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Job Description
Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the geographic county area.
Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then you if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specification for complete job duties and requirements.
There are no benefits associated with extra help positions.
Current vacancies are with the Tulare County Fire Department and Tulare County Sheriff's Department located in Visalia.
Typical Duties- Review and ensure accuracy of a variety of financial records and reports.
- Calculate payroll and maintain withholding and contribution records.
- Review time sheets for completeness and conformity to policy and procedures from MOUs and County Personnel Rules.
- Compile and maintain lists and/or records on a variety of payroll specialty issues.
- Calculate pay adjustments due to corrected time sheets and/or processing corrections.
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Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.(Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education:- Equivalent to completion of twelfth (12 th ) grade.
Experience:- Two (2) years of full-time experience processing payroll and maintaining personnel records with an organization using automated payroll systems or one (1) year of experience as a Payroll Clerk I for the County of Tulare.
Experience Equivalency:- Completion of an approved full charge bookkeeper program or other office support program from an accredited business/community college or adult school and one (1) year of full-time experience processing payroll and maintaining personnel records with an organization using automated payroll systems
Knowledge of:- Personnel and Payroll terminology.
- Payroll preparation and accounting methods.
- Indexing, filing, and record keeping systems and procedures.
- Numerical and alphabetical filing systems.
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Skill/Ability to :- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Accurately post figures to various documents and records.
- Proofread and rapidly correct errors in numbers, grammar, and spelling.
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Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Closing Date/Time: 8/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Tulare - HR&D
Show moreThe mission of Tulare County Human Resources and Development is to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled workforce. We provide a wide array of services to our department and agencies including training, payroll processing, employee/labor relations, employee records, wellness programs, and benefits administration. Our dedicated staff supports 20 County Departments and over 5,100 employees in more than 800 job classifications.
Tulare County employees enjoy generous benefits, including a choice of excellent health plans, vacation, paid time off and retirement packages. Working for Tulare County is like working with family. You are encouraged, supported and given flexibility to balance your work life and your private life. You'll have an opportunity to begin or enhance a meaningful career where what you do matters.
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