Office Assistant

San Bernardino County is accepting applications for Office Assistant's (Previously Office Assistant II) 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. The eligible list will be utilized for departments across the county, including the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and the Special District Departments. For more detailed information, refer to Office Assistant job description. (Previously Office Assistant II) San Bernardino County is also accepting applications for Senior Office Assistant which requires a separate application and online examination. Excellent Benefits To review job-specific, benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 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. San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Positions The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District 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. The salary for San Bernardino County Fire Department Office Assistant (Fire Department) is $19.14-$25.63 hourly. For additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit MOU and Benefits Summary. The salary for Special Districts Office Assistant is $18.47- $26.83 hourly. For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Benefits Summary. 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. 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 Excellent Computer Skills are also highly desirable and should be noted in the supplemental questionnaire. Exam Topics Microsoft Office Applications Interpersonal Skills Computer Skills Attention to Detail A separate written examination to evaluate Spanish Bilingual Skills may be administered by the hiring department after hire. Veterans’ Preference Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr