Board Assistant

BOARD ASSISTANT FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

June 2026 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

As the official repository of the Board of Supervisors’ records, the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is committed to transparency in government and providing public access to documents through the online posting of Board of Supervisors agendas, Statements of Proceedings and Minute Orders dating back to the late 1800s. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors also supports the Assessment Appeals Boards, County Hearing Officers, Special Districts and the City Selection Committee, in addition to administration of the Labor Relations Ordinance.

The majority of the department’s functions are defined and mandated by various California statutes, Revenue and Taxation codes, County ordinances, Board resolutions, the Board’s Rules of Procedures and Board of Supervisors’ policies. Additionally, the department provides a high volume of public-facing services, such as passport application acceptance services, passport photo services and notary public services. The Public Records Act unit, introduced in Fiscal Year 2022–23, has implemented the County's first web-based Public Records Request Center that provides a centralized system to coordinate, monitor, and respond to all County public records requests.

The department is comprised of operational units within three major budget divisions:
Executive Office, Legislative Services and Public Services. Additionally, the department administers the Board of Supervisors’ General Office and manages the Board of Supervisors’ office budgets. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors serves as the Executive Officer of the Board General Office and as the administrative officer of four Assessment Appeals Boards, as filing officer for economic disclosure statements (Form 700s), Deputy Secretary of the County Housing Authority and clerk of various other special districts and committees, including the County of San Diego Independent Redistricting Commission.

Board Assistants work in the department of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and handle a high volume of customer interactions, respond to queries by elected officials, County staff, the public and media. Board Assistants use a variety of automation systems and perform a variety of office duties, such as typing, filing, and distributing documents. Board Assistants must exercise independent judgment and must maintain a working knowledge of current relevant laws, regulations, and procedures as well as the ability to properly apply them.

Board Assistants coordinate and perform tasks of moderate difficulty, which require independent judgment, and a working knowledge of codes, rules and procedures pertaining to the unit and hearing boards; process and maintain Board records and files; provide County government related information to the Board of Supervisors, County employees, other governmental agencies, and the public.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong teamwork, collaboration and communication skills. Success in this position requires follow through on commitments, personal accountability, and the ability to effectively manage pressure from deadlines and customers. Board Assistants must adhere to the highest standards of customer service, timeliness, productivity and accuracy in their work.

All Board Assistants carry out the mission of the Clerk of the Board, which is, "the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors department promotes integrity in government administration through transparency, equitable access, and exceptional customer service."

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins after the interviews.
  
  Note:
  
  Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Start date will be based upon successful completion of…