PROGRAM TECHNICIAN I

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 AUGUST 19-20, 2026

DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

This is a Departmental Promotional opportunity and is limited to current employees who occupy a permanent position in the Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning and meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements specified in this announcement. Extra-help employees are not eligible.

The Department of Public Works and Planning 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.

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

Program Technician I
Program Technician I - Confidential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

• 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. 

• 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

• 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. 

• Tentative Exam Dates: August 19-20, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates: September 2, 2026

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 6 months.

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

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCounty of FresnoAddress 2220 Tulare St., 14th Floor

Fresno, California, 93721 Phone(559) 600-1830
Website https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Home