Mainframe Database Administrator*

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; f or more detailed information, refer to the Systems Support Analyst III 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 Benefits Summary for the Administrative Services Unit To view additional details, explore the Teamsters MOU

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.

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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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) 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 Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and 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: 8/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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