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Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops, evaluates and monitors programmatic objectives and goals. Plans, organizes, manages, implements and oversees all functions for public health services and programs as assigned. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the development and submission of grant applications. Prepares program strategic plans and negotiates with the State on grant proposals and program budgets. Reviews, corrects and signs all program invoices for submission to the State or as directed. Develops Board Agenda Items relating to programs managed. Represents the County at local, regional and State meetings and conferences; represents the Public Health Department on community boards and organizations. Directs and evaluates the work of subordinate managers and supervisors Develops service and program information to keep key partners and community stakeholders informed. Advises staff on the application of program policies and public health laws and regulations. Maintains a working knowledge of legislative impact that may directly or indirectly affect related programs. Evaluates effectiveness of program policies and practices; formulates new ones as necessary. Investigates and analyzes data for development and operation of special programs. Coordinates services County-wide with schools and private and public agencies. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience working in a public health department, managed care organization, medical health care agency or related setting, two (2) of which must have been in a position of supervision and/or management. Education: Graduation from an accredited institution with a Master's Degree in public health, administration (health, business, program, public or related), social sciences, natural sciences or closely related field. License: Some positions may require licensure. Any additional licensure relevant to the applicable division is strongly desired. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B MERCED COUNTY Closing Date/Time: Continuous

NOTE: This recruitment isfor Full TimeDeputy Sheriff/Coroner I/II positions. However, Extra Help Reserve positions may be filled from this list. Reserve Extra Help pay rateis from $11.00 to$33.00 per hour. Extra Help employees are not entitled to County benefits. NOTE: Applications will not be accepted withoutsubmission of California Basic POST Certificate or California Basic Academy Graduation Certificate or proof of current enrollment in a Basic P.O.S.T. Academy. Duties may include, depending upon assignment, but are not limited to the following: Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property. Conducts preliminary investigations and interrogates witnesses. Tests for sobriety, performs CPR and First Aid, physically restrains subjects and prisoners. Substantiate findings of fact in court. Serve warrants, subpoenas and make arrests; serves subpoenas; investigates accidents. Responds to death scenes and secures area, examines body and scene for forensic evidence. Gathers information to assist in determining cause of death. Coordinates and cooperates with responding personnel and release of body and/or organs. Secures personal belongings and effects of the deceased, notifies next of kin. May assist in the disposition of the deceased due to death by natural causes. Refers questionable deaths to the Coroner's division. Delivers and executes civil processes such as writs of attachment, possession and execution, subpoenas, summons and complaints. Assists and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies' investigations and arrests. Lifts latent prints, takes pictures or makes sketches of crime scene and takes plaster at crime scenes. Gather evidence and take statements in connection with suspected criminal activities. Keeps firearms and other equipment in good working condition. May function as a SWAT Team memberor function as an undercoverofficer for the detection and prevention of the sale of narcotics and the arrest of drug offenders. Performs public relations and community policing activities to includelaw enforcement education, public safety, and crime prevention. May be assigned to schools, community law enforcement offices, correctional facilities, equestrian law enforcement, canine unit, lake patrol, or other special assignments. Performs assigned shift responsibilities, maintains confidentiality; follows supervisor'sdirection and department rules and regulations; mayassist with training new staff. Duties as assigned in the Court Security Services Division: Primary duty is to serve as bailiff to the Superior Courts of Merced County. Maintains security and preserve order in courtroom facilities. Holds, guards and transports prisoners from Detention to Court and return. During court, takes charge of jury, witnesses and other personnel involved in the cases. May make court room arrests. Provides support to other law enforcement agencies and Deputy Sheriff/Coroners outside of court related duties. Develop a close working relationship with judges and court personnel in order to ensure the efficient operation of the court. Keep records, prepare reports and perform related office work as required. Protects assigned judge, jury, public and courtroom Prepares detailed reports of all activities; deliver and execute civil processes. Transports persons arrested to jail or court. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Level I None. Level II Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement work equivalent to Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I. Education: High school graduation or equivalence. Certification: Possession of Certification of Completion from a Basic P.O.S.T Academy and First Aid and CPR certificates. License: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen Note: Applications will be accepted with proof of current enrollment in a Basic P.O.S.T. Academy. Appointments will only be made after successful completion of Basic P.O.S.T. Academy. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. To be considered for this position you must use a Merit System application or apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/ To view the job description, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/jobs/2290733/telephone-systems-operator-spanish-bilingual Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs a broad range of complex appraisal, audit, and administrative work. Plans, organizes, manages and coordinates the work of a staff of Auditor-Appraisers performing personal property and business appraisals. Schedules and assigns audit workloads, reviews each auditor's work and assists staff with the more complex areas of individual assignments as needed. Prepares an annual update of all property statements to conform with State standards. Answers questions and assists taxpayers in the preparation of personal property returns. Keeps records and prepares reports and an annual compilation of factors and valuation rates for assessment purposes, including market research. Prepares and presents assessment cases to the Board of Appeals. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the appraisal of personal and business property for tax purposes. Education: Graduation from a four (4) year college with a major in accounting or its equivalent. Certification as an Accountant (CPA or PA) in California may be substituted for the required education. License: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Possess and maintain a valid advanced certificate as an Auditor-Appraiser/Appraiser issued by the California State Board of Equalization. