Senior Records Technician

Job Description:

Senior Records Technician

Description

The Job

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.

For more detailed information, view the Senior Records Technician job description.

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

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 locations as 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.

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION 1

Must possess twelve (12) months as a Records Technician or equivalent in a California County Assessor, Recorder, or County Clerk's office.

OPTION 2
Must possess eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent clerical or office assistant experience within an office environment or equivalent 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).

Desired 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.

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, Monday, December 29, 2025.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. 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 . (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application .)

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 12/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$48,734.40 - $66,976.00 Annually