INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I (SHERIFF ONLY)

February 2, 2026

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DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;" data-pasted="true">This recruitment is a Departmental Promotional Opportunity and is limited to current employees who occupy a permanent position in the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office and meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements specified in this announcement. Extra-help employees are not eligible. </div>The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office invites applications for the position of Information Technology Specialist I. The Incumbent provides technical support of computer and enterprise applications and systems including, but not limited to, hardware, software, and peripheral equipment; and performs related work as required. Responsibilities include providing end-user support; installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining computer hardware, software, and related peripheral equipment; and troubleshooting endpoint devices and network connectivity issues.Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our <a href="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">mission</a> is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.<a href="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="">Please click here to review the Samples of Duties</a><a href="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="">Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</a>OPTION 1: Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system with at least fifteen (15) units of course work in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field. Copies of transcripts must be attached to your application to verify education requirements. OPTION 2: Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting computer systems and related peripheral equipment or designing, developing, and modifying computer applications. In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required: License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver's license, or equivalent. Please Note: 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.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.HOW TO APPLY Applicants must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at <a data-fr-linked="true" href="" data-pasted="true" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href=""> style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">.<div data-empty="true" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">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 this recruitment by logging on to: <a href="" style=" color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""> style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. Please Note:</div><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;">It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address and telephone number changes. </li><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;">Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.</li></ul> <div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS</div><ul style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A complete, accurate Fresno County Employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:<ul style=" padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit;"><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.</li></ul></li><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A copy of your degree or transcripts that verify possession of the required education, if applicable; unofficial transcripts are acceptable. <ul style=" padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit;"><li style=" text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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. </li></ul></li><li style=" padding: 0px; margin: 0px; text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Supplemental Questionnaire</li></ul> <div data-empty="true" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">Please Note: </div><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;">Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.</li><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;">Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.</li><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;">Submission must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. </li><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;">Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.</li></ul><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"> 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.</div><ul><li>Tentative Exam Dates: February 19-20, 2026 </li><li>Tentative Interview Dates: March 9-13, 2026 </li></ul><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">Please Note: </div><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;">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.</li><li style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;">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.</li></ul><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">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. </div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.</div><div data-empty="true" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: justify;">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. </div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;">Analyst: Tiffany Lee</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

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