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: May provide case management services and utilization reviews for programs including California Children Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, MCAH Outreach, Medi-Cal Targeted Case Management,Nurse Family Partnership, and Indigent Health Care Program. Investigate and interview parents; assess and screen at-risk individuals; Act as patient advocate. Instruct parents on child safety, growth, development; signs of abuse, poor nutrition and failure to thrive. May provide crisis assistance and participate in patient meetings for "special needs" children. May work directly in Immunization, STD, TB, and HIV Testing clinics. Administer tuberculosis medications, perform and read skin test for tuberculosis diagnosis. Search for unreported or missed cases of communicable diseases. Conduct home visits to collect and/or complete health forms related to communicable disease. Provides outreach and education by giving presentations and teaching classes to the public. Provide orientation and training to community providers to assure adherence to quality standards. Acts as "on-call" nurse to receive referrals and provide information. May develop in-service programs for care providers, provide Targeted Case Management services, and engage in outreach and other activities to enhance services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Minimum Qualifications: PHN I Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university nursing program. PHN II Experience: One year's full-time nursing experience in Public or Community Health. (Additional experience may be required for certain positions.) Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university nursing program. Level I/II License: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License. Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing is required. SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. To be considered for this position you must use a Merit System application or apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/ To view the job description, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/jobs/2133667/social-worker-iii Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Extra-help employees are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours a week. Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. To be considered for this position you must use a Merit System application or apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/ To view the job description, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/jobs/2135858/social-worker-iii-extra-help Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Extra-help employees are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours a week. Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. To be considered for this position you must use a Merit System application or apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/ To view the job description, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/jobs/2133414/social-worker-iv-extra-help Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. To be considered for this position you must use a Merit System application or apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/ To view the job description, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/jobs/2133552/social-worker-iv-a-b Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. To be considered for this position you must use a Merit System application or apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/ To view the job description, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/jobs/2265758/software-applications-assistant-i-or-ii-extra-help Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. To be considered for this position you must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/ To view the job description, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/jobs/2134393/supervising-social-worker-mss-title-supervising-social-worker-ii Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage the programming, design, construction and post-construction of County Capital projects. Establish goals, objectives, priorities, schedules and budgets for programs or projects. Establish and manage performance measurement systems related to capital improvement projects. Maintain liaisons with public agencies and the general public to encourage collaborations and promote Public Works activities. Conduct and /or coordinate complex studies and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations. Establish and maintain electronic database and contract management programs for capital improvement project tracking system(s). Coordinate with other departments, utility companies and other agencies to facilitate timely completion of projects or the review and processing of specific private development projects. Facilitate interdepartmental coordination related to the timely completion of capital improvement projects. Plan and coordinate all aspects of definition, design and implementation of capital improvement projects, establish schedule and monitor performance. Solicit bids, conduct pre-bid walks, conferences, analyze and qualify bids, proposals and vendor selection. Coordinate and monitor contract performance, acceptance of work and other related activities associated with completion of projects. Inspect materials and workmanship for safety hazards and construction problems Participate in identifying new, capital, maintenance, repair or renovation projects for the annual budget, prepare scopes of work, cost estimates, work description, and justifications for projects submitted by departments. Prepare requests for proposals, consultant agreements, public notices and other project documents. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Four years of professional experience related to public works construction management, project management or the administration of capital improvement projects. Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university with major in construction management, engineering, architecture, public or business administration, or a closely related field. Additional related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for extra help vacancies. Extra help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours a week. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Analyzes assigned specimens and all other general laboratory tests. Performs serological examinations including tests for syphilis. Conducts qualitative examinations of blood, urine and other body fluids. Isolates and identifies bacteriological organisms. Processes and performs appropriate test to ascertain the presence of rabies virus. Maintains a suitable quality control program on media, reagents and equipment. Assists in compiling procedures manuals. Analyzes and interprets laboratory data; keeps records and creates reports. Inspects laboratory equipment to ensure it is in proper working order. Instructs Medical Technology trainees from local hospital in arious laboratory tests. Performs enzyme immunoassay procedures and proficiency testing. Logs in specimens accurately to insure appropriate identification of sample. Minimum Qualifications: LEVEL I Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Medical or Public Health Microbiology, or an equivalent major as determined by the State Department of Health Services. LEVEL II Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Medical or Public Health Microbiology, or an equivalent major as determined by the State Department of Health Services. Experience: One year of experience as a Microbiologist in an approved Public Health Laboratory. BOTH LEVELS: License: Possession of a valid California certificate as a Public Health Microbiologist issued by the State Department of Public Health. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

DesirableExperience: Experience as a Microbiologist in an approved Public Health Laboratory. Desirable Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Medical or Public Health Microbiology, or an equivalent major as determined by the State Department of Health Services. Desirable License: Possession of a valid California certificate as a Public Health Microbiologist issued by the State Department of Public Health. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Supervise and manage staff as required. Plan, design and implement systems. Modify existing systems in response to changes in the County's operational environment and/or regulatory changes. Act as liaison with other departments affected by systems changes. Provide system specifications and monitors the testing of the new or revised programs. Recommend changes to County policies and procedures if necessary to optimize the efficiencies of the Department's services. Perform all duties required to complete assigned project or systems changes. These duties may include but are not limited to: general administrative, fiscal, program, and data processing system analysis. Gather, tabulate, and analyze data. Interview and consult with departmental officials, employees and others to give and receive information. Provide training and technical assistance to other staff. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the system for which the specific department is requesting. Education: Formal, advanced educational training in system of expertise is highly desirable. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Please note: This recruitment is being established to fill positions in the Operations and Administrativebranches of the Public Health Department. This is an at-will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Public Health Director. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plan, organize, manage, coordinate, and directpublic health services and programs of the Administration and Operations branches of the County Public Health Department. Direct supervision of assigned management and supervisory staff. Review new and existing legislation and coordinate to implement required program changes. Develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures related to public health programs and services. Conduct organizational and financial studies leading to the enhancement of operational efficiency and community services. Develop, administer and insure proper expenditure controls for the budget. Review and establish new policies, procedures, services and/or programs as needed. Oversee new public health campaigns and identify new initiatives, (e.g., public health accreditation, implementing Public Health 3.0 health equity, etc). Research and develop new funding resources. Represent the Department with the public, community organizations, other governmental agencies and stakeholders. Coordinates strategic planning efforts, community health needs assessment or other activities for internal and external program and service improvements. Make presentations; represent the Public Health Department with various community groups, public bodies, and local, regional and state committees and agencies. Serve as a resource regarding interpretation of federal and state laws and their relevance and impact to programs, services and the community. Establish personal and professional credibility and gain rapport with senior leadership, employees and stakeholders. Act for the Public Health Director, as assigned. When assigned to Administration: ensures responsibility for the oversight and development of state and federally required data, human resources, epidemiology, grant/contractual management, mandated Medi-Cal activities and services, financial plans, statistical analysis, policies and procedures and assures compliance with state and federal laws, department goals and objectives and county policies and procedures. When assigned to Operations: ensures responsibility for oversight and development of complex programmatic administrative activities, directs the work of assigned staff, designs programs or services, directs activities pertaining to public health divisions and programs, planning and evaluation, and public and political relations. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in a public health department, managed care organization, medical health care agency or related setting, three (3) of which must have been in a position of administration and/or management. Education: Graduation from an accredited institution with a Master's Degree in Public Health, Administration (health, business, program, public or related) Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or closely related field. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Develop, coordinate and manage quality management and regulatory compliance functions. Oversee utilization review, medication monitoring, confidentiality of records and peer review in accordance with federal, state, and local government requirements. Plan, negotiate and monitor agreements and contracts with plan care and review providers. Develop and prepare complex fiscal recommendations, reports, projections and studies. Initiate, develop and revise written policies and procedures for the compliance program. Plan and oversee regular periodic audits and internal reviews of operations. Prepares department, federal, state, and funding agency reports. Provide authorization of treatment of Medi-Cal recipients to public and private care providers. Acts as liaison with State Department of Mental Health and regional quality management contractors. Attends relevant state and regional meetings. Works closely with department managers in developing program policies which meet federal, state, and local government requirements. Monitors appropriateness and quality of care. Minimum Qualifications: Experience :Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in mental health adult/youth systems of care programs in a Mental Health Public Agency.Experience shall include program evaluation with experience in the development OR administration of Adult Services and/or Youth services programs.Preferred work background shall include experience in areas such as medical records/quality management, utilization review, managed care, quality improvement, supervision of staff, and administrative program oversight. Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or closely related field License :Must be licensed for at least two (2) years with a license from the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Clinical Psychologist or Registered Nurse. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

~Under general direction, the Social Worker III carries a difficult caseload involving the determination of need for basic social services functions for applicants or clients; performs social studies and assignments involving individualized treatment and specialized application of casework methods and skills; provides comprehensive casework services of a tangible nature; and performs other related work as assigned. Job Requirements: https://secure1.cpshr.us/mss_jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Postings=9679 CLICK ON THE LINK FOR A COMPREHENSIVE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDING DESCRIPTION, QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCESS.

