San Bernardino County

Lead Payroll Specialist (Fire District)*

San Bernardino County  •  $47k - $67k/yr  •  San Bernardino, CA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 26-40619-02

Department: Fire District

Job classification: Lead Office Specialist (Fire)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry


San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is currently recruiting for Lead Payroll Specialist* that perform the most complex payroll assignments and/or act as a lead worker in a unit directing workflow, auditing payroll transactions, and reporting for a small staff. Duties may include assigning work to staff, counseling and advising on complex policies and procedures, preparing and maintaining detailed documents (reports, queries, financial, etc.), and monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulations.


*Official title: Lead Office Specialist (Fire); For more detailed information, review the Lead Office Specialist (Fire)


EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Paid time off, health and wellness, professional development, tax savings plan, work-life balance, and retirement


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
  • Sponsorship: 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 duties

Experience: Two and a half (2.5) years full-time of experience performing complex clerical tasks in an office environment which are non-routine in nature and required independent decision making. Experience must be clearly described on the application and must include performing a variety of complex payroll tasks including computer usage, and detail non-routine duties.


Note: Routine clerical tasks, retail sales, and food service experience are NOT considered qualifying experience.

Qualifications

Typing/keyboarding 10-key and typing skills are highly desirable; indicate your corrected typing speed on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Supplemental information

Application Procedure
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM Friday, September 4, 2026 Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
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.
Examination Procedure:
An online examination will be administered to assess your knowledge and skills on the following topics:
  • Interpreting Rules and Regulations
  • Office Procedures and Practices
  • Public Contact
  • Basic Fiscal Concepts
  • Work Accuracy and Attention to Detail
  • Leadership Skills


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.

Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): 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)

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

San Bernardino County

About San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County is a diverse public service organization serving America’s largest county that for two consecutive years has led the nation in awards for innovation, efficiency, and outstanding public service. We are governed by an elected Board of Supervisors and dedicated to creating a community where nearly 2.2 million residents can prosper and achieve well-being in fulfillment of the Countywide Vision. It is comprised of 42 departments and agencies, which are staffed by more than 23,000 public service professionals who provide a wide range of vital services in the areas of public safety, health care, social services, economic and community development and revitalization, fiscal services, infrastructure, recreation and culture, and internal support.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
San Bernardino, California
Year Founded
1853
Website
sbcounty.gov
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