Principal Administrative Analyst - Unclassified (County Promotional)

San Bernardino County • San Bernardino, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Administrative Analyst manages special and sensitive projects and conducts complex, specialized analysis of policies and processes with countywide impact. The position supports the County Administrative Office (CAO), including communication with department heads and preparation, analysis, and review of reports and recommendations for the Chief Executive Officer. It coordinates review and submission of Board Agenda Items, trains and guides department submitters, and writes and reviews Board Agenda Items and contracts before submission to the Board. The role also leads countywide initiatives, researches policies and operations, and develops and presents information and recommendations. The analyst assists with Board meeting preparation and attendance, supports and leads County committee meetings, and represents the County at community and regional meetings.

This recruitment is limited to eligible current or recently assigned San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special District employees as specified in the posting. The position is in the Unclassified Service, serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority, and does not attain regular status in County employment. Countywide travel is required; the employee must arrange transportation and may need to use a personal vehicle. At hire, the person providing transportation must present a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance. Selected candidates must pass a background investigation and medical examination, which may include drug screening. The County cannot consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at application or in the future.

Requirements

• This recruitment is open only to current San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special District employees holding a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program position; former PSE, WEX, or interns may apply up to six months after their assignment ends.
• County employment must be clearly listed in the work history.
• Travel throughout the County is required; employees must make transportation provisions and may be required to use a personal vehicle.
• At hire, the person providing transportation must provide a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Selected candidates must pass a background investigation and medical examination, which may include drug screening.
• Candidates requiring visa sponsorship at application or in the future are not eligible for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of progressively responsible experience managing special projects and performing complex, specialized analysis of policies and processes with organization-wide impact.
• Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. Department of Education-accredited institution in Public Administration, Business Administration, Behavioral Science, Social Science, or another relevant field.
• Experience coordinating with or working within an executive office on operations, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Familiarity with the Board Agenda process and experience developing or writing Board Agenda Items, contracts, and agreements.
• Understanding of contracts, including interpretation, application, and enforcement.
• Experience leading and coordinating projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to provide sound recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to change, and lead and promote successful collaboration to achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate between the County Administrative Office and department heads.
• Assist with preparing, analyzing, and reviewing reports and recommendations for presentation to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Coordinate Board Agenda Item review and submission; provide training and guidance to department submitters.
• Write and review Board Agenda Items and contracts before final submission to the Board.
• Manage special projects and lead countywide initiatives.
• Conduct complex and specialized research and analysis of processes, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and present information and recommendations concerning current and proposed policies and operations.
• Assist in preparing for and attending Board meetings.
• Attend, lead, or provide staff support at County committee meetings, including Policy Review and SB Safe committees.
• Represent the County at community and regional meetings.

Benefits

• Job-specific Exempt C-level benefits are available under the Summary of Benefits for the Exempt Group and the Compensation Plan for the Exempt Group.
• An alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) is available and provides a wage differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior