Posting number: 26JS0023
Department: Fire Department
Division: Fire Prevention & Investig Div
Job classification: Senior Administrative Clerk
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support
Come and join the City of Fresno team and work towards achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Under supervision, incumbents may provide customer service to the public and perform complex and difficult clerical duties which require applying independent judgment to situations where standard procedures may not apply. Senior Administrative Clerk is the advanced working/lead level class in the Administrative Clerk series. Additionally, incumbents may serve as the lead direction for other clerical staff.
Current vacancies exist in the Fire Department and the Department of Public Works however; this class exists in multiple departments and the list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies.
Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Full job specifications available to be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Senior-Administrative-Clerk-02_24.pdf
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Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination.
Option 1: High School diploma or GED equivalent AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible paid general clerical experience. Specific to this Option 1 Minimum Qualification, one (1) year is defined as a minimum of 2080 hours.
Option 2: Possession of an associate’s degree, or equivalent completion of sixty (60) semester units, from an accredited college or university AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible paid general clerical experience. Specific to qualifying for Senior Administrative Clerk, one (1) year is defined as a minimum of 2080 hours.
Option 3: A current and permanent City of Fresno employee pursuant to FMC Section 3-202 (p)(2) in the Administrative Clerk II classification.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Depending on assignment, it may be required to obtain and maintain a State of California Department of Justice (Penal Code section 11102.1) background clearance to become a certified fingerprint roller within six (6) months of hire. Depending on assignment, bilingual abilities may be required to meet departmental needs.
Eligibles certified for consideration to the Police, Fire or Airports Departments must successfully pass an extensive background investigation which may include a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) and/orpolygraph test, and a department interview prior to employment.
Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage. If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
The selection process will consist of the following:
WRITTEN EXAMINATION-100%: The written examination may be conducted online and is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; office practices/procedures, record keeping and filing; training practices; Word and Excel; AND ability to proofread, provide lead direction, solve mathematical problems, apply public contact and judgment/ interpersonal skills.
The written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of: October 19, 2026.
Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.
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