Staff Analyst II Trainee



Job Details

Staff Analyst II Trainee
Employer

San Bernardino County

Salary

$58,219.20 - $78,145.60 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-19650-01

Department

Multiple County Departments

Opening Date

04/19/2025

The Job

San Bernardino County offers a unique training opportunity for  innovative individuals with strong analytical skills looking to advance their career in public service. 

Upon successful completion of the Trainee Period, incumbents are eligible to automatically promote to Staff Analyst II ($70,844 - $97,344 Annually)

Staff Analyst II Trainees

Staff Analyst II Trainees plan, coordinate, and perform a variety of highly complex and responsible administrative, operational, research, and analytical functions to support and advise their designated departments’ management activities. These positions typically provide support and advice to department management in a variety of functional areas with department wide impact such as budget and fiscal management, contracts administration, grants management, legislative analysis, facilities planning, and organizational, operational and staffing analysis. 
 
The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the County as well as in the County Fire District and Special Districts. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
 
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. For additional details, refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
   
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening; candidates selected for law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required, must pass a more stringent background check. 
Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Staff Analyst II Trainee are eligible for promotion to Staff Analyst II ($5,903 - $8,112 monthly) upon meeting the minimum qualifications for Staff Analyst II (see job description) and upon receipt of a satisfactory work progress report. Incumbents must be promoted within 24 months of hire or be terminated.

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


These positions require both education and experience; to advance in the process applicants must meet one of the two options for Experience and one of the two options for Education:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (must meet one of the following options): 
Option 1
Eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent experience supporting management or professional level administrative services staff (staff equivalent to San Bernardino County Staff Analyst I or higher level classifications, see job description) in any of the following areas: budget preparation/monitoring, fiscal/accounting functions; contracts,  bid/proposal, or grant management; research and analytical studies; organizational studies; data/statistical analysis and reporting; organizational/operational/staffing analysis; and/or personnel management.

Option 2
One (1) year of full-time equivalent professional level administrative experience(duties and responsibilities equivalent to a San Bernardino County Staff Analyst I classification, see job description) performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: budget/fiscal management, financial analysis and/or accounting; contracts,  bid/proposal, or grant management; special projects coordination; facilities and capital improvement planning; data/statistical analysis and reporting; and/or organizational/staffing analysis or personnel management.

REQUIRED EDUCATION (must meet one of the following options): 
Option 1 
Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study.

Option 2
Associate degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study AND two (2) years of experience* supporting management or professional level administrative services staff in any of the following areas: budget preparation/monitoring, fiscal/accounting functions; contracts,  bid/proposal, or grant management; research and analytical studies; organizational studies; data/statistical analysis and reporting; organizational, operational, staffing analysis; and/or personnel management.

*The 2 years of experience used to qualify under Education Option 2 will be treated as a substitution for the Bachelor’s degree and will not count towards any of options under the Required Experience.
Important Notes Regarding Qualifying Education and Experience: 
  1. 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.) Click here for more information on evaluation services.    
  2. Qualifying experience must be clearly demonstrated in detail in the Work Experience section of the Application. 
  3. General office/clerical, retail sales, eligibility worker, employment services, child support services and other similar experience is not considered qualifying. 

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will be self-motivated individuals and collaborative team players with the ability to perform complex, sensitive, and detailed administrative and analytical work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative to make decisions, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.  
 
Essential knowledge, skills and abilities include:
 
  • Familiarity with or ability to learn and understand principles and practices relevant to governmental budget administration and fiscal procedures, contracts, grants and bid/proposal management, project management, facilities and capital improvement planning, data science/statistical analysis, and/or organizational/staffing analysis or personnel management.
  • Ability to conduct in-depth research, analyze and interpret a wide variety of complex data and information, identify options, and make viable recommendations
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Excellent writing skills with the ability to prepare clear and accurate administrative reports
  • Proficient with or intuitive ability to learn to work with enterprise financial management systems such as SAP. 

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 possibleas resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure:
NOTE: There is a six (6) month waiting period to re-apply for the same job classification (title and level).  
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. 

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. 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.
 
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

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/.

 

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Availability: Indicate your availability and preference for referral to vacancies in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. We recommend that you review the compensation plans and MOU's applicable to these positions. They are available at the San Bernardino County/Employee Relations website or by clicking HERE.
  • I am available for referral to County vacancies only.
  • I am available for referral to San Bernardino County Fire Protection District/Special Districts vacancies only.
  • I am available for referral to both County and San Bernardino County Fire Protection District/Special Districts vacancies.
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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.)

  • I have read and understand the instructions above.
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QUALIFICATIONS: These positions require both education and experience; to advance in the process applicants must meet one of the two options for Experience and one of the two options for Education.

