Staff Analyst Trainee

The Job

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San Bernardino County is recruiting for Staff Analyst Trainees who perform a variety of administrative, operational, research, and analytical duties in support of departmental activities. Based on the assignment, positions coordinate special projects and studies; research legislation to determine effects on the organization; and advise management on policies and procedures related to personnel, systems, facilities planning, qualitative management, and related operational functions to meet programmatic goals. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Staff Analyst Trainee job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

To review the job-specific benefits, refer to:Summary of BenefitsMemoranda of Understanding (MOU)

The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as well as in the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to the different agencies in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Special Districts Department are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. For additional details, please refer to the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan and Fire Auxiliary Services Units .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass the pre-employment process, which includes fingerprinting, prior to appointment; candidates selected for law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required, must pass a more stringent background check.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

PROMOTION: Trainees must demonstrate successful work performance to qualify for promotion to Staff Analyst I ($30\.57 - $42\.01 Hourly) within twelve (12) months or be terminated.

Minimum Requirements

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REQUIRED (Must meet one (1) of the following options):

OPTION 1

Education: A completed/awarded Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study.

OPTION 2Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience supporting professional staff in areas of administrative services, analytical studies, organizational operations, staffing or personnel organization, fiscal/budget, data analysis, statistical analysis, accounting, economics or a closely related field. Education: A completed/awarded Associate degree in public/business administration, behavioral/social science, accounting/finance or other relevant field of study. IMPORTANT NOTES:

EDUCATION

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. (Must be attached if applicable.) Refer to the NACES website for more information on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

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The ideal candidate will possess strong research and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and possess experience performing complex administrative analysis duties in a public sector environment.

Selection Process

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Examination Procedure:

An online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas (study materials are not available):

• Grants and Contract Management
• Management Analysis and Reporting
• Written and Oral Communication
• Government Revenues, Finance, and Budget

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Important:The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by5:00 PM, Friday, April 3, 2026.It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experienceas possible, as *resumes will not be reviewed**in lieu of the application materials.*

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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 need 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF)within one week of the recruitmentfiling 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.