Job Description
Posting number: 26-18058-01
Department: Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
Job classification: Senior Records Technician
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Public Records
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
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The
Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARC) office is recruiting for
Senior Records Technicians whotrain staff; provide technical assistance; resolve the most difficult document classification problems for filing or recording; and interpret and make determinations as to the recordability and/or filing of documents in unusual, difficult, or complex cases. Additionally, Senior Records Technicians identify and classify documents for conformance to proper legal form and to State and County laws; provide clerical support for issuance of marriage licenses, vital records, fictitious business name filings and other legal filings; interpret legal descriptions of property; post changes in title transfers; compute and accept payment of proper fees and transfer taxes; assign and post identifying and recording instrument information; assist the public in person, by phone, and by correspondence in locating desired records; answer recording/filing questions; operating/traveling with RV/Mobile office and travel to satellite offices throughout the County for coverage, training, and/or oversight.
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Senior Records TechnicianPaid time off, health and wellness, professional development, tax savings plan, work-life balance, and retirement
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
2) Incumbents will be required to provide their own transportation, be willing to travel to all locationsas needed, and work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
3) Offices are currently located in Hesperia and San Bernardino. Additional satellite locations may be added.
4) RV/Mobile office traveling throughout San Bernardino County.
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
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:OPTION 1
Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D AND twelve (12) months of experience as a Records Technician (or equivalent) in a California County Assessor, Recorder, or County Clerk's office.
OPTION 2
Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D AND eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent clerical experience within an office environment which includes knowledge of modern office practices, such as filing, operating standard office equipment, basic arithmetic, proper office etiquette, and reception/customer service techniques in person, over the telephone, and in writing which includes one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Equivalent experience includes interpreting and applying government codes or policies related to examining property or land documents, as well as processing legal documents associated with real and personal property titles, marriage licenses, fictitious business names, and vital records within a California County Assessor, Recorder, or County Clerk’s office, or in a U.S. courthouse or government legal office (e.g., District Attorney, County Counsel).
Qualifications
The ideal Candidate will have a thorough understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies governing the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk's office; be detail oriented; possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal); and the ability to tactfully and courteously interact with the public while explaining specific information.
Supplemental information
Examination Procedure
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualificationsbased on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore,it is to your advantage toprovide as much relevant and detailed work experienceas possible,as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, September 04, 2026
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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, 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
EEO/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 within one week of a 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. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy
