City of Fresno Temporary Employment

CITY OF FRESNO, CA
2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721 United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 02, 2024
  • Salary: 16.00 - 19.50 USD
  • Salary Top:19
  • Part Time
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Position Description

    Make a Difference in your Community! The City of Fresno hiring for temporary clerical positions and invites you to be part of a dynamic team in providing excellent customer service and critical support to our departments. The City of Fresno is continuously seeking energetic hard-working individuals to assist and enhance the various functions and services our City provides.

    Work schedules vary according to department operations and needs.

    Pursuant to City of Fresno Charter, temporary employment shall not exceed 2,080 hours within 2 fiscal years; and may not exceed 29 working hours per week or if working up to 40 hours per week may not exceed 120 days. The City may also utilize this recruitment to fill limited, non-permanent assignments consistent with Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-256 (a) (2).

    These are temporary employment opportunities which do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment.

    The Requirements

    QUESTIONNAIRE IN THE APPLICATION:

    Please select the programs you are interested in. Please select ONLY those positions that genuinely interest you. If there is a vacancy in a program you've selected, your application will be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration.

    How To Apply

    The City of Fresno will accept applications continuously throughout the year to be utilized as vacancies occur.

    APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

    ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

    It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

    Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason.

    Selection Process

    All applications will remain active for a minimum of six months and may be reviewed and considered for temporary opportunities.

    The selected candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

    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/or polygraph test, and a department interview prior to employment.

    Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment for some assignments. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

    Extra Posting Description Type

    Clerical Assignments: such as; filing, data entry and other typical office duties.

    Customer Service Assignments: receptionist, working with the public, and other duties associated with serving the public.

    Information Services Assignments: computer work; such as deployment of computers, basic troubleshooting, or other technical related duties.

    Labor Assignments: performing light and heavy manual labor for extended periods and under adverse weather conditions. Safely operate light equipment and various hand tools.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry or disability. For more information please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno web site.

    Closing Date/Time: 11/30/2024
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Fresno
    • City of Fresno

    The City of Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the fifth largest city in California, with a population of more than 545,000 residents. Fresno is the financial core of the San Joaquin Valley, and its economy relies on its large-scale agricultural production. Revitalization of Downtown Fresno's core and the construction of High Speed Rail are two of many exciting projects that continue to successfully support Fresno's growing economy.

     Click HERE for a video about the great City of Fresno.

    Located in the geographical center of California, Fresno offers many sights. From fertile agricultural fields, an abundance of lakes, and the snowy Sierra Nevada mountain range, the scenic variety in Fresno is large. Fresno also features a diverse selection of dining, shopping, farmers markets, vibrant arts and culture, wineries, as well as a variety of attractions. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the climate in Fresno is the source of its agricultural productivity, and allows year-round recreational activities including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.

     

    Los Angeles is approximately four hours south and the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north. Fresno is located in proximity to three sites of natural beauty: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these scenes and others, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

    Another advantage to living in Fresno is the exceptional housing that is available at lower price levels than California's other large metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in the Fresno area: Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified and Clovis Unified. Fresno is the home of California State University, Fresno, as well as a number of other colleges and universities.

    The people of Fresno enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, athletic, educational and recreational activities in an affordable and clean living environment.

    City Government

    Fresno is a full-service charter city operating under a strong mayor form of government. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk. The Mayor is elected at- large and does not serve on the Council, but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all other department heads in the City

     

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