Salary : $72,603.00 - $88,483.60 Annually
Location : Visalia, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-077600
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 10/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health & Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Health & Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.
Typical Duties- Coordinates the day-to-day activities of Public Health programs, including oversight of quality assurance/quality control, customer service, problem-solving, safety, process improvement, electronic health record systems, and supervision.
- Plan, organize and direct the work of office staff involved in the delivery of services to clients, patients, and participants of County services.
- Review the work of staff in accordance with County policy, regulations, standards, and quality assurance requirements.
- Direct staff in the preparation of statistical reports required for analysis and performance criteria.
- Create and manage contracted services for Public Health programs.
For a full list of duties please click
Minimum QualificationsMinimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education: - Associate's degree with courses specializing in general education, business, public administration, or a closely related field.
Experience: - Three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory or administrative experience working in emergency management, or WIC clinic setting, local government or health and human services
Equivalencies:Education:- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Experience:- Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory or administrative experience working in emergency management, or WIC clinic setting, local government or health and human services
Knowledge of:- Principles and methods of supervision including evaluation, counseling, motivating, and training.
- Modern office procedures including filing, typing, faxing, e-mailing, and business telephone techniques.
- Project management, technical writing and group facilitation.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Programs and services with health clinics and systems.
- Principles of emergency management, including mitigation, preparedness, recovery, and response.
- Emergency management principles and theory.
- Standardized emergency management systems (SEMS) Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS) Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
- Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis
Skill/Ability to:- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of a computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Organize, implement, and direct program staff to ensure compliance with County policy and State and Federal requirements; develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
- Plan, organize and direct the work of office staff.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
- Organize and delegate work appropriately to meet deadlines.
- Learn and understand HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Effectively work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned budget.
- Work independently.
- Read, interpret, and explain complex documents, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Establish goals and objectives, and implement plans to meet those objectives.
- Collect and evaluate information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and take appropriate actions or make appropriate recommendations.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Speak, read and write in Spanish, as well in addition to English.
For a full list of skills/abilities, see link.
License or Certificate:- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Additional InformationConditions of EmploymentCandidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access ActThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.
Years of Service
% Increase
Total
5
3%
3%
10
2%
5%
15
3%
8%
20
2%
10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at
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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. The supplemental application form will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. SPECIAL NOTE: All applications and supplemental questionnaires (if applicable) will be reviewed for minimum qualifications and must be fully completed to be considered. Resumes do not replace the information required. Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state refer to resume, lack clear employment information, or do not provide sufficient detail to evaluate minimum qualifications, will not be considered. Missing information cannot be assumed.List all of the positions you've held that you operated with minimal supervision and a high level of autonomy. Describe your role and the duties you executed.
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Give an example of a role you held that had multiple roles and responsibilities.
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List the different committees/coalitions you've been involved in and the extent of the role.
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