Supervising Office Assistant (County Promotional)

Supervising Office Assistants

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Supervising Office Assistants who plan and supervise the work of a clerical and / or customer service unit. Incumbents perform various duties which may include the following : participate in hiring and disciplinary actions; plan and organize the daily clerical support operations of an office; set work standards, systems and office procedures; coordinate clerical services with other departmental operations; maintain office records; compile information and prepare reports, budget justifications, special projects and studies; supervise the preparation of reports, forms and correspondence, as well as a variety of complex documents and other materials; and handle unusual and difficult problems referred by subordinates.

For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Supervising Office Assistant job description. Excellent Benefits View the Summary of Benefits page. The eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout the County, San Bernardino County Fire District, and Special Districts Department.

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County; as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for Special Districts and County Fire Supervising Office Assistant I is $22.21 - $32.21 hourly; Learn more about the summary of benefits here. For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan.

Conditions of employment include a pre-employment process that involves a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam. Travel throughout the County requires employees to provide their own transportation, and mileage reimbursement is available. San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum requirements include three years of full-time office clerical experience which includes performing a wide variety of complex and responsible clerical duties, serving as a lead clerical worker, or supervising a clerical unit. The ideal candidate will have progressively responsible clerical experience, supervision of varied clerical staff, the ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines, and excellent computer and keyboarding skills, while consistently demonstrating exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas : Office Skills and Procedures, Supervision Communication Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills. To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 : 00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and / or supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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.

If you need technical assistance, access 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation : If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) 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. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).