Economic Development Technician*

The Job

The Economic Development Departmentis recruiting for Economic Development Technicians* who will be responsible for performing a wide variety of technical duties in support of all programs within the Economic Development Department. Economic Development Technicians conduct research, review, and organize data; prepare reports and documents; develop and maintain contract files, project files and databases; plan and coordinate events; and provide program support and assistance to Economic Developmentstaff.

*For more detailed information, refer to the Economic and Community Development Technician job description.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

San Bernardino County’s Department of Economic Development fosters sustainable economic growth opportunities for job creation and revenue enhancement through comprehensive business expansion, attraction, and retention programs and services. The Department creates strategic partnerships with public and private entities to enhance global competitiveness and entrepreneurial development. Our team of experts specialize in connecting businesses with resources in the areas of economic development, international investment, workforce development, entrepreneurship and small business development, travel and tourism, and film and photography. They are dedicated to fulfilling the County’s vision of a vibrant, prosperous economy that creates a broad range of choices for our residents in how they live, work, and play. For more information, visit https://selectsbcounty.com/

Benefits Overview

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: 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
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Tuition Reimbursement

For more information, review the Employee Benefits Summary

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.

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. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet ONE of the QUALIFYING OPTIONS below.

OPTION 1 EDUCATION:
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited* college or university in business or public administration, economics, finance, marketing, or closely related field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree in the areas listed above has not been conferred.
-AND- EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience with a government agency or non-profit organization with responsibility for assisting organizations or businesses with related economic development services, such as business development, marketing, public relations, infrastructure construction/development, or grant management.

OPTION 2 EDUCATION:
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited* college or university in business or public administration, economics, finance, marketing, or closely related field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree in the areas listed above has not been conferred.
-AND- EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience interpreting, applying, and explaining government regulations, policies and procedures related to business management or grant management.

OPTION 3 EDUCATION:
Completed bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in business or public administration, economics, marketing, communication or closely related field.

*Coursework/degree must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education. Coursework/degrees earned outside of the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at the college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree is highly desired. In addition, the preferred candidate will possess extensive experience in Microsoft Office Suite, such as creating auto-text in Word; creating macros in Word, Excel or Access; using complex formulas and PivotTables in Excel; and creating PowerPoint presentations for publication on the web. Knowledge of and experience with IT, GIS, and data research and analysis is also highly desired. The ideal candidate will possess experience working specifically in Economic Development activities and /or directly with federal or state grant programs.

Selection Process

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, May 2, 2025 .

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants may be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs 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 e-mail 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. 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (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, please 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 Veteran's Preference Policy .

Please follow this link for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Technical & Inspection 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/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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