Animal Care Office Assistant III*

The Job

The Department of Public Health, Animal Care Division is accepting applications for Animal Care Office Assistant III who pe rform complex clerical support duties. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Collecting, entering, processing, sorting, and tabulating information;
• Providing general information to the public via phone or in-person;
• Answering questions regarding specific departmental procedures and practices;
• Processing a variety of documents;
• Maintaining files;
• Scheduling appointments and meetings;
• Preparing letters, reports, invoices, and other documents;
• Performing data entry.

The resulting eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies within the Animal Care Division.

For more detailed information, refer to Office Assistant III job description.

San Bernardino County is also accepting applications for Animal Care Office Assistant II which requires a separate application and online examination.

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.

Shift work and/or weekend work: Some positions may require shift work and/or weekend work. Must indicate availability on the application. Shift differentials and overtime compensation are available.

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.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must qualify under one of the below options:

Option 1:
Six (6) months of full-time office clerical experience gained at San Bernardino County. Duties must include a variety of office clerical tasks , including public contact, computer usage, typing, filing, answering the telephone, and data entry.
Option 2:
One (1) year of full-time work experience performing clerical functions in an office environment. Duties must include a variety of office clerical tasks , including public contact, computer usage, typing, filing, answering the telephone, and data entry.
Option 3:
Successful completion of the Entry-Level Workplace Certificate issued by San Bernardino County.

The certificate must be attached to your application for consideration.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual Skills(Spanish/English)are highly desirable and should be noted on the application. Candidates who wish to be considered for bilingual (Spanish/English) positions must indicate bilingual skills on the application. Bilingual compensation may be available; additional testing may be required.

Excellent Computer Skills are also highly desirable and should be noted in the supplemental questionnaire.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 pm, Friday, November 8, 2024 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment of knowledge and skills four (4) to five (5) weeks after an application is submitted. Please note, only those candidates who pass the examination will be eligible for interview consideration. Per the County's Personnel Rules, t he same exam cannot be retaken within six (6) months. Please be aware that if you have taken the exam for this position within six (6) months of your most current application, your scores will be reused.

The following areas may be tested on the exam:

• Microsoft Office Applications
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Skills
• Attention to Detail

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed.

Bilingual : A separate written examination to evaluate Spanish Bilingual Skills may be administered by the hiring department after hire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. 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.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE 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. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

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 here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Clerical Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/8/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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