Prospective candidates must submit an official Madera County
application, along with any additional materials specified on
the job announcement, by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date given
on the job announcement. Postmarks, emails, and resumes in lieu of an application are not accepted. Faxed application materials may be accepted under certain circumstances and with prior authorization of the Department of Human Resources. Application materials received by facsimile or email will require that the applicant submit an application with original signature prior to the date of the examination.
Application forms can be obtained by download from this web
site, by visiting our office located at 200 West 4th Street
in Madera, or by calling (559) 675-7705.
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It is important that the information provided on your
application is complete and accurate. Incomplete information
may result in disqualification from the examination process.
Remember that your application is the tool that the Department
of Human Resources uses to determine whether you meet
the qualifications for the position.

Recruitments for vacancies within the Madera County Department of Social Services and Child Support Services are conducted by Merit System Services. Individuals interested in applying for positions within these departments must complete an official Merit System Services application form (Form IMS-9) and for certain recruitments, supplemental forms must be submitted. Please see the "Filing Instructions" section of each recruitment announcement to determine if supplemental forms are required.
Applications and recruitment announcements for these positions can be downloaded from the Merit System Services web site at www.mss.ca.gov, or you may call the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705, or TDD (559) 675-8970 to request that the information be sent to you.
Merit System Services applications must be returned to the Sacramento address given on the application. Madera County’s Department of Human Resources does not accept applications for Merit System Services recruitments.
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