PROGRAM TECHNICIAN I

Position Description

Annual Salaries :

Program Technician I: $42,302 - $51,402

Program Technician I - Confidential*: $44,434 - $56,706

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The County of Fresno is currently seeking efficient, detail-oriented individuals for the position of Program Technician I. Under immediate supervision, incumbents of this classification perform paraprofessional/technical work involving the application of technical principles and procedures in support of County programs and services; and perform related work as required.

*Confidential means that an employee assigned to a confidential position is privy to decisions of County management affecting employer-employee relations. These positions are typically used by the County Administrative Office and, in some departments, to perform human resources functions.

TELEWORK AVAILABILITY (Remote work options) - Some departments may offer telework opportunities which are dependent upon departmental directives. Candidates invited to interview for open positions may confirm availability of telework opportunities and discuss details with each hiring department.

Please note : The current vacancies exist in the County Administrative Office,Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office, Assessor-Recorder's Office,Department of Behavioral Health, and Department of Public Works and Planning. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions, including positions in other County departments as vacancies occur. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

As a condition of employment, some departments may require candidates to undergo and pass a background investigation and/or polygraph examination. These investigations include 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.

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.

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

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:

OPTION 1 :

Education : Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

OPTION 2 :

Education : Completion of thirty (30) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in an office setting which involved data entry, maintaining records and files, and contact with the public.

OPTION 3 :

Experience : Four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience in an office setting which involved data entry, maintaining records and files, and contact with the public.

In addition to the options listed above, the following may be required:

License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.

Notes : Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to candidates possessing a specific education and/or experience background related to the specific position vacancy as authorized by the Director of Human Resources.

Incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Please fully list your work experience including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application.
  • Qualifying work experience must have been gained in an office environment (e.g. experience gained as a cashier in a store or restaurant, delivery driver or bank teller is not considered qualifying experience).
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned if applicable, and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application may result in the disqualification of your application.
• If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Samantha Her; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov .
• College/university transcripts may be requested to verify completion of qualifying units.

SELECTION PROCESS :

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for the process listed below:

• Written Examination - If required, the examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline)
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please note : All applications must be received online only by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

HOW TO APPLY :

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com .

Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

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

Please be advised that 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.

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

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 and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - 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 .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Samantha Her

REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE :

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

• Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
• NobleCredit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS :

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

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

Closing Date/Time: 2/14/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

2/14/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

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