County of San Bernardino, CA
Mainframe Database Administrator*
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Salary :
$94,182.40 - $129,729.60 Annually Location :
San Bernardino, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
25-19970MDA-01 Department:
Innovation and Technology Department Opening Date:
08/09/2025 Closing Date:
8/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job The
Innovation and Technology Department
is accepting applications for a
Mainframe Database Administrator*
to maintain a variety of computer systems and assist with system support, database design and administration for the Innovation and Technology Department (ITD)This position requires specialized types of expertise in Database Administration, Systems Programming, and Application Support. Key responsibilities may include: Assist in the installation, implementation, testing, and tuning of IMS and DB2 Database and Transaction systems. Database support for application developers. Assist in Maintenance and tuning of backup and recovery processes for IMS and DB2 Disaster Recovery preparedness. Assist in maintaining IMS virtualization mapping for IBM Data Virtualization Manager (DVM). Work with other DBAs and systems programmers to support DBA software, such as DB2 connect, QMF, Shadow direct and other database related products. *Official Job Title: Systems Support Analyst III; for more detailed information, refer to the class specification. BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Medical and Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium Subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account (FSA): 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 Plan Retirement Medical Trust Fund DCAP Account -
County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement For additional information review the To view additional details, explore the CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process:
Incumbent must successfully complete a background investigation (fingerprinting and work history/education check) in addition to a job-related physical exam, including a drug test. Availability:
Must be available to work different shifts. The County pays an hourly differential for those employees working night shifts. 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. Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet BOTH the Experience and Education requirements to qualify.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of work experience, within the last ten (10) years, working as an IMS and/or DB2 database administrator in a z/OS environment.
Must have experience with the following:
Database monitoring tool (Such as Mainview, Omegamon, etc.) IMS system administration using IMS consoles, JCL, DL/1, DFSDDLTO, backup and restore, database reorganization and Pointer Checker. Development lifecycle, Program Specification Block (PSB) generation, Copybooks templates, and Message Format Service (MFS). DB2 system administration on zOS using native DB2 utilities, stored procedures, backup and restore, cloning of databases, and database reorganization. DB2 support on zOS such as troubleshooting issues, reviewing the need for PTFs, assisting developers with troubleshooting DB2 performance issues. -AND-
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Thirty (30) semester/(45 quarter) units of completed, post high-school coursework from an accredited university or technical school in Computer Science, or a closely related field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application unless a degree in one of the listed fields has been conferred.
Substitutions:
An additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education. A bachelor's degree in computer science, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required years of experience. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, along with knowledge of/experience with the following:
Sysview for IMS ,
ESP, Endevor, or OpsMVS from Broadcom File Manager Shadow from Rocket software Tivoli Decision Support or IBM z Performance and Capacity Analytics (zIPCA) IBM DB2 and QMF IMS Performance Analyzer IMS Problem Investigator Candidates should detail any related experience/education in these areas on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Selection Process 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 and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline.
Resumes
will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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 need technical assistance, follow this link to 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
For more important details, 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
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 01
PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT Instructions:
The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a
competitive evaluation of qualifications . It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
I have read and understand the above statement.
02
Education/Coursework:
A list of coursework is required. Please provide the following information:
Course Number & Title School name Units: number of units & type (semester or quarter)
Example: CSCI 1-Computer Science I, CSUSB, 4 qtr units.If you have completed a degree in Computer Science or other closely related field, indicate degree completed (e.g., B.S., M.S., etc.), major field, and school. You do not need to list coursework. If none, indicate "N/A"
03
IMS or DB2 Database Administrator Experience:
Describe your experience as an IMS or DB2 database administrator. Include the environment and the duties performed, i.e., installing/upgrading, configuring, testing, performance tuning and disaster recovery planning. Include number of years of experience and name of employer; ensure employer is listed in your work history.If none, indicate "N/A." 04
z/OS Environment Experience:
Describe your experience working in a z/OS environment. Indicate on a separate line each the utilities you have used and the reason for their use, i.e., Mainview, DB2 Connect, Shadow Direct, IMS database tools, APPC/IMS, ADF, and BTS. Include number of years of experience and name of employer; ensure employer is listed in your work history.If none, indicate "N/A." 05
IT Project Experience:
Briefly describe your IT project experience relative to database administration. Indicate the project's purpose, your role, the scope, size and length of the project(s), and the employer. Include number of years of experience.If none, indicate "N/A." 06
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:
As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.) Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
07 **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note:
If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
I understand
08
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted..
