deputy director of general services - Fresno - Fresno County, CA

Description

Salary : $136, $174,460.00 Annually
Location : Fresno County, CA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:
Department: General Services Department
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description
APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
In accordance with Fresno County Personnel Rule 4310.4, the County of Fresno invites applications for the position of Deputy Director of General Services. Incumbents provide executive leadership over major operational and administrative functions of the Department, working collaboratively as part of the administrative leadership team to support policy development, program implementation, and the achievement of departmental goals within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. Assignments span distinct functional areas and support the delivery of efficient, reliable, and cost-effective services to County departments.
Depending on assignment, responsibilities may include oversight of Facility Services, Fleet Services and Business Services, encompassing the planning, purchasing, maintenance, and repair of County facilities, vehicles, and equipment, including asset management and janitorial services; or operational responsibility for the Business Office, Purchasing, and Security Services divisions, including fiscal administration, competitive procurement and contract management, surplus sales, security and parking programs.
Please note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in County departments as they occur.
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

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid management work experience which included responsibility for developing, implementing, and evaluating budgets, organizational structures, and administrative policies, as well as the supervision of professional staff.
OR
Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to a division manager with the County of Fresno General Services Department, which included the supervision of staff.
Substitution: Possession of a master's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
Other: As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to undergo and pass a background investigation.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at
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 the recruitment at any time by logging on to:
Please Note:

• 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.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• 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

Please Note:

• 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.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule Suspension of Competition, competitive examination may be suspended by the Director of Human Resources for a vacancy that meets the specified criteria. In such cases, all applicants must meet the established minimum qualifications and filing requirements as specified on this announcement. In this instance, the hiring Department Head shall interview internal department eligibles who indicate an interest in the position and meet the established minimum qualifications.

• Tentative Interview Dates: March 5-6, 2026

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
• 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.

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 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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 family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Analyst: Jose Rubio
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.

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I have attached a copy of my degree or copies of my transcripts and understand that if they are missing or do not verify I meet the education requirements for the position that my application will be denied.

• Yes, I have attached my degree or transcripts.
• No, I have not attached my degree or transcripts and understand my application will be denied.

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• County Website
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Other)
• Other Website
• Job Fair / Recruitment Event
• Friend, Relative, and/or Current County Employee
• Other

03

If you answered "Other" in any of the options listed in the previous question, please let us know where you first heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".
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If you answered "Job Fair/Recruitment Event" in the previous question, please let us know which event you attended and heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write "N/A".
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