Salary : $93,912.00 - $119,886.00 Annually
Location : Fresno County, CA
Job Type: Application Template Only
Job Number: 26-0194
Department: Public Works & Planning
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Position DescriptionINTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2026Scheduled Salary Increase:1% effective 11/9/2026The
Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning invites applications for the position of
Supervising Water/Wastewater Specialist. Incumbents provides day-to-day supervision of water and wastewater plant equipment, operations, and personnel.
Samples of DutiesKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMinimum QualificationsOPTION 1:
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Water/Wastewater Specialist with the County of Fresno.
Certificate: Possession of a valid Grade III or higher Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.
AND
Possession of a valid Grade II or higher Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.
AND
Possession of a valid Grade II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate, issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.
OPTION 2:
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Water/Wastewater Specialist with the County of Fresno.
Certificate: Possession of a valid Grade II or higher Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.
AND
Possession of a valid Grade I or higher Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.
AND
Possession of a valid Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate, issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.
In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
Note: Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to candidates possessing a specific education background related to the specific position vacancy as authorized by the Director of Human Resources.
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 anytime 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.
- A valid driver's license number.
- A copy of the required certificates issued from the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board .
- 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 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
- Tentative Interview Dates: November 18, 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 III - Heavy Physical Activity. This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.
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 (559) 600-1830 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.
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.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION
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I have attached a copy of the required certificates issued from the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.
- Yes, I have attached a copy of the required certificates issued from the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.
- No, I have not attached a copy of the required certificates issued from the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board and understand my application will be denied.
02
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".
04
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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