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Personnel Technician

City of Clovis
$85,968.00 - $104,496.00 Annually
the city of clovis offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time positions. for more information on the benefit package, please refer to thecity's website underdepartments & services/personnel/employee resources.
United States, California, Clovis
1033 5th Street (Show on map)
Nov 03, 2026

Description

DEFINITION
Under general supervision performs technical and administrative personnel work in a variety of personnel program areas; follows established reporting and record keeping procedures; and performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbent performs complex technical and confidential functions for a variety of personnel related activities. Incumbents receive instructions when tasks are assigned and have some latitude in selecting work methods. Work is periodically reviewed upon completion for final results. Incumbents are expected to refer to the supervisor for instruction matters which do not fit a clear pattern. Positions in this class may be designated as confidential under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act and may be designated as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Examples of Duties

Coordinate and implement personnel recruitment plans; prepare and distribute job announcements; place advertising in appropriate media; attend and coordinate job fairs; review and evaluate employment applications; maintain recruitment database, applicant statistics; receive and process online employment applications; prepare and transmit notices to employment candidates; maintain recruitment files; assist in development and evaluation of selection instruments; proctor written, oral and/or performance examination components; compile examination results and prepare the eligibility list; responds to inquiries regarding the recruitment and selection process; prepare and distribute quarterly performance evaluation report; prepare demographic, census, and other periodic reports; provide information regarding employee benefits and City personnel rules, regulations and procedures; prepare and revise class specifications; participate in and respond to salary and benefit surveys, analyze data and make recommendations; process exception basis payroll transactions such as back pay, workers' compensation and State Disability Insurance adjustments; process leave donations; prepare and transmit salary adjustment forms to affected employees; administer extra help insurance program; assist with training and other related programs; process State Disability Insurance claims; coordinate health insurance open enrollment and enroll employees in various benefit programs; explain benefits programs, and assist in resolving benefit problems; administer COBRA insurance continuation and Retiree Health programs; reconcile vendors bills with eligibility reports and process for payment; serve on committee(s); prepare FMLA/CFRA, PDL leave notices; track state and federal leaves; assist the Personnel Commission; collect and prepare information in support of the labor negotiation process; plan and coordinate City-wide events such as health/benefits and charitable pledge drives, blood and food drives; operate a variety of office equipment; and perform related work as required.


Typical Qualifications

LICENSE REQUIRED

  • Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A combination of education and experience is required.

Education:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Risk Management, Business Administration or closely related field.

AND

Experience:

  • Two years of performing complex technical or clerical work in personnel / human resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

  • Principles and practices of personnel administration;
  • Methods used in employee recruitment, testing and selection;
  • Methods of basic statistics;
  • Accurate record-keeping methods;
  • Employee benefit programs and regulations;
  • Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Database software;
  • Fair Labor Standards Act:
  • Methods and techniques for report preparation and writing and
  • Applicable federal, state laws.

Ability to:

  • Coordinate a variety of projects and activities simultaneously;
  • Establish and maintain record keeping systems;
  • Interpret and apply rules, labor agreements and other standards appropriately in a wide variety of circumstances;
  • Exercise mature and independent judgment;
  • Operate a computer and associated software with accuracy;
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
  • Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information;
  • Compile, evaluate and analyze data;
  • Develop comprehensive reports on a variety of personnel and organizational issues;
  • Perform general accounting and mathematical calculations; and
  • Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work is primarily sedentary.
  • Incumbent is required to attend periodic evening meetings.
  • Incumbent is required to travel within and out of City to attend meetings.

SELECTION PROCESS
Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire no later than 4:30 p.m. on November 17, 2026.

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clovisca. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered . You may attach your resume at the time of application submission to the attachment section of the application form or submit by fax or hand delivery by the deadline date. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application or submit any other documents by mail, fax, or hand delivery . Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing at the time of application submission . Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.
Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Applicants receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one year. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California driver's license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.
The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration; methods used in employee recruitment, testing and selection; methods of basic statistics; accurate record-keeping methods; employee benefit programs and regulations; word processing, spreadsheet and database software; Fair Labor Standards Act: methods and techniques for report preparation and writing and applicable federal, state laws. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to coordinate a variety of projects and activities simultaneously; establish and maintain record keeping systems; interpret and apply rules, labor agreements and other standards appropriately in a wide variety of circumstances; exercise mature and independent judgment; operate a computer and associated software with accuracy; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; maintain the confidentiality of privileged information; compile, evaluate and analyze data; develop comprehensive reports on a variety of personnel and organizational issues; perform general accounting and mathematical calculations; and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its
terms and conditions can change without notice.
THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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