Senior Clerk

Job Title

Clerical/Secretarial/Library/Admin Support

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform a variety of complex and responsible clerical duties; to provide direction to other clerical staff; and to provide specialized clerical support to a program or department. Some positions in this classification may require fluency in reading, speaking, or writing a second language.

SUPERVISION:

Positions in this classification are supervised by designated managers.

Provides functional and technical direction to assigned clerical staff.

Positions in this classification exercise no supervision.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Independently obtains reviews, evaluates and processes records, transcripts, test results, applications, news copy, permits, materials and other records.
• Provides information and assistance to employees and the public by answering questions involving an understanding of policies, procedures, regulations and technical processes.
• Types and processes technical and confidential materials from written rough drafts, brief verbal instruction or notes.
• Independently composes letters, memoranda, lists, reports and other written materials.
• Modifies or devises forms for reporting data and establishes controls for insuring accuracy of data.
• Compiles and prepares complex reports based on a wide variety of sources.
• Maintains a complex system of interrelated files and records.
• May direct the work of other clerical staff in an office and may be responsible for the clerical operation of the unit.
• Schedules facilities; prepares agenda items for meetings.
• Maintains payroll, detailed purchase or budget records.
• Monitors and tracks budget expenditures; posts information to accounts.
• May check references of prospective employees.
• May prepare billing notices.
• May assist teachers and administrators with selection of instructional materials.
• Interviews and transacts routine business with individuals outside the unit.
• May assist supervisor with preparation of budget estimates.
• Performs other difficult, independent and technical clerical work requiring knowledge of the procedures and policies of the office or unit.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING: (These are the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination as approved on August 27, 1996.)

Two years of experience equivalent to a Clerk II or higher clerical classification in the San Bernardino City Unified School District.

OR

Thirty months of fulltime paid clerical experience.

AND

High school graduation or the equivalent.

Additional Information

Only online applications are accepted via

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 35A. Most positions in this class work 8hours/11-12months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

For complete details visit Employee Benefits

THE EXAMINATION:

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%
• Performance Examination. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail
• Bilingual Certification. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail. This certification is required for bilingual positions in the class.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date: September 8, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. PST