Title Transfer Technician Trainee

San Bernardino County Fire Department

San Bernardino County Fire Department

San Bernardino County, CA, USA

USD up to 63,710 / year

Posted on Jun 6, 2026

The Job

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The office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARC) is seeking individuals with experience in reviewing legal property documents, such as but not limited to: exclusions, exemptions, deeds, and titles. Title Transfer Technician Trainees work under training conditions while developing the required knowledge and skills to independently interpret, research, verify, and process a variety of recorded document information into the Assessor's Property Information Management System. In addition to working with the public, Trainees will learn the processes of reviewing recorded documents and determining change in ownership for assessment purposes.

For a more detailed description of job duties, refer to the Title Transfer Technician Trainee job description.
Applications are also being accepted for Title Transfer Technician I which requires a separate application. In order to increase your opportunities, you are encouraged to apply for both levels in which you feel you meet the minimum qualifications.

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

Promotion: Title Transfer Technician Trainees are eligible for promotion to Title Transfer Technician I (up to $63,710 annually depending on selected benefit option) upon meeting the minimum qualifications for Title Transfer Technician I and receipt of a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within 18 months or be terminated.

Background: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

License: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

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 one (1) year of full-time equivalent work experience in a title company or comparable organization processing legal property documents that are used to transfer interest in real property.


OPTION 2
Must possess six (6) months of full-time equivalent work experience in a California Assessor or Recorder office assisting the public and/or appraisal staff with property information.

OPTION 3*
Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in business/public administration or other closely related field.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Experience MUST have been obtained within the last five (5) years.

All work experience and education information 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.

OPTION 3 COURSEWORK *
Transcripts MUST be attached to your application or submitted via email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Title Transfer Technician Trainee. Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.



EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and extensive experience processing a variety of legal property documents, experience working in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional interpersonal skills with the general public and government entities, and be able to multi-task and learn quickly.

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, June 22, 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. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below:
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