Applications Specialist

The Job

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Applications Specialists who help end-users to be more effective using departmental applications and computing tools by having strong business applications skills, technical expertise, and general knowledge of the department's business areas and information technology practices and methods.

Incumbents may assist departmental Systems Analysts with the development and administration of business application requirements, security access authorizations, and other systems controls; gather and document application requirements and test data; and produce reports and queries.

For more detailed information, view the Applications Specialist job description.

The eligible list created from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

San Bernardino County offers competitive benefits! Click the image below to learn more!

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.

Availability: Some positions may require availability for night and swing shifts, weekends, and on-call, including holidays as needed.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

*The eligible list may also be used to fill vacancies with the County Special Districts, Fire Department and CONFIRE JPA. The County Fire District and Special Districts are separate entities from San Bernardino County, and as such, compensation and benefits for their positions are set forth in a different compensation plan. The salary for County Fire and Special Districts Applications Specialist is $62,504.00 - $90,584.00 annually . Click here for a summary of benefits for each department.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must qualify under ONE of the following options:

OPTION 1: Two (2) years of experience supporting business applications (i.e., troubleshoot; assist and instruct end-users in effective use; resolve problems) and utilizing advanced features Microsoft Office Suite which includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience must include supporting Apple iOS and/or Windows 10.

OPTION 2: Current PSE, WEX, or Intern for a San Bernardino County department, performing related duties AND a conferred Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, data processing, computer systems analysis or closely related field.

Substitutions for Option 1: Candidates may substitute up to one year of experience with thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in computer science, information technology, data processing, computer systems analysis, or closely related field OR a completed Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Office Specialist credential or certificate, or Microsoft Solutions certificate.

Candidates are required to list coursework and/or attach copies of certificate(s) on their application. Applications will be disqualified if candidates fail to provide a list of coursework or a legible copy of the certificate(s).

Desired Qualifications

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted deadline.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes will not be reviewed for the evaluation. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications.

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.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application 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.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committ ed 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.

Please click HERE for important 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: 10/25/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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