Child Support Specialist I

Salary $48,438.00 - $58,890.00 Annually

Closing Date 2/3/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

The Fresno County Department of Child Support Services invites applications for the position of Child Support Specialist I. Incumbents initiate legal action to establish parentage, child support, and/or medical support; review cases and payment records for compliance with court orders; take remedial steps to assure compliance; and perform related work as required.

Please note: The current vacancies require Spanish bilingual skills; Spanish-speaking individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Selected bilingual candidates will be scheduled and must pass a Spanish bilingual proficiency exam as a condition of employment. However, the eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies that do not require bilingual skills.  

As a condition of employment, candidates' child support case, education, and employment histories, along with any criminal records, will be reviewed. A live scan fingerprint check will also be required. 

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:

OPTION 1:

Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

OPTION 2:

Education: Completion of thirty (30) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

Experience: Six (6) months of full-time, paid customer service experience obtaining and providing information to the public or conducting business transactions.

OPTION 3:

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid customer service experience obtaining and providing information to the public or conducting business transactions.

The following information is in addition to the options listed above:

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

Note: Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.

 

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.

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: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.