Supervising Office Assistant; County Promotional

Overview

This recruitment is limited to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment. Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.

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 duties such as hiring and disciplinary actions; planning and organizing daily clerical support operations; setting work standards, systems and office procedures; coordinating clerical services with other departmental operations; maintaining office records; compiling information and preparing reports, budget justifications, special projects and studies;

supervising the preparation of reports, forms and correspondence; handling complex documents and other materials; and addressing unusual and difficult problems referred by subordinates.

This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies in Ontario within the Transitional Assistance Department (TAD). Applicants must clearly indicate their location availability within their application. For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Supervising Office Assistant job description.

This opportunity offers career growth and a competitive compensation and benefits package. To review job-specific benefits, refer to the Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary and Employee Benefits, as well as the County Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

• Plan and supervise the work of a clerical and/or customer service unit.
• Participate in hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Plan and organize daily clerical support operations of an office; set work standards, systems and procedures.
• Coordinate clerical services with other departmental operations.
• Maintain office records; compile information and prepare reports, budget justifications, and studies.
• Supervise the preparation of reports, forms, and correspondence, including complex documents and materials.
• Handle unusual and difficult problems referred by subordinates.

• Three (3) years of full-time office clerical experience, including performing a wide variety of complex and responsible clerical duties, serving as a lead clerical worker, or supervising a clerical unit.
• Progressively responsible clerical experience with supervisory responsibilities and strong computer/keyboarding skills is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

This experience should be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section.

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, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental questionnaire. Ensure all relevant experience is included in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

For timely submission, allow ample time before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if the application and required materials are not submitted prior to the posted deadline. Once submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. Save or print these for your records. If you do not receive confirmation, your application may not have been received.

If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact the Toll-Free Applicant Support line at . Note that Human Resources is not responsible for issues caused by internet connection, computer, or browser problems when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and 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 and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans  Preference points. Refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy for details and instructions.

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