Recorder-County Clerk Staff Training Instructor*
Salary
$63,585.60 - $87,380.80 Annually
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-20015ARC-01
Department
Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
Opening Date
06/27/2026
Closing Date
7/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerks (ARC) office is recruiting for a Recorder-County Clerk Staff Training Instructor* to plan, coordinate, assess, and deliver training programs for staff within the Recorder-County Clerk division. Training responsibilities include Recorder-County Clerk operations such as document recording, vital records issuance, marriage services, fictitious business name filings, special registrations, and other Recorder-County Clerk functions.
The Recorder-County Clerk Staff Training Instructor will develop and maintain curricula, instructional materials, and training resources; establish learning objectives and determine course content, sequencing, and delivery methods; provide classroom, virtual, and individual instruction to audiences of varying sizes and experience levels; and design assessment tools to evaluate trainee performance and training effectiveness. Incumbents will collaborate with subject matter experts, supervisors, and department staff to identify training needs, ensure the technical accuracy of training materials, and promote consistent application of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Additionally, the Training Instructor will attend and participate in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, and interdepartmental meetings; travel to County facilities and Recorder-County Clerk locations to conduct training and support operational initiatives; and maintain subject matter expertise by remaining current on industry trends, legislative changes, regulations, and best practices affecting Recorder-County Clerk operations.
For more detailed information, refer to the Staff Training Instructor job description.
Applications are also being accepted for Staff Training Instructor Trainee 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)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history, and physical exam/drug test.
Physical Requirements: Incumbents deliver classroom training on a regular basis which includes frequent and continuous walking and standing.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Mileage reimbursement may be available.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates will be required to present their legal right to work in the United States prior to employment.
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I
Education: Must possess a completed/awarded bachelors degree in education, business administration, public administration, communications, organizational development, human resources, English, social/behavioral science, or a closely related field.
Experience: Must possess one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a professional trainer or educator, which included full-scope responsibility for conducting needs assessments, developing curricula or course materials, delivering instruction, and evaluating the training program for adult learners. Note: Providing on-the-job training/peer-mentoring is not considered qualifying experience.
OPTION 2
Education: Must possess thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of completed college coursework in education, business administration, public administration, communications, organizational development, human resources, English, social/behavioral science, or a closely related field. (Transcripts MUST be submitted with the application if applicant does not possess a completed Associate degree (or higher), or the application will be disqualified.)
Experience: Must possess three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience in a Recorder, County Clerk, or Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk office performing Recorder-County Clerk functions such as document recording, vital records issuance, marriage services, fictitious business name filings, special registrations, records management, or related operations.
OPTION 3
Education: Must possess thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of completed college coursework in education, business administration, public administration, communications, organizational development, human resources, English, social/behavioral science, or a closely related field. (Transcripts MUST be submitted with the application if applicant does not possess a completed Associate degree (or higher), or the application will be disqualified.)
Experience: Must possess one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience (equivalent to a San Bernardino County Senior Records Technician classification or higher) with San Bernardino County performing Recorder-County Clerk functions as a lead, senior, trainer, or supervisory capacity that included responsibility for training staff, developing training materials, mentoring employees, conducting quality reviews, or assisting with implementation of departmental procedures and operational changes.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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.
MLA Credit:Completion of the San Bernardino County Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of four (4) quarter units of credit per MLA track completed. (Must be clearly demonstrated on the application.) Experience:
Formal or informal training/mentoring experience must be clearly demonstrated on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Experience may be concurrent.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
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, July 10, 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:
Employment Hiring Process Information
SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Administrative Services 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.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
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Education: Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
Education referenced MUST be clearly demonstrated in the education experience section of your application.
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Option 1 Experience: Clearly describe in detail your experience as a professional trainer or educator, which included full-scope responsibility for conducting needs assessments, developing curricula or course materials, delivering instruction, and evaluating the training program for adult learners. Be sure to include the size and composition (e.g. 25-50 job seekers, staff, etc.) of the audience, frequency (e.g. quarterly, 3x weekly, daily, etc.), If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Option 2 Experience: Clearly describe in detail your experience in a Recorder, County Clerk, or Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk office performing Recorder-County Clerk functions such as document recording, vital records issuance, marriage services, fictitious business name filings, special registrations, records management, or related operations. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Option 3 Experience: Clearly describe in detail your experience with San Bernardino County performing Recorder-County Clerk functions as a lead, senior, trainer, or supervisory capacity that included responsibility for training staff, developing training materials, mentoring employees, conducting quality reviews, or assisting with implementation of departmental procedures and operational changes. Include specific duties and tasks performed and types and size of group(s) trained/mentored. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Curriculum Development: Describe your experience conducting needs assessments, developing curricula or course materials, delivering instruction, and/or evaluating a training program for adult learners. Include the steps taken to develop materials and to ensure curriculum goals were met. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Class Size: Indicate the largest group you have trained, mentored, or presented to in a classroom or professional setting.
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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).
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We have become aware of an increase in Gmails 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. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). 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 www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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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.
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Employer San Bernardino County
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