Lead Payroll Specialist (Fire District)*
San Bernardino County Fire Department
The Job
- 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) job description.
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) (Download PDF reader)that provides a wage differential.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.
- Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
- 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
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Experience: Two and a half (2.5) years full-time 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: Office Assistant, retail sales, and food service experience is NOT considered qualifying. Desired Qualifications
Typing/keyboarding 10-key and typing skills are highly desirable; indicate your corrected typing speed on the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Selection Process
- 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, March 20, 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.Evaluation 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
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