Indicate the Required Experience Option you meet:

  • Option 1: Eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent experience supporting management or professional level administrative services staff (staff equivalent to San Bernardino County Staff Analyst or higher level classifications, see job description) in any of the following areas: budget preparation/monitoring, fiscal/accounting functions; contracts, bid/proposal, or grant management; research and analytical studies; organizational studies; data/statistical analysis and reporting; organizational/operational/staffing analysis; and/or personnel management.
  • Option 2: One (1) year of full-time equivalent professional level administrative experience (duties and responsibilities equivalent to a San Bernardino County Staff Analyst I classification, see job description) performing analytical duties as a primary job function in any of the following areas: budget/fiscal management, financial analysis and/or accounting; contracts, bid/proposal, or grant management; special projects coordination; facilities and capital improvement planning; data/statistical analysis and reporting; and/or organizational/staffing analysis or personnel management.
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Indicate the Required Education Option you meet:
  • Option 1: Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study.
  • Option 2: Associate degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study AND two (2) years of experience* supporting management or professional level administrative services staff in any of the following areas: budget preparation/monitoring, fiscal/accounting functions; contracts, bid/proposal, or grant management; research and analytical studies; organizational studies; data/statistical analysis and reporting; organizational/operational/staffing analysis; and/or personnel management.
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Qualifying Experience: For each the qualifying areas below in which you have experience clearly describe your professional level administrative experience performing analytical duties in those functional areas -OR- your experience in a support role to managers or professional level administrative staff performing analytical duties in those functional areas. For each job where you obtained such experience, please indicate the following information:

a) Name of Employer b) Position/Title held c) Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY) (when you performed these duties) d)Your Role: professional level administrative/analytical experience with primary responsibility -or- support role for management or professional level administrative staff. e)Your level of responsibility: Primary, ongoing responsibility; assisted (regularly/occasionally); participated.

NOTE: You must provide detailed responses to each of the areas selected above in order to be evaluated.

If you do not have such experience, indicate "No Experience."


Experience must also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.

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Budget/Fiscal/Finance/Accounting: Describe your experience your experience preparing and monitoring budgets; forecasting budgets or economic trends; developing fiscal/accounting procedures/controls; managing billing systems; monitoring purchases/expenditures; and/or conducting overtime analysis for salaries and benefits cost; and preparing financial statements, data/statistical reports, or related management reports. Be sure to include outcomes or results and recommendations presented. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

Experience must also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.

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Requests for Proposal/Contracts: Describe your experience developing and managing bid proposals and /or planning, executing and monitoring contracts. Include experience in the following areas:
  • Researching, analyzing and preparing specifications and conditions, preparing formal and/or informal requests for proposals (or bids), coordinating the issuing of proposal and evaluation of bids and/or
  • Developing, negotiating, and interpreting contract terms and agreements; and monitoring compliance and/or performance.

    If you do not have such experience, indicate "No Experience."


    Experience must also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.

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    Organizational/Staffing/Personnel: Describe your experience handling personnel or staffing matters that may include orientation, position control or onboarding processes and handling operational/organizational matters that may include coordinating trainings, briefings, public workshops, surveys, or other related presentations.

    If you do not have such experience, indicate "No Experience."


    Experience must also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.

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    Facilities and Capital Improvement Planning: Describe your experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating operational needs for building space, office layout design/planning/modifications, equipment and communication systems, risk management issues, security, and current and future staffing.

    If you do not have such experience, indicate "No Experience."


    Experience must also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.

    10
    Organizational/Operational/Policy and Procedures: Describe your experience managing projects or programs with organizational impact, the analysis and application of industry standards to current practices, state codes, local policies, new laws, rules, or regulations, their effect on your organization, and recommendations, revisions, or procedural changes that came about as a result of your analysis.

    If you do not have such experience, indicate "No Experience."


    Experience must also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.

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    Grants: Describe your experience researching and securing grants. Include experience preparing grant applications/proposals, monitoring compliance, planning and implementing projects, and meeting reporting requirements (internal and external). Provide samples of grants you have successfully applied for and/or worked on.

    If you do not have such experience, indicate "No Experience."


    Experience must also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.

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    Data/Statistical Analysis/Reporting: Describe your experience with the preparation, interpretation, evaluation and reporting of data (including data research). Examples can be financial or non-financial in nature. Examples should indicate how your work with data analytics facilitated decision-making. Experience within this area can include the use of primary or secondary data. If no experience, indicate "N/A".

    Experience must also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.

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    Specialized Experience: Indicate below each of the areas in which you have experience. (Check only those of which you have work experience.)
    • Insurance Knowledge (evaluating appropriate insurance requirements for contracts including coverage, limits, retentions, and carrier acceptability; responding to requests for underwriting data; preparing experience modification calculations; coordinating and analyzing actuarial studies and insurance forecasts; conducting the procurement of insurance coverage.)
    • Economic Development (Redevelopment, workforce/community development)
    • Procurement (purchasing, vendor bids, cost/benefit analysis)
    • Hospital Accounting (Medicare/Medi-Cal reporting, chart of accounts)
    • Healthcare/Medical Administration (Medical systems, medical procedures/terminology/administration, physician support)
    • None of the above
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    For areas checked above, clearly describe examples of the duties and responsibilities performed for each. Do not copy and paste selections above, experience must be clearly described in your own words. Include the name of the employer, dates of employment, and job title where you gained this experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A". This experience should also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application. NOTE: You must provide detailed responses to each of the areas selected above in order to be evaluated.

    Experience must also be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.

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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).

    • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
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    • I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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