Salary : $73,694.40 - $103,792.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-16312-02
Department: Human Services
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, or Special District employees who hold a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Program Specialists II who perform program and/or operational studies as an assistant to the department director or serve as a team leader over program development staff. Program Specialists II also perform administrative and operational program development activities; monitor contract compliance; and analyze, recommend, and develop project plans/policies/procedures and knowledge assets/tools for agency/department programs.

For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
• Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
• Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet both the Education and Experience requirements:

EducationAn Associate's degree or equivalent completed college coursework (defined as completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education) in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education.

A list of completed college coursework or legible copies of transcripts MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess an Associate's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above.

Completion of the San Bernardino County Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of 4 quarter units of credit per MLA track completed.
-AND-
ExperienceTwo (2) years of full-time experience equivalent to a in San Bernardino County with primary responsibility for performing at least three (3) of the following functions at a programmatic or organizational level:
1) Research analysis, evaluations, and report and policy/procedure writing
2) Reviewing and interpreting legislation and/or regulations and projecting probable impacts
3) Collecting, organizing, and evaluating data and making recommendations
4) Contract development and compliance
5) Project management and collaboration with stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement programs.

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: research, project planning and development; program/procedural impacts and analysis; contract development and compliance; technical writing; employee development and training; and working with various computer programs and software applications. The ideal candidate will also have experience leading projects, supervisory, or management experience and Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field of study.

Selection Process

Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM on the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
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. Evaluation Procedure:There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

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.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, 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.

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01

EMPLOYMENT: Are you a current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, or Special Districts employee who holds a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position OR a former PSE, WEX, or intern whose assignment has ended within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

02

INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the employment history section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

03

DEGREE: Do you have an Associate's degree or higher in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education?

• Yes
• No

04

ATTACHMENTS: I have attached a copy of my transcripts or degree to my online application (coursework must be attached if a qualifying degree has not been completed).

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I have a completed Associate's degree or higher in a qualifying field.

05

PROGRAM SPECIALIST I EXPERIENCE: Indicate if you have experience as a Program Specialist I in San Bernardino County or equivalent.

• I have 24 months or more of full-time experience as a Program Specialist I in San Bernardino County or equivalent.
• I have 12-23 months of full-time experience as a Program Specialist I in San Bernardino County or equivalent.
• I have less than 12 months of full-time experience as a Program Specialist I in San Bernardino County or equivalent.
• I have no related experience.

06

EXPERIENCE: Indicate within which area(s) you have two (2) years of full-time experience with primary responsibility for performing the following functions at a programmatic or organizational level. All experience must be clearly detailed in the employment history section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

• Research analysis, evaluations, and report and policy/procedure writing
• Reviewing and interpreting legislation and/or regulations and projecting probable impacts
• Collecting, organizing, and evaluating data and making recommendations
• Contract development and compliance
• Project management and collaboration with stakeholders to plan, develop, and implement programs
• None of the above

07

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Indicate the name of your employer(s), dates of employment, position title(s) and duties performed where you gained your qualifying experience. Experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of your application. If no qualifying experience, indicate "N/A."
08

Project Management: Describe your experience with project management. Specify job title, employer, and dates of employment for each position where experience was obtained and indicate whether this was a primary/full-time responsibility or on an occasional basis. Include a brief description of the type of project(s) you have been involved with, scope of your responsibilities, project scale/duration, and experience working with internal/external participants. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
09

Leadership Experience: Describe your experience in a leadership role such as a supervisor, team/project lead, mentor, or staff trainer in a program setting. Specify job title, employer, and dates of employment for position where experience was obtained and indicate whether this was a primary/full-time responsibility or on an occasional basis. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
10

DEPARTMENTAL/PROGRAM EXPERIENCE: Some positions require special experience in the departments/programs listed below. Indicate within which departments/programs you have two (2) years of experience, within the last five (5) years, by checking the appropriate box.

• Transitional Assistance Department
• Transitional Assistance Department/CalWORKs
• Transitional Assistance Department/CalFresh
• Transitional Assistance Department/MediCal
• Transitional Assistance Department/Welfare-to-Work
• Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)
• Adult vocational or employment/training programs including Workforce Investment Act
• Adult services, long-term care service, home or community based services for a geriatric and/or disabled adult population
• Children's services including Adoptions, Foster Care, Child Protective Services, Children's Networking or related social service programs
• Child Support Services programs
• Behavioral/Mental Health programs or services including Prevention and Intervention, Community Crisis Services, etc.
• Public Health programs or services
• Preschool Services
• Other
• None of the above

11

SPECIAL SKILLS: Some positions require special experience in the areas listed below. Indicate in which areas you have ongoing experience by checking the appropriate box.

• Automated systems including hardware and software application
• Community Relations/Outreach
• Contract development, procurement and monitoring
• Employee development including development, planning and/or delivery of training
• Grant writing procurement and monitoring
• Intergovernmental/Interagency coordination
• Project management including developing project plans, leading/coordinating project groups and managing project time frames
• Compiling statistical reports and data
• Researching and analyzing legislation, State and Federal mandates, or other regulations
• Technical writing including policies and procedures, manuals, automated user guides, requests for proposals, reports and recommendations
• Advanced Excel experience (pivot tables,