What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Office Assistant position at San Bernardino County?
ONLY THE FIRST 500 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
San Bernardino County is accepting applications for Senior Office Assistant (Previously Office Assistant III) who perform 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.
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.
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.
| 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.
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.
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.
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Attention to Detail
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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.
Salary : $19 - $27