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Office Assistant

San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2025
IMMEDIATE VACANCIES - APPLY TODAY! 

San Bernardino County is accepting applications for Office Assistant's who perform basic clerical support duties. This is an entry-level position that requires no experience. Duties may include but are not limited to: 

  • Providing general information to the public via phone or in-person; 

  • Answering questions regarding specific departmental procedures and practices; 

  • Processing a variety of documents and 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 County Fire District and the Special District Departments. 


*Official Title: Office Assistant II. For more detailed information, refer to Office Assistant II job description.

San Bernardino County is also accepting applications for Senior Office Assistant which requires a separate application and online examination. 

THIS POSITION OFFERS A NUMBER OF EXCELLENT BENEFITS! 

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.

County Fire and Special Districts Positions: The County Fire Department 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; click here for a summary of associated benefits. The salary for County Fire and Special Districts Office Assistant II is $17.07 - $24.79 hourly. For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan. 

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. 

Office Assistant II: No experience required.

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.

Application ProcedureApplications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. 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. Per the County's Personnel Rules, the same exam cannot be retaken within six (6) months. Please be aware that if you have taken the exam for this position within six (6) months of your most current application, your scores will be reused. 

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 three months.

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 technical assistance, please click HERE 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.  

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

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 here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.


Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process. 

Salary : $17 - $25

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