EDP Systems and Programming Analyst I/II
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Multiple Locations- See Job Description, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-2550-03 (O)
Department
Multiple Departments
Opening Date
08/04/2026
Closing Date
8/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
SALARY: EDP Systems and Programming Analyst I: $100,518.08 - $121,012.32 Annually; plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable. For benefits info click HERE.
SALARY: EDP Systems and Programming Analyst I - Restricted: $104,551.20 - $125,860.80 Annually; plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable. Restricted positions are regularly privy to the decisions or recommendations of County management affecting employer employee relations. These employees are in the confidential-unrepresented bargaining unit. For benefits info on restricted positions click HERE.
Note: Applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
Current Vacancies: The current vacancies are in the Public Defender's Office and the Probation Department.
Future Vacancies: We are establishing one employment list to fill current and future Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Systems and Programming Analyst I/II vacancies in multiple departments and locations within the County of Santa Barbara. This job classification is utilized by 12 different departments within the County. Please make sure you select the departments and locations that you are willing to accept current and future employment.
If you are interested in working with the Sheriff's Office, Public Defender's Office or the Probation Department, you will need to select "All Locations" on the agency-wide and supplemental questionnaire.
Each EDP Systems and Programming Analyst I/IIs duties vary from one department to another depending on the needs of the department and the nature of the work that you will be performing.
THE POSITION: Under close supervision, the Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Systems and Programming Analyst I/II designs or modifies, and monitors computer application systems; assists system users with the resolution of computer application problems; writes reports and manages automated jobs; updates information on servers; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: EDP Systems and Programming Analyst I/II is a flexibly staffed class series. Positions in these classes perform applications analysis work of existing or new systems including programming, testing, maintenance, and implementation. This series differs from the Departmental Data Processing Specialist series in that the Analyst series focuses on the technical design, writing and testing of complex computer programs. Incumbents may specialize in computerized applications used in a particular type of service/program; e.g., criminal records, medical billing, inventory, financial, or personnel systems.
Employees may be hired at either the I or II level of the series. The I level is the entry level of the systems and programming analyst series, occupied by employees who require close supervision while acquiring great technical knowledge and ability to work with clients in needs and feasibility applications analysis. Employees at the II level work from general instruction and consult supervisors for guidance on policy matters and assist in the resolution of difficult technical problems. Employees are expected to gain the knowledge and ability needed to perform at the II level within two years.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE is expected to possess some, but not all:
Examples of Duties
Employment Standards
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards listed below:
Knowledge of: principles and methods used in analysis and development of data processing applications; principles of systems and procedures analysis; uses and limitations of data processing applications; principles of information entry, storage, and retrieval; programming languages applicable to systems in use; current developments in data processing; operating capabilities of common hardware configurations; principles and techniques of computer programming; basic math to develop simple equations in programming applications and to estimate costs of systems; and basic principles of electronic data communication.
Ability to: define problems, collect and analyze data, validate conclusions, and make recommendations; modify and write programs for efficient applications; write instructions and procedures; write systems and programming documentation; prepare clear and concise memos and written reports; identify and take corrective actions to solve problems in programs and production systems; communicate on technical issues with individuals with varying degrees of computer familiarity; apply advanced programming languages and programming tools; establish and maintain effective working relationships with users and others contacted in the course of work; read and interpret technical instructions used for such tasks as coding and operating systems; organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; work within prescribed time constraints.
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of: basic principles of electronic records management to design or modify programs, bookkeeping to design or modify programs, and budgeting to design or modify programs; principles of project management; basic principles of supervision; and principles of database design.
Additional Requirements:
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
The following is used for positions in the Child Support Services Department:
Background Check: This position has access to federal tax information (FTI) and is thus subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 Tax Information Security Guidelines for Federal, State and Local Agencies, which include criminal history background investigations every 5 years, subsequent arrest notification and citizenship verification through E-Verify.
