Programmer Analyst II - Department of Public Works (County Promotional)

The Job

This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, 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 6 months from the end of their assignment.

The Department of Public Works is recruiting for a skilled Programmer Analyst II to join our Business and Technology Solutions Division. In this role, you’ll support the design, development, and maintenance of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, helping to ensure the smooth operation of water, wastewater, and other critical infrastructure systems across San Bernardino County.

This is an advanced working-level position in the Programmer Analyst series. You’ll work independently or as part of a small team to support and enhance SCADA interfaces and applications, while also performing broader duties within the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including business analysis, programming, system testing, and support.

For more detailed information, refer to the Programmer Analyst I I job description.

Excellent Benefits Package!

Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

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Benefits By Occupational Unit: Administrative Services

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Availability: Incumbents may occasionally work evening and weekend hours. Some overtime, on-call, or call back work may be required.

Pre-Employment Process: : Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and credit check, 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.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the following education and experience requirements:
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college level courses in programming, computer science, software engineering, or related field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a Bachelor's degree has not been conferred
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Experience: Three (3) years experience working in a production environment within the past five (5) years , performing systems analysis and project planning for the purpose of developing business applications. Experience must include the use of a systems development methodology.
Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying work experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience or exposure to SCADA systems, along with a strong foundation in systems analysis, application development, and technical troubleshooting. They will be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of translating user needs into technical solutions. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and committed to supporting and improving critical infrastructure systems.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application by 5PM on August 8, 2025 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and/or the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

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 spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

Applicant Information and the 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: 8/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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