The Job
This recruitment is only open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Principal Administrative Analyst will manage special and/or sensitive projects and perform complex and specialized analysis related to policies and processes that have countywide impact. This position will provide support to the County Administrative Office (CAO) by:
- Communicating between the CAO and department heads; assisting in the preparation, analysis and review of reports and recommendations to be presented to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Coordinating the Board Agenda Item review and submission process; providing training and guidance to department submitters; writing and reviewing Board Agenda Items and contracts before final submission to the Board.
- Managing special projects and leading countywide initiatives; conducting highly complex and specialized research and analysis of processes, policies and procedures; developing and presenting information and recommendations related to current and proposed policies and operations.
- Assisting in preparing for, and attending Board meetings; attending, leading and/or providing staff support at County committee meetings including Policy Review and SB Safe committees; representing the county at various community and regional meetings.
This position is in the Unclassified Service and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority; it does not attain regular status in County employment.
Benefits
The position offers excellent Exempt Benefits that include:
- Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
- 88 hours Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
- 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
- 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave
- Higher Medical Premium Subsidy
- Medical/Dental/Vision – family coverage with premium subsidies
- Generous Retirement - Vested after 5yrs (sbcera.org)
- 401K with 2-for-1 County match up to 8%
- 457 (b) with .5-for-1 County match up to .5%
- 80 hours of Administrative Leave with cash-out option
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund with County contribution
- Flexible Spending Account – County match up to $50 per pay period depending on plan
- $1000 Education/Membership Reimbursement
- Tuition Loan Repayment up to $10,000
- Wellness Programs, including health club membership
- Dependent Care Assistance Plan
- 4% wage differential over the base rate of pay for all paid hours
- Paid time off (PTO) w/ cash-out option – up to 5 weeks accruable; can be used for vacation, illness, or other personal use
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Medical Premium Subsidy
PLUS FLEXIBLE 9/80 SCHEDULES & RETIREMENT RECIPROCITY WITH CALPERS AND '37 ACT PLAN
Conditions of Employment
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting and physical exam, prior to appointment.
Sponsorship: Please note, San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Desired Qualifications
Highly qualified candidates will have three to five years of progressively responsible experience managing special projects and performing complex and specialized analysis related to policies and processes that have organization-wide impact, and possess a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the US Department of Education in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, or other relevant field.
- Have experience coordinating with or within an executive office, regarding issues related to operations, policies, processes and procedures
- Be familiar with the Board Agenda process and have experience developing/writing Board Agenda Items, contracts and agreements
- Have an understanding of contracts, including interpretation, application and enforcement
- Have experience leading and coordinating projects and initiatives that involve multiple stakeholders
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be attentive to detail, and able to make wise decisions and provide sound recommendations
- Able to handle multiple projects, adapt to change and lead and promote successful collaboration to achieve desired outcomes
Selection Process
Indicate your interest in this excellent career opportunity by applying online: www.sbcounty.gov/jobs. Be sure to clearly describe, in the work experience section of the application, your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above.
Application Procedure: Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, November 1, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
