Company:
County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino
Closing Date: 22/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Salary : $39,208.00 - $47,923.20 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-23514-01
Department: Human Services - Preschool Services
Opening Date: 10/12/2024
Closing Date: 10/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
WANT TO BE PART OF A TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY? APPLY TODAY TO GET STARTED! IMMEDIATE VACANCIES AVAILABLE!
The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Center Clerks who perform a wide variety of general clerical duties at a Head Start site, which may include: greet the public and answer telephone calls; maintain attendance records; type a variety of documents; operate a variety of office equipment; report suspected child abuse to site supervisor; and maintain confidentiality of records. In addition, some positions require performing food preparation/food service duties and assisting in the classroom. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
These are contract positions to work approximately 9 to 12 months per year.
*Official Job Title: PSD Center Clerk - Contract
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
For more information about PSD benefits, see links for: PSD 9 Month Contract or PSD 12 Month Contract.
Click here to view the Preschool Services Department Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Must be able to lift small children and other objects up to 50 pounds. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.
2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
3) Must complete the AB 1207 - Child Care Providers: Mandated Reporter Training prior to placement at a school site.
4) May be required to obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handler's card within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment.
5) Must possess an official photo identification card.
***BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION***
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED:
EXPERIENCE
Must possess six (6) months of full-time equivalent (1040 hours) work experience (paid or volunteer) performing general office/clerical duties in an office environment .
EDUCATION Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All work experience must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will understand and follow oral and written directions; effectively communicate and maintain a supportive/cooperative working relationship with children, staff members, and parents; type 35 words per minute; and possess business/office etiquette and customer service skills. Those candidates with Head Start experience and who are computer literate are encouraged to apply. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) is highly preferred and should be noted on the application.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as 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, October 18, 2024 .
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 , please click to review the Government Jobs 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 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 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.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
PSD 9 Month Contract
Specific benefit information can be found in your employment contract. For a summary of benefits, please click
For more detailed information, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website at
01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation . Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure proper evaluation.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
Do you possess a High School Diploma or a GED?
03
Experience: Clearly demonstrate in detail any paid and/or volunteer experience that include duties and responsibilities performing general office/clerical duties and tasks in an office environment . Be sure to include name of employer/agency and dates employed/volunteered. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
(Paid and volunteer experience must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.)
04
Briefly describe a time you provided excellent customer service and what the outcome was; be sure to include name of employer. If none, indicate "N/A".
05
Computer Applications: Indicate your experience with the following computer applications below: (Select only those for which you have experience.)
06
Computer Applications: For each area selected above, indicate the program and describe 1) Employment where you used the program, 2) Beginning and ending dates of employment, 3) Tasks which you had full responsibility to complete using the program, and 4) Frequency of use, e.g., a occasionally, sometimes, often, regularly, daily, all of the time. (Clearly describe examples of duties and tasks performed using each one.)
Example: Word, 1) County of San Bernardino PSD, 2) 5/2019 to 9/2022, 3) Create letters to parents, flyers, other notices, 4) a few times a week.
If no experience with computer applications, indicate "N/A".
07
Typing Speed: Indicate your corrected typing speed.
08
Specialized Certification Cards: Indicate your current possession of the following:
09
PSD Site Locations: Check the geographic areas in which you are willing to work. (You will only be considered for the areas in which you are willing to work. Refusing a job offer, if you check its location below, may result in removal from the list.)
10
Preschool Parent/Guardian: Indicate if you are currently or have ever been the parent or guarding of an Early Head Start/Head Start Child.
11
Preschool Parent/Guardian: In the question above, if you stated that you are a current parent/guardian of a Head Start/Early Head Start child, indicate the school site that your child is attending. If none, indicate "N/A".
12
Preschool Services Department (PSD) Apprentice Program : Indicate if you have participated in or completed the PSD Apprentice Program.
13
If you have participated in or completed the PSD Apprentice Program as indicated above, include the year below. If not, indicate "N/A".
14
Has all information on your application and responses to the supplemental questions been appropriately completed? If No, be sure to review and update as needed before submitting your application.
15
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
Required Question
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-23514-01
Department: Human Services - Preschool Services
Opening Date: 10/12/2024
Closing Date: 10/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
WANT TO BE PART OF A TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY? APPLY TODAY TO GET STARTED! IMMEDIATE VACANCIES AVAILABLE!
