing starting Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 . Applications will only be accepted online starting at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th, 2026, until 500 applications have been received or until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, whichever occurs first.
San Bernardino County is accepting applications for Senior Office Assistant (Previously Office Assistant III) who pe rform complex clerical support duties. Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Collecting, entering, processing, sorting, and tabulating information;
- Providing general information to the public via phone or in-person;
- Answering questions regarding specific departmental procedures and practices;
- Processing a variety of documents;
- Maintaining files;
- Scheduling appointments and meetings;
- Preparing letters, reports, invoices, and other documents;
- Performing data entry.
Immediate vacancies exist in multiple County Departments. The eligible list will be utilized for departments across the county, including the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and the Special District Departments.
For more detailed information, refer to Senior Office Assistant job description. (Previously Office Assistant III)
San Bernardino County is also accepting applications for Office Assistant which requires a separate application and online examination.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Countywide Recruitment: Positions exist throughout our various County departments. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to be considered for vacancies across multiple disciplines and in a region of interest to you! Now is the time to begin a fulfilling career with San Bernardino County .
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Positions: The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan.
The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Protection District Senior Office Assistant (Fire Department) is $19.90 - $27.52 hourly . For additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit MOU and Benefits Summary .
The salary for Special Districts Senior Office Assistant is $19.90 - $28.90 hourly . For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Benefits Summary .
Candidates may indicate personal preference in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the application.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. For the Probation and Sheriff's Departments, positions require extensive background investigations, including polygraph testing. If you are interested in these departments, indicate your availability on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Shift work and/or weekend work: Some departments may require shift work and/or weekend work. Must indicate availability on the application. Shift differentials and overtime compensation are available.
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.
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 OR Sucessful completion of a relevant CTE program. The certificate must be attached to your application for consideration.
Note: Job duties must be clearly detailed on the Application. Retail sales, Cashier, and food service experience are not considered qualifying.
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 : T o be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible . Only the first 500 applications will be accepted online starting at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6th, 2026 . 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.
The following areas may be tested on the exam:
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Attention to Detail
Note: Candidates are responsible for regularly checking their email for updates regarding their application. Failure to respond to time-sensitive opportunities may require reapplication after a period of six months.
Bilingual : A separate written examination to evaluate Spanish Bilingual Skills may be administered by the hiring department after hire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. 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.
If you require
color:#545454;">technical assistance ,
please 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 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 details and instructions on how to request these points, please
refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .
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: 8/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Salary : $20 - $28