Location: Fresno,CA, USA
Salary : $69,966.00 - $89,310.00 AnnuallyLocation : Fresno County, CAJob Type: PermanentJob Number: 24-0198Department: Internal ServicesOpening Date: 10/23/2024Closing Date: 11/1/2024 4:00 PM PacificPosition DescriptionScheduled Salary Increase:3% effective 11/11/24 ($72,072 - $92,040 Annually) APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLYThe Department of Internal Services has an exceptional career opportunity available for experienced construction and maintenance management professionals interested in a position as a Facilities Specialist (Building Maintenance Specialist).Under general supervision, Facilities Specialist are responsible for planning, monitoring, and coordinating various construction and maintenance projects, which include assisting with budgeting, using specialized maintenance management computer software to prepare cost estimates, and initiating job orders; conducting inspections of County buildings, facilities, and/or mechanical support equipment to determine necessary maintenance and repair; inspecting and certifying the construction, alteration, or repair of County buildings and facilities to ensure conformance with pertinent codes, ordinances, and regulations; and recommending priorities for work completion.Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment 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.As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities. Fresno County detention facilities are No Hostage facilities. This means in the event you are taken hostage, the County will not bargain for your safe release.Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). 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.Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of DutiesKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMinimum QualificationsApplicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:OPTION 1: Experience: Six (6) years of full-time, paid work experience in one of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, locksmithing, HVAC-R, or electrical.Substitution: Possession of a Commercial Combination Inspector Certificate, issued by the International Code Council (ICC), may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. OPTION 2:Experience: Six (6) years of full-time, paid experience in the administration and coordination of construction, facility maintenance, or capital improvement projects.Substitution: Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system in Facilities or Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field, may substitute for four (4) years of the required experience ORPossession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI), may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:License: Possession of a valid Class C driver's license, or equivalent.Certificate: Incumbents in this classification who qualified without possession of a Commercial Combination Inspector Certificate must obtain and maintain a valid certificate as a Commercial Building Inspector AND one (1) additional certificate as a Commercial Inspector in Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical, issued by the International Code Council or other recognized authority, as determined by Fresno County Human Resources within the probationary period or be rejected while on probation. All incumbents must maintain valid qualifying certificate(s) throughout the duration of employment as a Building Maintenance Specialist.Note: As a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance to access Fresno County detention facilities.TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE: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 accepted after the filing deadline. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please fully list your work experience; including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application. In the Education section of the application, please provide complete information for each school attended, including the school's name and location, the type of degree earned (bachelor's, master's, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to provide complete information within the Education section will result in the disqualification of your application.College/university transcripts are required to verify completion of the required degree or courses. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are not necessary for this 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 attach a copy to your online employment application or email it to ...@fresnocountyca.gov. A valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in your application being rejected.If you are attempting to qualify using a substitution pattern, a copy of your degree or certificate must be submitted by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You can attach a copy to your application; fax a copy to (559) ###-####, Attn: Jose Rubio; or email it toSELECTION PROCESS:Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:Written Examination - If required, the written examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examinationOral Examination - An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant.If required, the oral examination will be administered in an online format via the Spark Hire interview platform. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.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.Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline)Supplemental QuestionnaireIf applicable, a copy of your qualifying degree or certificate must be attached to your application or fax a copy to (559) ###-####, Attn: Jose Rubio; or email it to ...@fresnocountyca.gov by the closing date/time of this recruitment.Please note: All required application materials must be received online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.HOW TO APPLY:Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only.An online application may be found at:www.fresnocountyjobs.comOpen Job Information Flyer and click Apply to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: be advised that 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. For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.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 and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - 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) ###-#### at least 5 days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAnalyst: Jose RubioREGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE: Health Insurance Competitive Retirement Plan Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year Disability and Life Insurance Annual Leave Plan Employee Assistance ProgramOptional 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 INFORMATION01 If qualifying using a substitution, I have attached a copy of my degree or certificate and understand if it is missing, or do not verify I meet the substitution requirements for the position, my application will be denied. Yes, I have attached my degree or certificate. No, I have not attached my degree or certificate and understand my application will be denied. 02 If required to take an online examination, do you have access to a computer with aninternet connection that will allow you to take the examination? This examination willtake approximately one (1) hour. If you marked 'no', please contact our office at (559)###-#### as soon as possible. Yes No 03 If required, the oral examination will be administered in an online format via the Spark Hire platform. Do you have access to a computer/device with functioning microphone, camera and internet? If you marked 'no', please contact our office at (559) ###-#### as soon as possible. Yes No 04 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 05 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 . 06 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 . Required Question