The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Center Clerks who perform a wide variety of general clerical duties at a Head Start site, which may include: greet the public and answer telephone calls; maintain attendance records; type a variety of documents; operate a variety of office equipment; report suspected child abuse to site supervisor; and maintain confidentiality of records. In addition, some positions require performing food preparation/food service duties and assisting in the classroom. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
These are contract positions to work approximately 9 to 12 months per year.
*Official Job Title: PSD Center Clerk - Contract
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
For more information about PSD benefits, see links for: PSD 9 Month Contract or PSD 12 Month Contract.
Click here to view the Preschool Services Department Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Must be able to lift small children and other objects up to 50 pounds. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.
2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
3) Must complete the AB 1207 - Child Care Providers: Mandated Reporter Training prior to placement at a school site.
4) May be required to obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handler's card within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment.
5) Must possess an official photo identification card.
***BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION***
Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED:
EXPERIENCE
Must possess six (6) months of full-time equivalent (1040 hours) work experience (paid or volunteer) performing general office/clerical duties in an office environment .
EDUCATION Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All work experience must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will understand and follow oral and written directions; effectively communicate and maintain a supportive/cooperative working relationship with children, staff members, and parents; type 35 words per minute; and possess business/office etiquette and customer service skills. Those candidates with Head Start experience and who are computer literate are encouraged to apply. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) is highly preferred and should be noted on the application.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as 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, October 18, 2024 .
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 , please click to review the Government Jobs 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 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 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.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
PSD 9 Month Contract
Specific benefit information can be found in your employment contract. For a summary of benefits, please click
For more detailed information, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website at
01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation . Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure proper evaluation.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
- I have read and understand the above statements.
Do you possess a High School Diploma or a GED?
- Yes
- No
03
Experience: Clearly demonstrate in detail any paid and/or volunteer experience that include duties and responsibilities performing general office/clerical duties and tasks in an office environment . Be sure to include name of employer/agency and dates employed/volunteered. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
(Paid and volunteer experience must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.)
04
Briefly describe a time you provided excellent customer service and what the outcome was; be sure to include name of employer. If none, indicate "N/A".
05
Computer Applications: Indicate your experience with the following computer applications below: (Select only those for which you have experience.)
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Access (or other databases)
- Other
- No experience with computer applications
06
Computer Applications: For each area selected above, indicate the program and describe 1) Employment where you used the program, 2) Beginning and ending dates of employment, 3) Tasks which you had full responsibility to complete using the program, and 4) Frequency of use, e.g., a occasionally, sometimes, often, regularly, daily, all of the time. (Clearly describe examples of duties and tasks performed using each one.)
Example: Word, 1) County of San Bernardino PSD, 2) 5/2019 to 9/2022, 3) Create letters to parents, flyers, other notices, 4) a few times a week.
If no experience with computer applications, indicate "N/A".
07
Typing Speed: Indicate your corrected typing speed.
- Less than 20 w.p.m.
- 21 to 35 w.p.m.
- 36 w.p.m. or above
- I do not have any experience typing
08
Specialized Certification Cards: Indicate your current possession of the following:
- CPR card
- First Aid card
- San Bernardino County Food Handler's card
- None of the above
09
PSD Site Locations: Check the geographic areas in which you are willing to work. (You will only be considered for the areas in which you are willing to work. Refusing a job offer, if you check its location below, may result in removal from the list.)
- Ontario/Chino
- Rancho Cucamonga
- San Bernardino/Colton
- Fontana/Rialto
- Redlands/Yucaipa/Loma Linda
- 29 Palms
- Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley
- Victorville/Hesperia
- Adelanto
- Apple Valley
- Barstow
- Crestline
10
Preschool Parent/Guardian: Indicate if you are currently or have ever been the parent or guarding of an Early Head Start/Head Start Child.
- Current Head Start parent or guardian
- Former Head Start parent or guardian
- Former Head Start child
- None of the above
11
Preschool Parent/Guardian: In the question above, if you stated that you are a current parent/guardian of a Head Start/Early Head Start child, indicate the school site that your child is attending. If none, indicate "N/A".
12
Preschool Services Department (PSD) Apprentice Program : Indicate if you have participated in or completed the PSD Apprentice Program.
- I have PARTICIPATED in the PSD Apprentice Program.
- I have COMPLETED the PSD Apprentice Program
- I have NOT participated in or completed the PSD Apprentice Program
13
If you have participated in or completed the PSD Apprentice Program as indicated above, include the year below. If not, indicate "N/A".
14
Has all information on your application and responses to the supplemental questions been appropriately completed? If No, be sure to review and update as needed before submitting your application.
- Yes
- No
15
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand.
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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