Required Question
$94,182.40 - $129,729.60 Annually Location :
San Bernardino, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
25-19970MDA-01 Department:
Innovation and Technology Department Opening Date:
08/09/2025 Closing Date:
8/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job The
Innovation and Technology Department
is accepting applications for a
Mainframe Database Administrator*
to maintain a variety of computer systems and assist with system support, database design and administration for the Innovation and Technology Department (ITD)This position requires specialized types of expertise in Database Administration, Systems Programming, and Application Support. Key responsibilities may include: Assist in the installation, implementation, testing, and tuning of IMS and DB2 Database and Transaction systems. Database support for application developers. Assist in Maintenance and tuning of backup and recovery processes for IMS and DB2 Disaster Recovery preparedness. Assist in maintaining IMS virtualization mapping for IBM Data Virtualization Manager (DVM). Work with other DBAs and systems programmers to support DBA software, such as DB2 connect, QMF, Shadow direct and other database related products. *Official Job Title: Systems Support Analyst III; for more detailed information, refer to the class specification. BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Medical and Dental: Family Coverage Vision: Employee Coverage Premium Subsidies to offset health costs Flexible Spending Account (FSA): 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 Plan Retirement Medical Trust Fund DCAP Account -
County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement For additional information review the To view additional details, explore the CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process:
Incumbent must successfully complete a background investigation (fingerprinting and work history/education check) in addition to a job-related physical exam, including a drug test. Availability:
Must be available to work different shifts. The County pays an hourly differential for those employees working night shifts. 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. Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet BOTH the Experience and Education requirements to qualify.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of work experience, within the last ten (10) years, working as an IMS and/or DB2 database administrator in a z/OS environment.
Must have experience with the following:
Database monitoring tool (Such as Mainview, Omegamon, etc.) IMS system administration using IMS consoles, JCL, DL/1, DFSDDLTO, backup and restore, database reorganization and Pointer Checker. Development lifecycle, Program Specification Block (PSB) generation, Copybooks templates, and Message Format Service (MFS). DB2 system administration on zOS using native DB2 utilities, stored procedures, backup and restore, cloning of databases, and database reorganization. DB2 support on zOS such as troubleshooting issues, reviewing the need for PTFs, assisting developers with troubleshooting DB2 performance issues. -AND-
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Thirty (30) semester/(45 quarter) units of completed, post high-school coursework from an accredited university or technical school in Computer Science, or a closely related field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application unless a degree in one of the listed fields has been conferred.
Substitutions:
An additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education. A bachelor's degree in computer science, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required years of experience. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, along with knowledge of/experience with the following:
Sysview for IMS ,
ESP, Endevor, or OpsMVS from Broadcom File Manager Shadow from Rocket software Tivoli Decision Support or IBM z Performance and Capacity Analytics (zIPCA) IBM DB2 and QMF IMS Performance Analyzer IMS Problem Investigator Candidates should detail any related experience/education in these areas on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Selection Process 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 and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline.
Resumes
will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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 need technical assistance, follow this link to 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
For more important details, 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
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 01
PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT Instructions:
The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a
competitive evaluation of qualifications . It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
I have read and understand the above statement.
02
Education/Coursework:
A list of coursework is required. Please provide the following information:
Course Number & Title School name Units: number of units & type (semester or quarter)
Example: CSCI 1-Computer Science I, CSUSB, 4 qtr units.If you have completed a degree in Computer Science or other closely related field, indicate degree completed (e.g., B.S., M.S., etc.), major field, and school. You do not need to list coursework. If none, indicate "N/A"
03
IMS or DB2 Database Administrator Experience:
Describe your experience as an IMS or DB2 database administrator. Include the environment and the duties performed, i.e., installing/upgrading, configuring, testing, performance tuning and disaster recovery planning. Include number of years of experience and name of employer; ensure employer is listed in your work history.If none, indicate "N/A." 04
z/OS Environment Experience:
Describe your experience working in a z/OS environment. Indicate on a separate line each the utilities you have used and the reason for their use, i.e., Mainview, DB2 Connect, Shadow Direct, IMS database tools, APPC/IMS, ADF, and BTS. Include number of years of experience and name of employer; ensure employer is listed in your work history.If none, indicate "N/A." 05
IT Project Experience:
Briefly describe your IT project experience relative to database administration. Indicate the project's purpose, your role, the scope, size and length of the project(s), and the employer. Include number of years of experience.If none, indicate "N/A." 06
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:
As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.) Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
07 **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note:
If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
I understand
08
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted..
Required Question