Principal Administrative Analyst - Unclassified (County Promotional)

Job Description

The Job

This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.

Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.



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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific Exempt C level benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits for Exempt Group
Compensation Plan for Exempt Group

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Travel: Travelthroughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.

Background : Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination, which may include a drug screening.
Sponsorship: 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 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 bachelors degree from an institution accredited by the US Department of Education in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, or other relevant field.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will:

• 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

*Note: 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.

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.

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.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE 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 the internet connection, computer, or browser used to submit the application.

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.

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 .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process guide .

Exempt Unit-Group C

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.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific