PROGRAM TECHNICIAN I

Job Description:

PROGRAM TECHNICIAN I

Description

Position Description

Annual Salaries :
Program Technician I: $42,718 - $54,522
Program Technician I - Confidential: $44,876 - $57,278

ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 28-29, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 14-15, 2026

The Fresno County Administrative Office invites applications for the position of Program Technician I. Incumbents 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.

Individuals selected for confidential positions will be privy to decisions of County management affecting employer-employee relations.

The current vacancies exist in the County Administrative Office and require a valid driver's license. However, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments as they occur.

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.

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

Please click the links below to review the Samples of Duties for each classification.
Program Technician I
Program Technician I - Confidential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Please click the links below to review the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for each classification.
Program Technician I
Program Technician I - Confidential

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.

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.
    
  • 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: April 28-29, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates: May 14-15, 2026

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

Analyst: Sidney Thompson

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: 4/17/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

See Position Description