DISTRICT ATTORNEY STUDENT WORKER (EXTRA-HELP)

Position Description

ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 3-4, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 20-21, 2026 Are you a current college student who is looking for a rewarding job experience?

The Fresno County District Attorney's Office invites applications for the position of District Attorney Student Worker (Extra Help). If you are someone who is highly organized, dependable, trustworthy, and possesses professional office skills, you are encouraged to apply. Incumbents will work in the Criminal, Investigations, or Public Relations Units. Criminology, business, public relations, political science, media studies, and closely related majors are encouraged to apply.

The eligible list established for this recruitment may be used to fill Student Worker extra-help positions throughout the County. Temporary (extra-help) employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do no obtain permanent status and serve at the will of the department head.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

E ducation : Must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or university that is acceptable within the United States.

As a condition of employment with the District Attorney's Office, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and detailed background investigation. The background investigation includes employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com .

Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

Please Note:

• It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
• Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

• Tentative Exam Dates: August 3-4, 2026
  
• Tentative Interview Dates: August 20-21, 2026
  
  • Additional interviews, including those with other departments, will be scheduled as needed.
    

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months and will be used to fill extra-help positions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Positions in this classification are in MEDICAL GROUP I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Mitchell Norvise

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

Closing Date/Time: 7/23/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

7/23/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

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