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Job Description
The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Supervising Office Assistants who plan and supervise the work of a clerical and/or customer service unit. Incumbents perform various duties which may include the following: participate in hiring and disciplinary actions; plan and organize the daily clerical support operations of an office; set work standards, systems and office procedures; coordinate clerical services with other departmental operations; maintain office records; compile information and prepare reports, budget justifications, special projects and studies; supervise the preparation of reports, forms and correspondence, as well as a variety of complex documents and other materials; and handle unusual and difficult problems referred by subordinates.
For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Supervising Office Assistant job description.
Excellent Benefits
View the Summary of Benefits
View the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) page.
The eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County, San Bernardino County Fire District, and Special Districts Department.
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County; as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for Special Districts and County Fire Supervising Office Assistant I is $22.21 - $32.21 hourly; Learn more about the summary of benefits here . For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
Travel throughout the County: Employees will be required to provide their own transportation, and mileage reimbursement is available. At the time of hire, a valid California driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to 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 at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time office clerical experience which includes performing a wide variety of complex and responsible clerical duties, serving as a lead clerical worker, or supervising a clerical unit.
This experience should be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have progressively responsible clerical experience, supervision of varied clerical staff, the ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines, and excellent computer and keyboarding skills, while consistently demonstrating exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Selection Process
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Office Skills and Procedures
Supervision
Communication
Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025 .
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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 need technical assistance, access the 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 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, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Supervisory 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: 11/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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