Defense Social Worker I

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Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a closely related field that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.

Note: As a condition of employment, selected candidates may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities.

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application will disqualify the applicant from consideration.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline).
• Please fully list your education/work experience; including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application.
• College/university transcripts may be requested to verify completion of a qualifying degree. Transcripts are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may either attach a copy to your online employment application or fax a copy to (559) 455-4788 Attn: Zachary Carter. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted.
• Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application.

• Certify without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.
• Online Examination - The examination for Defense Social Worker I will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.

• Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline)
• Supplemental Questionnaire