Staff Analyst Trainee

The Job

Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026*
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Staff Analyst Trainees who perform a variety of administrative, operational, research, and analytical duties in support of departmental activities. Based on the assignment, positions coordinate special projects and studies; research legislation to determine effects on the organization; and advise management on policies and procedures related to personnel, systems, facilities planning, qualitative management, and related operational functions to meet programmatic goals. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Staff Analyst Trainee job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT

HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT BENEFITS Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses - Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- Accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible Schedules, dependent upon department assignment - Generous Pension
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
- Retirement Reciprocity, dependent upon position assignment
County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - DCAP Account - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
NOTE : C licking the following link for more Employee Benefits information: SB County BBOU: General

The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as well as in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. 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 Department 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, please refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Fire Auxiliary Services Units .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

PROMOTION: Trainees must demonstrate successful work performance to qualify for promotion to Staff Analyst I ( $29.39 - $40.38 Hourly ) within twelve (12) months or be terminated.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

* Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED (Must meet one of the following options) : OPTION 1

Education: A completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study.

OPTION 2
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience supporting professional staff in areas of administrative services, analytical studies, organizational operations, staffing or personnel organization, fiscal/budget, data analysis, statistical analysis, accounting, economics or a closely related field.

Education: A completed/awarded Associate degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study.

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.) Click here for more information on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess strong research and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and possess experience performing complex administrative analysis duties in a public sector environment.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :
An online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas (study materials are not available):

• Grants and Contract Management
• Management Analysis and Reporting
• Written and Oral Communication
• Government Revenues, Finance, and Budget

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email .

Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, April 25, 2025 . 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. 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/ .

Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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