Principal Administrative Analyst - Unclassified

Job Description:

Principal Administrative Analyst - Unclassified

Description

The Job

The County of San Bernardino is seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Administrative Analyst to handle special assignments in support of the County Administrative Office.



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.

The position offers excellent Exempt Benefits that include:

TRADITIONAL OPTION BOTH OPTIONS INCLUDE MODIFIED OPTION

• 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

Click the links below for additional details:

County Exempt Compensation Ordinance
Traditional Benefits Option

Modified Benefits Option

THE COUNTY AND THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

San Bernardino County is a dynamic charter county governed by a full time, five member Board of Supervisors. The County Administrative Office (CAO) is responsible for providing direction to County departments and ensuring their vigorous pursuit of Board goals and objectives and implementation of Board-approved programs in an effective and efficient manner. Additionally, the CAO ensures that departmental staff provides the Board of Supervisors with timely and accurate information and their best professional advice on policies and programs.

San Bernardino County strives to provide its employees work life balance, where in addition to excellent career opportunities, a supportive work environment, and lucrative benefits and compensation, they are able to enjoy all our County has to offer.

Located in the heart of Southern California, we are a County that thrives on the diversity of our communities that offer families affordable housing, excellent schools and community resources, including libraries, parks, hospitals and international airports. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment with access to a variety of business and shopping opportunities, as well as, cultural and educational enrichment opportunities through museums, theater and higher education, including California State University San Bernardino, University of Redlands, and California Baptist University.

As the largest County in the contiguous United States, the County encompasses over 20,160 miles of diverse geography and climate that includes snowcapped mountains, flowering deserts, and pristine valleys and temperatures ranging between from the 30s to the 60s in winter and from the 50s to high 90s in summer. Adjacent to Los Angeles and Orange Counties, we are but a short drive away from Southern California's premier beaches, resort destinations, and major metropolitan centers.

Find resources and information about our County and Vision here:
Visit the County website
Learn about the County Administrative Office
Explore the County Vision

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, including physical and drug screening, and verification of employment history and education.

Visa 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 (3) to five (5) 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.

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.

Application Procedure : Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, July 11, 2025 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Be sure to clearly describe, in your resume and/or application, your experience in meeting and exceeding the desired qualifications as stated above. The most highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in selection interviews with the hiring authority and agency stakeholders.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on your application and/or resume is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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, follow this link 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. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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

Exempt Unit-Group C

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: 7/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$121,097.60 - $173,451.20 Annually