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Madera County Civil Service Commission approves three job classification revisions
Summary
On April 15, 2025, the Madera County Civil Service Commission voted 4-0 to approve revisions to the Legal Assistant I, Probation Technician and Public Safety Records Specialist classification specifications to align duties and physical-demand language with current office-based responsibilities.
Madera County Civil Service Commission on April 15, 2025, voted 4-0 to approve revisions to three job classification specifications: Legal Assistant I, Probation Technician and Public Safety Records Specialist.
Human resources staff presented the package and said the changes align job descriptions with current duties and industry standards. "Human resources is proposing to revise this job description of legal assistant 1. The revision is part of an ongoing effort to ensure that Madera County job descriptions reflect current industry standards and that they align more closely with the current duties performed within the district attorney's office," said Sabrina Mendez, Department of Human Resources.
The commission's actions covered three separate agenda items. For the Legal Assistant I change, staff said the position's unit designation is unrepresented, so no bargaining-unit notice was required. The Probation Technician revision removed language referencing POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) requirements and modified physical-demand descriptions to reflect an office environment; staff said the clerical technical unit had been provided the recommended amendment and agreed to the changes. The Public Safety Records Specialist revision similarly removed POST references and updated physical-demand language; the clerical technical unit indicated agreement.
Each item was moved, seconded and approved by roll call. Commissioners Atwood, Iverson, Rios and Frey voted yes on all three items; Commissioner Perez was absent. Motions and outcomes are listed below.
Votes at a glance - Item 4(a): Revise Legal Assistant I classification specification — Motion: approve revision (mover/second not specified in record). Vote: Atwood yes; Iverson yes; Rios yes; Frey yes. Outcome: approved (4-0). Note: unit designation unrepresented; no bargaining-unit notice required. - Item 4(b): Revise Probation Technician classification specification — Motion: approve revision (mover/second not specified in record). Vote: Atwood yes; Iverson yes; Rios yes; Frey yes. Outcome: approved (4-0). Note: POST requirement language removed; physical demands updated; clerical technical unit in agreement. - Item 4(c): Revise Public Safety Records Specialist classification specification — Motion: approve revision (mover/second not specified in record). Vote: Atwood yes; Iverson yes; Rios yes; Frey yes. Outcome: approved (4-0). Note: POST requirement language removed; physical demands updated; clerical technical unit in agreement.
The commission did not record any amendments to the proposed revisions during discussion. The approvals move the revised job descriptions into effect as the county follows its internal adoption procedures.
