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Looking for work in Fresno County? See available jobs paying up to $245,000 a year

Job-seekers stop to speak to City of Fresno recruiters who were among dozens of area businesses and government agencies looking to hire during a job fair hosted by Workforce Connection and the City of Fresno in response to the laying off of 300 Fresno employees from Bitwise Industries, at Fresno City Hall on Friday, June 16. 2023.
Job-seekers stop to speak to City of Fresno recruiters who were among dozens of area businesses and government agencies looking to hire during a job fair hosted by Workforce Connection and the City of Fresno in response to the laying off of 300 Fresno employees from Bitwise Industries, at Fresno City Hall on Friday, June 16. 2023. ckohlruss@fresnobee.com

Are you looking for work right now, or do you know someone who is?

Fresno County is hiring for multiple positions in various departments, including behavioral health and information technology.

The county provides benefits, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans as well as retirement for regular full-time employees.

You can see the full list of open jobs on the county’s website and apply for work online.

These are available positions in Fresno County as of Friday, Feb. 14:

Correctional Officer I | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Sheriff
  • Salary: 53,846 to $68,744 per year

The correctional officer is responsible for the enforcement of all public safety laws within Fresno County.

The correctional officer controls and oversees the activities of inmates detained within the sheriff’s, coroner’s, and public administrator’s office detention facilities and performs related work as required.

The application period is continuous

Defense Attorney III | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Public Defender
  • Salary: $105,326 to $134,446 per year

Duties for the defense attorney III include acting as defense counsel in major criminal cases. Interviewing and advising clients and witnesses.

It involves studying, interpreting, and applying laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases and briefs. The attorney also prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.

The application period is continuous.

Director of General Services | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: General Services
  • Salary: $174,434 to $222,612 per year

The director of general services reports to the county administrative officer, formulates broad objectives and policies that carry out the mission of the department and provides administrative direction to division managers regarding the operations of their respective divisions.

As an appointed department head, this position is exempt from Civil Service status and is hired by and serves at the pleasure of the county administrative officer

The application period is continuous.

Director of Information Technology | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Information Technology
  • Salary: $192,322 to $245,466 per year

The director of information technology reports to the county administrative officer, formulates strategic objectives and policies that carry out the mission of the department. The director also provides administrative direction to department managers regarding the operations of their respective divisions.

As an appointed department head, this position is exempt from Civil Service status, is hired by and serves at the pleasure of the county administrative officer and subject to approval by the board of supervisors.

The application period is continuous.

Division Manager Environmental Health | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Public Health
  • Salary: $124,020 to $158,288 per year

The division manager reports to the director of public health or their designee and manages and coordinates the day-to-day work of staff involved in conducting environmental health inspections and investigations.

The incumbent also oversees hazmat and emergency management functions and coordinates contracted services for animal control and other related activities.

The application period is continuous.

Mental Health Nurse II | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Behavioral Health
  • Salary: $93,860 to $119,808 per year

The mental health nurse II provides direct and indirect mental health nursing services to the community.

Responsibilities include evaluating an individual or family’s psychological, physical and social status. The role also involves working with conjoint, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention services, and referral to other appropriate community agencies.

The application period is continuous.

Senior Engineering Technician | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Public Works and Planning
  • Salary: $65,858 to $84,084 per year

The senior engineering technician is responsible for a project or program and may act in a lead capacity, requiring a degree of technical expertise in the assigned activity, independent judgment and decision making along with accountability for assignment output.

The application period is continuous.

Supervising Librarian | Permanent, full-time

  • Department: Library
  • Salary: $72,956.00 to $93,106 per year

The supervising librarian assists in developing, planning and implementing San Joaquin Valley Library System goals and objectives while providing guidance to staff.

The librarian recommends and administers policies and procedures and implements the strategic priorities as directed by the administrative council and the administrative librarian.

The position also serves as the primary point of contact for member library directors and technology vendors regarding the Inventory Locator Service and digital collections.

Fernanda Galan
The Fresno Bee
Fernanda Galan covers Central Valley and California news as The Fresno Bee’s service journalism reporter. Before joining The Bee in 2024, she reported in Milwaukee, Arizona and Los Angeles. She is a graduate of Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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