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Job Description
Position Description
The County is seeking the services of Hearing Officers . Hearing Officers conduct hearings for Administrative appeals, assigned to them by the County Administrative Office in regard to, for example, Code Violations, requested by an Appellant. The Hearing Officer will be responsible for providing a Written Decision that includes the findings of fact and conclusions of law.
The County of Fresno is seeking to enter up to five (5) Hearing Officer contracts. Contracted Hearing Officers would hear appeals only as and if needed. Contracted Hearing Officers are not guaranteed any work. The hourly rate is $275/Hr. and will only be paid for services rendered. Selected applicants will sign a Service Agreement with the County for a term of four (4) years. For a full Description of the role of a County Hearing Officer, please click on the link below: https://library.municode.com/ca/fresno_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2.81OFCOHEOF
All interested parties should submit their resume acknowledging they meet the Qualifications and the desired hourly rate to fnai@fresnocountyca.gov by Monday, May 11, 2026 by Noon (12:00PM) for review by the County Administrative Office. All submitted resumes will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of their status.
Minimum Qualifications
2.81.050 - Qualifications of County Hearing Officer.
A. hearing officer shall have the qualifications stated in California Government Code Section 27724.
B. hearing officer shall maintain an active license to practice law in the state of California continuously during his or her term of office.
C. Failure by a hearing officer to satisfy the requirements of section 2.81.050.B following his or her appointment shall automatically revoke a hearing officer's appointment to serve. A hearing officer shall immediately notify the county administrative officer of his or her failure to satisfy the requirements of section 2.81.050.B.
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Closing Date/Time: 5/11/2026 12:00 PM Pacific -
Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Fresno County
Show moreThe city and county of Fresno are located in the central San Joaquin Valley of California. To the west it is predominantly dedicated to thousands of acres for agriculture. To the east, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains rise out of the low foothills. It is the only county in the country that can claim three national parks in its backyard.
THE FRESNO COMMUNITY AND OUR GOVERNMENT
Fresno County, with a current population approaching over 917,515, is the 10th most populous county in California and is one of the most diverse counties in the United States. The County of Fresno is the nation's #1 agricultural community. The County Administrative Officer heads County government while an elected Board of Supervisors is the legislative policy-making body of the County. The County employs a workforce of over 7,300 people and the 2015 - 2016 fiscal year budget is over $2.65 billion.
- Centrally located in the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno is a short trip to the Central Coast, Southern California, the Bay Area, and numerous mountains.
- Average commute time: 18 min.
- The Central Valley is host to a University California and California State University campus and several community colleges and private universities.
- Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Bass/Shaver/Millerton Lakes are perfect locations for year round recreation including camping, hiking, sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, golfing and other outdoor activities.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Fresno. A great place to live, work, and raise a family. Visit www.gofresnocounty.com for more information about our county.
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