The Job
FUTURE SALARY INCREASES* 3% effective February 22, 2025
3% effective February 21, 2026
The
Innovation and Technology Department (ITD) is accepting applications for a
Computer Operations Specialist who will coordinate the integration and implementation of all hardware and software changes within the computer operations environment. Duties include researching, evaluating and recommending new equipment and installation plans; monitoring and automating existing processes; reviewing modifications and upgrades to determine the impact on computer operations; serving as a liaison to systems support; monitoring and evaluating data center equipment; and monitoring server management processes and troubleshooting and resolving server management problems. This position also provides service desk functions for after-hours support.
For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification , please refer to the Computer Operations Specialist job description.
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
EXCELLENT 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/Schedule: Must be available to work different shifts. The County pays an hourly differential** to employees working night shifts. Refer to the MOU for more information.
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.
**Employees who work the majority of shift, including at least four (4) hours with or without intervening meal time, between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 8:00 a.m. of the following day, shall receive one dollar and seventy cents ($1.70) per hour over and above their base hourly rate. Effective August 10, 2024, employees who work the majority of shift, including at least four (4) hours with or without intervening meal time, between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 8:00 a.m. of the following day, shall receive one dollar and eighty-five cents ($1.85) per hour over and above their base hourly rate. Refer to the
MOU for more information.
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience as a computer operator, technician, or administrator in an enterprise multi-systems production operations environment using Microsoft Windows and/or IBM z/OS Operating systems.
-AND- REQUIRED EDUCATION: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed post-high school coursework in computer operations, programming, data processing, electronics or a closely related field.
Substitutions:
- An additional one (1) year of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.
- Completion of Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Certified Electronics Technician or IBM System z Certificate may substitute for the required education.
Desired Qualifications
Experience or knowledge of the following:
- IBM z/OS, CA-View/Deliver, CA-ESP, Windows Servers, TCP/IP, clustering, backup software administration, monitoring software administration.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment is subject to close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
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. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. 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, 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, 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 .
Technical & Inspection UnitThe 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.
