Revised: 5/9/25 * THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION* EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:   * Written Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified five (5) days prior to the examination date. Examinations: In-Person Written Exam (Weighted 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of basic principles, methods and techniques used in relational Database Management Systems modeling, design, replication, propagation and tuning; working in multi-user, multi-platform network environment with understanding of DB/OS interaction; DATACOM-DB, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, Access, and/or standard database; MVS Job Control language; structured Query Language (SQL); data warehouse design and mining techniques; possess a working knowledge of COBOL programming language; general knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques; computer operation capabilities and limitations; nomenclature; and the principles of documentation/record keeping, data storage and retrieval. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination. Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards  Level I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-five (25) quarter units in computer science, management information systems or closely related field AND two (2) years of programming experience in an information systems environment. OR  Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-five (25) quarter units in computer science, management information systems or closely related field AND four (4) years of programming or data analysis experience in an information systems environment. OR  Completion of an accredited technical or vocational school training program in computer science, computer office automation technology, computer systems technology or closely related field AND four (4) years of programming or data analysis experience in an information systems environment. OR  Six (6) years of programming or data analysis experience in an information systems environment. OR  Two (2) years as a Programmer II or Information Systems Specialist III in the Kern County classification system.   Level II: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-five (25) quarter units in computer science, management information systems or closely related field AND four (4) years of experience in data analysis of complex computer application systems in an information systems environment. OR  Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university, including fifteen (15) semester or twenty-five (25) quarter units in computer science, management information systems or closely related field AND six (6) years of experience in data analysis of complex computer application systems in an information systems environment.  OR  Completion of an accredited technical or vocational school training program in computer science, computer office automation technology, computer systems technology or closely related field AND six (6) years experience in data analysis of complex computer application systems in an information systems environment.  OR  Eight (8) years of experience in data analysis of complex computer application systems in an information systems environment.  OR  Two (2) years as a Database Analyst I in the Kern County classification system.  Both Level I and Level II: Qualifying experience must have been within the last eight years.  Valid California Class "C" Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.   Full Job Description for Database Analyst I Full Job Description for Database Analyst II This position works within the Kern County Probation Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here.  Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county. To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:   Growth Mindset We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth. Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date. A background check may be conducted for this classification. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. This examination will establish an eligible list from which one (1) immediate appointment will be made at the Kern County Probation Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.   Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.