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SENIOR STAFF ANALYST

@ City of Fresno
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Fresno County, California, United States
$88k-$113k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:researching data, analyzing policy, supervising staff
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree (or year-for-year county experience) and 3 years' Staff Analyst-equivalent experience; master's may substitute for one year. Valid Class C driver's license may be required; FBI/DOJ clearance and background checks possible.
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Position Description


ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 7-8, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JULY 21- 23 , 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 Senior Staff Analyst. Incumbents perform a variety of professional assignments involving research, analysis, planning, evaluation, and administrative duties; performs specialty assignments or acts in a lead or supervisory capacity over lower-level professional and support staff; and performs related work as required.

The current vacancies exists within the Department of Public Works and Planning, Department of Social Services, Probation Department, and the Department of Public 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



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



Minimum Qualifications


Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

Substitution: Full-time, paid paraprofessional or technical work experience with the County of Fresno may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Staff Analyst with the County of Fresno.

Substitution: Possession of a master's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system may substitute for one (1) year of the required Staff Analyst experience.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.
    • If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
  • 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 7 - 8
  • Tentative Interview Date: July 21 - 23
    • 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.

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: Zachary Carter


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
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



02
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.

  • I have read and understand the information provided.



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
Please check the box next to the department where you are currently employed.

  • Agriculture
  • Assessor-Recorder
  • Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
  • Behavioral Health
  • BOS
  • CAO
  • Child Support Services
  • County Clerk - Elections
  • District Attorney
  • General Services
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology Services
  • Library
  • Probation
  • Public Defender
  • Public Health
  • Public Works & Planning
  • Retirement Association
  • Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator
  • Social Services



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