What are the responsibilities and job description for the Records Technician Trainee position at San Bernardino County?
The Job
Applications will be accepted beginning 9:00 AM, Thursday, March 6, 2025, until 125 applications have been received, or 5:00 PM, Monday, March 10, 2025, whichever occurs first.
ONLY THE FIRST 125 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARC) is recruiting for Records Technicians Trainee who work under close supervision and in a learning capacity. The training curriculum assists with developing the required knowledge and skills to independently determine the recordability or filing of legal source documents; retrieve, research, prepare, and/or provide certified copies of legal documents, Official Records, and Vital Records; assist the public in self-service research of Official Records of property ownership, deeds, liens, etc., via microfiche and archives; prepare copies of maps and documents; calculate and collect fees; issue applications for Marriage Licenses and perform civil marriage ceremonies; and accept, review, and process filing applications for Fictitious Business Name Statements, Abandonments, Dissolutions of Partnership, Withdrawals of Partnership, and Proof of Publications.
The resulting eligible list may be used to fill immediate and future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
For more detailed information, refer to the Records Technician Trainee job description.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses
- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave
- Flexible 9/80 work schedule (in some departments)
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred
- Retirement Medical Trust
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
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The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option that provides a wage differential of $1.75 per hour above base rate with modified benefits. Click the links below for additional details:
Summary of Modified Benefits Option
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Promotion: Records Technician Trainee is the trainee level within the Records Technician series; incumbents are eligible for promotion to Records Technician (up to $60,652 - depending on selected benefit option) upon successful completion of a training program and receipt of a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within twelve (12) months or be terminated.
Travel: 1) Work locations may vary to meet departmental needs. 2) Incumbents will be required to provide their own transportation, be willing to travel to all locations as needed, and work some evenings, weekends, and holidays. 3) Offices are currently located in Hesperia, Joshua Tree, and San Bernardino and the RV-Mobile Unit. 4) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Travel: 1) Work locations may vary to meet departmental needs. 2) Incumbents will be required to provide their own transportation, be willing to travel to all locations as needed, and work some evenings, weekends, and holidays. 3) Offices are currently located in Hesperia, Joshua Tree, and San Bernardino and the RV-Mobile Unit. 4) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
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 six (6) months of clerical experience in an office environment with knowledge of modern office practices including filing, data entry, operating standard office equipment, basic arithmetic, proper office etiquette, and reception/customer service techniques in person, on the telephone and in writing.
EDUCATION
Must possess a High School diploma or G.E.D.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All work experience 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.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
- Review, understand, apply, and explain laws, regulations, and policies governing legal documents.
- Perform basic arithmetical calculations.
- Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Provide information and respond to questions from the public.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other staff members.
- Multitask.
- Meet departmental production standards.
Spanish/English Bilingual Skills are highly desirable and should be noted on the application. Candidates who wish to be considered for bilingual positions must indicate bilingual ability on the application and may be subject to bilingual screening.
Selection Process
Examination:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, 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.
Application Procedure:
Applications will be accepted beginning 9:00 AM, Thursday, March 06, 2025. Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment will close when the first 125 applications are received OR 5:00 PM, Monday, March 10, 2025, whichever occurs first. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted 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.
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.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Salary : $60,652