The following process is only used for the Sheriffs Office and Probation Department:
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
For the Behavioral Wellness Department, once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidates appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. The County of Santa Barbara will not release any applicants email address to a third party.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: August 25, 2026, at 4:59 pm, PST. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Erin Kuhn, Talent Acquisition Analyst: erkuhn@countyofsb.org
Retirement Plans
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Miscellaneous Benefits
Compensation Summary
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: When completing your application and supplemental questionnaire, it is important that you carefully consider all the selections you make and/or the information you provide in the following areas:
Why? If you successfully pass the supplemental questionnaire ranking, you are placed on the large employment list. Your ranking is based on the scoring of your questionnaire and the number of candidates on the list. When a department has a vacancy, we will use the large employment list to filter based on the needs of the hiring department and the above choices youve made. For example, if the Social Services Department has a vacancy in Santa Barbara for a full -time position, then candidates who have selected the Social Services Department, Santa Barbara location, and full-time work will be pulled from the large employment list by rank order and the department will receive the top 10 candidates for consideration. When completing your application and supplemental questionnaire, be certain to select all the departments, locations, and work shifts that you are willing to be considered. Also, be certain to list any specific skills you possess, such as bilingual skills. Before submitting your application, please take time to check your selections. This is your only opportunity to make these selections.
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Below is a list of departments that utilize this job classification. Please select the department(s) you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies. Please keep in mind that during the life of the employment list, some of these departments may not have vacancies that arise. The current vacancies are in the Public Defender's Office and the Probation Department.
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To be considered for this position, your application must CLEARLY state how you meet the requirements under EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS on the Job Bulletin or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard did you clearly state on your application?
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If you selected answer option number two on supplemental question #3, A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to..., then please describe in detail your combined training, education, and experience that qualifies you for this position. If you did not select this answer option, please type "N/A."
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Please provide a complete list of the college-level courses you have completed in the following areas: principles and methods of systems analysis, systems design, computer program design, computer programming and information system technology. You must include the name of the course, the name of the organization where you completed the course, how many units earned and whether the units earned were semester or quarter units. You may also attach a copy of your unofficial or official transcripts to your application. EXAMPLE: Computer Programming CS101, 4 quarter units, UC Santa Barbara. Failure to provide complete details as listed above to this question will cause your application to be disqualified.
06
The work schedule for this position will depend upon the needs of the Department which may require incumbent(s) to work on weekends, night shifts, and on holidays.
07
Positions with the Sheriffs Office and Probation Department require that you successfully pass an extensive background investigation as part of the hiring process, which includes: a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ), polygraph examination, medical evaluation, and Livescan.
08
Positions with the Sheriffs Office, Public Defenders Office and Probation Department require you to be willing to work at All Locations regardless of the location selection on your application, as well as the understanding that you can be transferred another work location during your employment.
09
If you are applying for the Public Defender's Office, do you have experience working with applications and systems used to support public defense or private defense law firms?
10
If you are applying for the Public Defender's Office, do you have experience with Python, Velocity and Groovy programing languages? Please select all that apply.
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If you are applying for the Public Defenders Office, you will need to have experience with a variety of software. Please select the following programs you are proficient using. Please select all that apply.
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If you are applying for the Public Defenders Office, do you have previous experience working in a Public Defender's Office?
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The Civil Service Examination for this recruitment is a Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. I understand my responses to the following supplemental questions will be used as a scored selection device that will determine my ranking on the employment list for this job classification. For information on protest procedures for the supplemental questionnaire, please see Civil Service Rules 612 and 613: https://www.countyofsb.org/1444/Civil-Service-Rules
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Please select the IT Administration tasks related to network and system management that you have proficiently performed in a professional environment. Please select all that apply.
15
Please select the IT Administration tasks related to database and server management that you have proficiently performed in a professional environment. Please select all that apply.
16
What is your proficiency level in general troubleshooting tasks, such as defining problems, collecting and analyzing data, validating conclusions, making recommendations, and identifying and taking corrective action to solve problems in programs and production systems?
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What is your proficiency level in troubleshooting connectivity and network issues, such as troubleshooting connectivity, internet, and DNS issues?
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Please select the programming language(s) that you have professional proficiency in. Please select all that apply.
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Please indicate your proficiency in general computer science concepts. Please select all that apply.
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Please indicate your area(s) of specialized expertise within computer science. Please select all that apply.
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What is your proficiency level in evaluating and testing hardware and software, including functionality, compatibility, performance testing, design review, and usability testing?
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What is your proficiency level in security management tasks, such as improving security against active and passive threats, managing and supporting Active Directory, and managing antivirus systems?
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What is your proficiency level with data visualization, such as designing dashboards and infographics using tools like Tableau and PowerBI?
Required Question
Employer County of Santa Barbara
Address 1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93101
| Location | CA |
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