Senior Clerk

Salary: $22.52 - $27.42 Hourly
Location : San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Most positions work 8 hours/9-12 months
Job Number: 23-176
Department: District Wide Positions
Opening Date: 12/06/2023
Closing Date: 1/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
To perform a variety of complex and responsible clerical duties; to provide direction to other clerical staff; and to provide specialized clerical support to a program or department. Some positions in this classification may require fluency in reading, speaking, or writing a second language.
SUPERVISION:
Positions in this classification are supervised by designated managers.
Provides functional and technical direction to assigned clerical staff.
Positions in this classification exercise no supervision.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Independently obtains reviews, evaluates and processes records, transcripts, test results, applications, news copy, permits, materials and other records.
• Provides information and assistance to employees and the public by answering questions involving an understanding of policies, procedures, regulations and technical processes.
• Types and processes technical and confidential materials from written rough drafts, brief verbal instruction or notes.
• Independently composes letters, memoranda, lists, reports and other written materials.
• Modifies or devises forms for reporting data and establishes controls for insuring accuracy of data.
• Compiles and prepares complex reports based on a wide variety of sources.
• Maintains a complex system of interrelated files and records.
• May direct the work of other clerical staff in an office and may be responsible for the clerical operation of the unit.
• Schedules facilities; prepares agenda items for meetings.
• Maintains payroll, detailed purchase or budget records.
• Monitors and tracks budget expenditures; posts information to accounts.
• May check references of prospective employees.
• May prepare billing notices.
• May assist teachers and administrators with selection of instructional materials.
• Interviews and transacts routine business with individuals outside the unit.
• May assist supervisor with preparation of budget estimates.
• Performs other difficult, independent and technical clerical work requiring knowledge of the procedures and policies of the office or unit.
• Performs job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING: (These are the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination as approved on August 27, 1996.)
Two years of experience equivalent to a Clerk II or higher clerical classification in the San Bernardino City Unified School District.
OR
Thirty months of fulltime paid clerical experience.
AND
High school graduation or the equivalent.
Additional Information
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DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the advanced journey level class in the Clerk series. Positions assigned to this class are distinguished from the lower class of Clerk II by the performance of more complex and responsible clerical duties which requires the application of specialized knowledge of a particular field, interpretation of policies and procedures and greater impact on the District, department or unit. This class can be further distinguished by responsibility for providing direction to other clerical staff including prioritizing work, providing work assignments, monitoring work flow and providing technical assistance.
RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).
APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 35A. Current vacancies in this class work 8 hours 10-12 months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.
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THE EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be notified of the time and place of the examination.
Written examination. WEIGHT: 100%
Performance examination. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail.
Bilingual Certification. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail. This certification is required for bilingual positions in this class.
Applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
Note:
The proposed examination parts may be changed at any time following close of recruitment. Candidates will be notified in accordance with Personnel Commission Rules.
Only online applications are acceptedvia Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office. This eligibility list will be active for a period of one (1) year.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.
Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.
District employees and external applicants must submit the required proof of education and/or training with each application by uploading copies of a high school diploma, GED certification (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. If the required proof of education is not attached to the application you may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly indicated in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Resumes will not be considered.
Closing Date: January 9, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. PST
CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.
CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.
SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.
School Police Officers Differential compensation:
POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay
POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay
Associate degree: 5% to base pay
Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay
Master degree: 9% increase to base pay
For complete benefit details, please visit https://www.sbcusd.com/district_offices/business_services_division/employee_benefits