Posting number: 26-03318-02
Department: Multiple County Departments
Job classification: Lead Office Assistant
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry
SummaryONLY THE FIRST 200 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Pre-posted for viewing starting Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Applications will only be accepted online starting at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, until 200 applications have been received or until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, whichever occurs first. Recruitment banner for Lead Office Assistant and SB County Logo with photo of a of a team on computers getting direction from a supervisor on the right of the banner. San Bernardino County is recruiting Lead Office Assistant's (Previously Office Assistant IV) who perform difficult and responsible clerical assignments within a work unit, requiring a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and interpretation of administrative policy and procedures.
Job duties may include the following:
- Answer inquiries regarding specific departmental procedures and practices
- Prepare letters, memos, reports, and a variety of department-specific documents
- Input and maintain data in various database programs
- Audit and verify documents and records
- Receive and issue receipts for fees and payments and maintain related records
- Maintenance of office supplies
For more detailed information, refer to the Lead Office Assistant job description. (Previously Office Assistant IV)
County Fire and Special Districts Positions: The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill County Fire Department and Special Districts Department vacancies. The County Fire Department and Special Districts Department are separate entities from the San Bernardino County. As such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation and benefits plan.
EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific, benefits, refer to:Summary of BenefitsMemorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Check: 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.
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. Examples of dutiesExperience: Eighteen (18) months of full-time clerical experience in an office environment. Duties must include a variety of office tasks including public contact, providing customers with information regarding policies and procedures, daily computer use, word processing, routine fiscal tasks, and answering phones.
Note: Job duties must be clearly detailed on the Application. Retail sales, Cashier, and food service experience are not considered qualifying. QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have progressively responsible clerical experience demonstrating excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas orally and in writing. The ideal candidate is able to handle multiple demands and deadlines, work well with others as well as work independently, and maintain a positive and professional attitude. Additionally, some departments require a minimum typing speed; applicants must indicate typing speed on the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered for such positions. Supplemental informationThere will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills which may consist of the following areas:
- Office Skills and Procedures
- Rules and Regulations
- Customer Service Skills
- Attention to Detail
Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.
Application Process: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Only the first 200 applications will be accepted online starting at 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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 require technical assistance, please follow this link to review 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
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.
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.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.