What are the responsibilities and job description for the OFFICE ASSISTANT I (HEALTHCARE) position at County of Fresno?
LIMITED RECRUITMENT
ONLY THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING
8:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, until 100 applications have been received.
The County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Office Assistant I. Incumbents provide general clerical support which includes typing; filing; maintaining records; operating multi-line phones; providing information to the public concerning departmental or County operations; and performing related work as required.
Please Note: The current vacancies exist in the Department of Behavioral Health. The eligible list established from this recruitment may only be used by departments with programs impacted by California’s healthcare minimum wage requirements as mandated by SB 525. The posted salary information is based on hiring at a Step 4 placement.
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Applicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:
OPTION 1:
Experience: One (1) year of full time, paid clerical work experience. 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).
OPTION 2:
Education: Completion of fifteen (15) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
The following information is in addition to the options listed above:
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.
Notes: Depending on the hiring department's needs, the ability to type 25 words or more per minute 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.
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.
- 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: May 4-5, 2026
- Tentative Interview Dates: May 19-22, 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 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.
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