The Job
SALARY INCREASES 2% Effective February 2024 3% Effective February 2025 ( Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or
statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.)
STEP ADVANCEMENTS Bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5%
San Bernardino County is recruiting for
Department Management Analyst - Emergency Services to work within the Office of Emergency Services (OES) and the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA). These positions offer the opportunity to take on a dynamic and challenging role providing professional analytical support for a variety of areas essential to a department's operations such as: c ontract/grants administration; budget/fiscal management; special project coordination; f acilities planning; organizational/staffing analysis; and development/recommendation of policies and procedures.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time. Primary duties may include: - Recommend and establish contract forms and procedures; develop and process bid proposals and agreements; interpret contract terms and monitor adherence; recommend solutions to contractual problems.
- Develop and manage a variety of contracts for professional or consultant services, products, materiel purchases, etc.; draft contract terms and agreements; coordinate the review process with management, counsel, purchasing agents, vendors and other applicable parties; coordinate the approval process including Board Agenda Items (BAI) for contracts that require Board of Supervisor's approval.
- Interpret contract terms; review and monitor contracts and ensure compliance and/or performance requirements are met.
- Review expenditures and purchase orders; coordinate site visits and provide support in performance audits.
- May draft bid proposals; research, analyze, and prepare specifications and conditions. coordinate the issuing of proposal and evaluation of bids; negotiate and interpret contract terms and agreements; monitor compliance and/or performance.
- Research and apply for a variety of grant opportunities from federal, state, local, and other resources; identify requirements necessary for specific grant proposals; prepare compelling grant applications and subsequent follow-up; secure grants; recommend and monitor procedures for grant implementation.
- May support in the development and recommendation of various policies and procedures upon request; clarify and describe standard practices; design or improve forms to expedite procedures and coordinates the publication and dissemination of information.
- Prepare analytical reports, correspondence, and memoranda.
*Official Titles: Staff Analyst II / Staff Analyst II (Fire Department)
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTSICEMA was developed under a Joint Powers Agreement with San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono Counties. ICEMA is responsible for ensuring effective emergency medical services (EMS) for the three county areas. Specifically, they are charged with the coordination, evaluation and monitoring of EMS within the public and private pre-hospital providers, specialty care hospitals, paramedic base hospitals, as well as the effectiveness of EMS educational programs and medical disaster preparedness.
OES is responsible for countywide/interagency emergency planning, mitigation, response and recovery activities. This position will be responsible for overseeing a variety of administrative functions including contracts/grants/budget/fiscal administration, facilities management, procurement, and development/implementation of policies and procedures.
Some positions may be allocated to the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, which is a separate entity from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. Click here for a summary of benefits. For additional details, refer to the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Work Hours:
In order to meet the business service needs of the public that we serve during emergency activation , these positions will be required to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays and may work substantial overtime as needed and during emergency activation. This assignment is eligible for premium overtime or compensating time off for approved overtime hours worked. Employees may have to travel out of the County, or out of state to attend meetings, trainings, and conferences. Out of county and/or state travel is minimal. (
Note : Please refer to the appropriate MOU for applicable terms and conditions: Teamsters Local 1932 MOU - Administrative Services Unit or F ire Auxiliary Services Unit ).
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. When travel 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 : Prior to appointment, candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting, verification of employment history and education, and medical examination, including drug screening.
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.
Minimum Requirements
These positions require
both education and experience; to advance in the process applicants must meet the Experience requirement
AND one of the options for Education below:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional level administrative experience performing analytical duties as a primary job function in a combination of areas that include: budget/fiscal management, financial analysis and/or accounting; contracts, bid/proposal, procurement, 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 Option 1 Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study.
Option 2 Associate’s degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study
AND two (2) years of
additional experience (see note below) supporting management or professional level administrative services staff in any of the following areas: analytical studies, organizational operations, staffing projections and related budgeting, fiscal/budget analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis, accounting, economics, procurement, or other closely related duties.
Option 3 Thirty semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study
AND three (3) years of
additional experience (see note below) supporting management or professional level administrative services staff in any of the following areas: analytical studies, organizational operations, staffing projections and related budgeting, fiscal/budget analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis, accounting, economics, procurement, or other closely related duties.
Important Notes Regarding Qualifying Education and Experience: 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. General office/clerical, retail sales, eligibility worker, employment services, child support services and other similar experience is not considered qualifying. The
experience used to qualify under
Education Option 2 and 3 will be treated as a
substitution for the Bachelor’s degree and will not count towards the Required Experience .
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.
ICEMA seeks a self-starter experienced in budget/fiscal administration, with experience in fiscal administration of grants being highly desirable.
OES seeks a candidate with emergency services management and/or procurement experience.
Essential knowledge, skills and abilities include:
- Knowledge and understanding of principles and practices of public administration as applied to fiscal procedures and budget preparation and administration
- 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
- Familiarity with or ability to learn and understand principles and practices relevant to 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
- Proficient with enterprise financial management systems such as SAP
Selection Process
Application Procedure : To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline
. Applications will be processed as needed; recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
Note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application and/or the supplemental questionnaire.
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.
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 computer or browser used to submit the application.
Selection Process: T he selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.
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 spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see link below: Applicant Information and the County Employment ProcessAdministrative Services UnitThe 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/ .
