What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising ATC Payroll Technician position at San Bernardino County?
The Job
The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector's (ATC) office is recruiting for Supervising ATC Payroll Technician* to supervise a portion of the staff within the Central Payroll section and to control production of pay warrants for County and Special Districts employees. Essential duties include supervising, making hiring recommendations, assigning, and reviewing work of Central Payroll section clerical staff; analyzing and interpreting Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), employment contracts, federal and state regulations, court orders, and system processes to resolve payroll issues; and generating system processes on-line, running payroll, and evaluating and approving on-demand pay requests.
- Official Job Title: Supervising Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Payroll Technician
For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Payroll Technician job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Travel throughout the County may be required, and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
2) A successful background check, including credit, is required prior to assignment.
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
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE
Must possess four (4) years of full-time experience processing payroll that includes calculating pay and deductions OR reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining fiscal/accounting records.
SUBSTITUTION
Six (6) semester (9 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting, math, and/or business administration may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience. (Transcripts MUST be attached.)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
EDUCATION
(Substitution)
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Complex, full-cycle payroll processing experience.- Experience working in the payroll field for a public/governmental agency.
- Supervisory or lead experience.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas (practice materials not available):
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas (practice materials not available):
Interpersonal Skills- Reading Comprehension
- Payroll/Fiscal Concepts and Arithmetic
IMPORTANT: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, August 07, 2026. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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, 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.
EEO/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 within one week of a 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 Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)
EEO/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 within one week of a 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 Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)
For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below:
Employment Hiring Process Information
SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $56,306 - $77,418