What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Development & Housing Technician position at San Bernardino County?
Apply by 5:00PM Friday, September 18, 2026, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!
San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Community Development & Housing (CDH) Technician* who will be responsible for performing technical duties in support of a program or functional area within the Community Development and Housing (CDH) Department. Technicians conduct research, review, and organize data; prepare reports and documents; develop and maintain contract files, project files and databases; and provide program support and assistance to Community Development and Housing staff.
For more detailed information, refer to the Economic and Community Development Technician job description.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Community Development and Housing (CDH) Department seeks quality of life for the residents of San Bernardino County by providing community and housing development resources for low and moderate income families, individuals and communities. CDH invests several Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and State grants to undertake needed infrastructure projects and services for targeted communities. For more information, visit https://cdh.sbcounty.gov/
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and job-related physical exam, including drug testing, prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.
Sponsorship: 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 meet the following education and experience requirements: |
| EDUCATION: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, economics, finance, real estate, urban development, construction management, or a closely related field. Transcripts MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess a completed associate's degree (or higher) in one of the qualifying fields of study. --AND-- EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience with primary responsibility for interpreting, applying, and explaining governmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to fiscal processes, grant management, or HUD regulations. |
Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable)
The ideal candidate will possess experience working specifically in Community Development and Housing activities and /or directly with federal or state grant programs. The preferred candidate will also have extensive experience in Microsoft Office Suite, such as creating auto-text in Word; creating macros in Word, Excel or Access; using complex formulas and PivotTables in Excel; and creating PowerPoint presentations for publication on the web. Knowledge of and experience with IT, GIS, and data research and analysis is also highly desired.
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, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed.
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
Apply by 5:00PM Friday, September 18, 2026, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!
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.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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 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.
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. Review the Veterans' Preference Policy for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Review the County Employment Process for more information.
Salary : $52,374 - $73,778