Position Description

ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 13-14, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 29-30, 2026

This recruitment is a General Promotional Opportunity and is limited to current Fresno County employees occupying a permanently allocated position who meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements specified in this announcement; permanent status is not required. Extra-help employees are not eligible.

The County of Fresno invites applications for the position of Chief Office Assistant. Incumbents are responsible for planning, directing and managing the clerical operations and staff of a department, including workflow analysis, assessment and staffing structure.

The current vacancy exists within the Department of Behavioral Health. However, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments as they occur.

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

Experience: Six (6) years of full-time, paid clerical experience, one (1) year of which must have been equivalent to that gained as a Supervising Office Assistant with the County of Fresno.

In order to meet the Minimum Qualifications, clerical 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). Your application must clearly identify supervisory experience over clerical staff.

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

As a condition of employment, some departments may require candidates to undergo and pass a thorough and detailed personal 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. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fresnoca/promotionaljobs.

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 any time 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 work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
  • In order to meet the minimum qualifications, clerical 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).
  • Your application must clearly identify supervisory experience over clerical staff.
• 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: July 13-14, 2026
  
• Tentative Interview Dates: July 29-30, 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 6 months and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. 
• 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.
  
  

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. Successful candidates may be required to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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: Jose Rubio

Benefits

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).
• Noble Credit 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

Supplemental Questions

01

As stated as part of the minimum qualifications, do you have one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Supervising Office Assistant with the County of Fresno?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please include your job title, employer name, job title of staff supervised, and duration of working in a supervisory capacity (e.g. Job Title: Supervising Office Assistant; Employer: ABC Management Company; Staff Supervised: Office Assistants; Duration in supervising capacity: 3 years).

Otherwise, indicate "N/A" in the area below.

03

As a condition of employment, law enforcement departments may require candidates to undergo and pass a polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination and a thorough background investigation (background materials for candidates who fail may be retained for three years). Background investigations include employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.


By checking “Yes” to this question, you certify that you are willing to undergo this process.

• Yes
• No

04

If required to take an online examination, do you have access to a computer with an internet connection that will allow you to take the examination? This examination will take approximately one (1) hour.

If you marked 'no', please contact our office at (559) 600-1830 as soon as possible.

• Yes
• No

05

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the exam process must contact our office at (559) 600-1830 and must submit their request at least 5 days prior to the scheduled exam date listed on this recruitment flyer. Supporting documentation may be required to evaluate the request.

If you marked 'no', please contact our office at (559) 600-1830 as soon as possible.

• I have read and understand the information provided.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

County of Fresno

Address

2220 Tulare St., 14th Floor








Fresno, California, 93721

Phone

(559) 600-1830

Website

https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Home