San Bernardino County
Office Specialist (County Promotional)
San Bernardino County, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Eligibility
This recruitment is open only to current County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special Districts employees holding a regular, contract, extra‑help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns may apply up to 6 months after their assignment ends. Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work experience.
Office Specialist Responsibilities Office Specialists perform administrative clerical support work involving a variety of complex and/or specialized departmental programs and services. They may interview, explain, counsel, advise, or assist patients, employees, clients, candidates, voters, and the general public regarding policies, procedures, practices, and local, state, and federal regulations; interpret and apply technical and procedural information; and research, process, review, and audit transactions, documents, and records.
Conditions of Employment
Pre‑employment Process: Must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
Shift work and/or weekend work: Some departments may require shift work. Must indicate availability. Shift differentials and overtime compensation may be available.
Travel throughout the County: Employees must provide their own transportation; mileage reimbursement is available. At hire, a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained.
Experience
Two (2) years full‑time experience performing complex clerical tasks in an office environment. Experience must be comparable to duties performed by a clerical lead worker, supervisor, fiscal assistant, or other non‑routine office work that requires independent decision making. Experience must be clearly described and include a variety of clerical tasks, public contact, and computer usage. Retail sales and food service experience is not qualifying.
Exam
Interpreting Rules and Regulations
Office Procedures and Practices
Public Contact
Basic Fiscal Concepts
Work Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Details of the online assessment process will be emailed after recruitment closes.
Application Procedure Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire before the posted deadline, Friday, December 5, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they do not submit all required materials before the deadline. Once successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. Save or print these for your records. Technical assistance can be found in the Government Jobs online application guide or by contacting the Applicant Support line at 855‑524‑5627.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Americans with Disabilities Act San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans’ Preference points.
Benefits Excellent benefits. View the Summary of Benefits. View the Memoranda of Understanding page.
County Fire and Special Districts Positions Positions are separate from the County and have a different compensation and benefits plan. The salary for County Fire and Special District Office Specialist ranges from $21.68 to $29.94 hourly (N20). Refer to the Non‑Represented Employee Compensation Plan for details.
Miscellaneous San Bernardino County does not consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at the time of application.
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Office Specialist Responsibilities Office Specialists perform administrative clerical support work involving a variety of complex and/or specialized departmental programs and services. They may interview, explain, counsel, advise, or assist patients, employees, clients, candidates, voters, and the general public regarding policies, procedures, practices, and local, state, and federal regulations; interpret and apply technical and procedural information; and research, process, review, and audit transactions, documents, and records.
Conditions of Employment
Pre‑employment Process: Must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
Shift work and/or weekend work: Some departments may require shift work. Must indicate availability. Shift differentials and overtime compensation may be available.
Travel throughout the County: Employees must provide their own transportation; mileage reimbursement is available. At hire, a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained.
Experience
Two (2) years full‑time experience performing complex clerical tasks in an office environment. Experience must be comparable to duties performed by a clerical lead worker, supervisor, fiscal assistant, or other non‑routine office work that requires independent decision making. Experience must be clearly described and include a variety of clerical tasks, public contact, and computer usage. Retail sales and food service experience is not qualifying.
Exam
Interpreting Rules and Regulations
Office Procedures and Practices
Public Contact
Basic Fiscal Concepts
Work Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Details of the online assessment process will be emailed after recruitment closes.
Application Procedure Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire before the posted deadline, Friday, December 5, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they do not submit all required materials before the deadline. Once successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. Save or print these for your records. Technical assistance can be found in the Government Jobs online application guide or by contacting the Applicant Support line at 855‑524‑5627.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Americans with Disabilities Act San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans’ Preference points.
Benefits Excellent benefits. View the Summary of Benefits. View the Memoranda of Understanding page.
County Fire and Special Districts Positions Positions are separate from the County and have a different compensation and benefits plan. The salary for County Fire and Special District Office Specialist ranges from $21.68 to $29.94 hourly (N20). Refer to the Non‑Represented Employee Compensation Plan for details.
Miscellaneous San Bernardino County does not consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at the time of application.
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