JOB SPECIALIST I

JOB SPECIALIST I

Salary

$48,360.00 - $61,750.00 Annually

Location

Fresno County, CA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

26-0175

Department

Social Services

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

9/21/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

LIMITED RECRUITMENT

ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 - OCTOBER 1, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 12-15, 2026

The Fresno County Department of Social Services invites applications for the position of Job Specialist I. Incumbents assist social services clients to overcome barriers that affect employment readiness and self-sufficiency. This is accomplished through the use of case management methodologies and techniques including interviewing, determining employment and/or training needs, developing an employment case plan, and providing employment counseling and referral services.

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

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

OPTION 1:

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

OPTION 2:

Education: Completion of sixty (60) 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 as an Eligibility Worker with the County of Fresno.

OPTION 3:

Education: Completion of sixty (60) 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 performing case management in a human services setting, providing educational counseling, and/or providing employment counseling.

In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:

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

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to undergo and pass a background investigation. 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: 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 applicants 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.

• A valid drivers license number.

• 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: September 30, 2026 - October 1, 2026

• Tentative Interview Dates: October 12-15, 2026

• Additional interviews will be scheduled as needed.

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 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: Lucila Garcia

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

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

Some positions may require working in outlying areas of Fresno County. If a vacancy exists in an outlying area, only those candidates (on the eligible list) who select to work in these areas will be referred to the hiring department. Please select the outlying area(s) in which you are able to work (auto maintenance and gas costs will not be compensated). When considering your response, please note that new hires will be assigned to the location in which the vacancy occurs; you will not be considered for any location that you do not select below. Additionally, please note that the hiring department may assign an employee to any location as determined by departmental needs.

• Selma
• Reedley
• Kerman
• Coalinga
• I am NOT willing to work in any outlying area listed above.

03

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.

04

Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• County Website
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Other)
• Other Website
• Job Fair / Recruitment Event
• Friend, Relative, and/or Current County Employee
• Other

05

If you answered "Job Fair/Recruitment Event" in the previous question, please let us know which event you attended and heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".

06

If you answered "Other" in any of the options listed in the previous question, please let us know where you first heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".

Required Question

Employer County of Fresno

Address 2220 Tulare St., 14th Floor

Fresno, California, 93721

Phone (559) 600-1830

Website https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Home