Probation Administrative Specialist I

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Probation Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Probation Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Typical Duties

• Provide a high level of administrative strategic planning and support in the coordination and implementation of highly Probation Department projects.
• Assist with evaluating, planning, and implementing new services or programs requested by Executive Management.
• May organize and coordinate the functions of the Probation Department in specific areas relating to the Adult Services Division, Juvenile Services Division, Adult Court Services Division, Juvenile Detention Division, and Administration.
• Analyze and solve problems identified and gaps in providing services; gather information from management and staff; analyze and present research in a clear and concise manner.
• Use information obtained to formulate clear and concise alternatives and present recommendations to management staff.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

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:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, organizational development, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, health administration, public health, social services administration, psychology, sociology, clinical management, computer science, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• One (1) year of professional administrative work involving planning, coordinating, and evaluating projects and services OR one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in journalism, communication, or public relations.

Knowledge of :

• Principles and methods used in data analysis.
• Legislative and programmatic trends at local, State, and Federal levels.
• Principles and concepts of organizational development.
• Principles and practices of juvenile and adult probation work contracts, professional services agreements, professional work agreements, and general governmental purchasing requirements.

See the full list in link.

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 apply excellent written and oral communications.
• Plan, coordinate, analyze and control operating procedures and develop effective improvements as needed.

See the full list in link.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in business or public administration, organizational development, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, health administration, public health, social services administration, psychology, sociology, clinical management, computer science, or a closely related field.

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.

College Cost Reduction Access Act:
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 19

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual :
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation – 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Excludes Fire Battalion Chiefs.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Tulare - HR&D

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