Under general supervision, to perform complex secretarial duties for and to serve as the personal, confidential assistant to an administrator, or Countywide Board or Commission; to do other related work, as assigned. FOR A COMPLETE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CLICK ON: Secretary II (Confidential) Job Requirements: FOR A COMPLETE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CLICK ON: Secretary II (Confidential)

Please Note: This is an at-will executive management classification and serves at the pleasure of the Director of BHRS / Public Guardian-Conservator. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversees, directs, and manages the clinical services of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services, to include services providedin the Adult System of Care, Children's System of Care, Substance Use Division, Crisis Services, and in-patient psychiatric unit. Oversees the development of evaluation standards for all contract providers with Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. Directs and makes time and cost studies of unit operations and makes or recommends changes to maximize efficiency, improve service levels, and ensure effective utilization of available resources. Through subordinate managers and supervisors, oversees and directs a multi-disciplinary staff engaged in the direct provision of clinical and support services to patients and their families Performs a broad range of other management, clinical, administrative, and fiscal duties. Reviews new legislation and coordinates to implement required changes. Participates on County advisory boards and committees. Interprets policies and procedures to subordinate personnel and implements changes as needed. Assigns special management studies and administrative tasks to subordinate personnel as needed. Prepares or monitors the preparation of cost reports and claims andMedi-Calrelated claims. Implements quality assurance including establishment of clinical standards and development of a process for evaluating and monitoring services. Insures that services are provided in compliance with Federal and State requirements and mandates. Participates in various state and local training regarding related clinical and administrative matters. Represents the Department Head at local and state level. Appointed Clinical Director in charge of a psychiatric health facility per California Code of Regulations 77081. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: OPTION I Experience: Five (5) years of post graduate experience in a mental health program including three (3) years of clinical supervision and administrative experience. Education: Graduation from an accredited institution with a Master's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or closely related field. Licenses: Possession of a valid license appropriate to the degree (Licensed Clinical Social worker, Marriage, Family and Child Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist.) OPTION II Experience: Six (6) years of professional experience in hospital or health care administration, four (4) of which was in the mental health field. Education: Master's Degree in hospital, Public Health or public administration from an accredited college or university. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Performs plan reviews on construction plans, engineering calculations and specifications for new buildings, building additions, and building alterations for commercial and multi-family buildings to verify compliance with the California Building Code/Plumbing Code/Mechanical Code/Electrical Code, California Residential Code, California Energy Conservation Code, accessibility codes, adopted historic building regulations, FEMA floodplain codes and ordinances as adopted by Merced County. Create written reports outlining design deficiencies to design professionals. Creates and modifies electronic permits to describe scope of projects. Prepare plans and documentation for issuance of permits. Resolves conflicts and communicates options for code compliance. Schedules and conducts meetings to answer questions and facilitate service. Conducts plan intake meetings with applicants for projects of varying complexity and economic impact to verify completeness of permit applications and construction documents to accept projects into the review system for plan check by the Building Division section and other departments and divisions. Analyze project complexity to determine appropriate plan review track. Attends and participates as a multi-department project application review meetings. Communicate code requirements, design issues, and permit processes to applicants. Monitor project review progress and coordinates with various internal department staff and outside agencies to facilitate building permit issuance. Provide frequent technical support, direction to building permit counter staff. Provide technical support to inspection staff. Reviews and assists applicants to prepare acceptable alternate code requests or modifications to adopted building codes. Frequently proposes, researches, drafts, and comments on building division interpretations and policies related to residential and commercial construction. Reviews and evaluates current policies recommending updates or determines if policies can be retired. Works with building inspection staff, contractors and design professionals after the permit has been issued to resolve code issues encountered during construction. Reviews plan changes and modifications for projects under construction. Performs site visits as necessary to resolve issues or verify construction elements of existing conditions. Acts in a lead capacity for Building Inspectors I/II and office staff, providing training and assigning work. Attends Association meetings, trainings and conferences, as needed. Work with other County Departments to advance the needs of the Department and the County. Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: At least two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Building Inspector II in Merced County and six (6) years of skilled level experience in one of the building trades or in the performance of a wide variety of building trades work done in conformance with standard building, electrical or plumbing codes. (Completion of 60 semester college units which has included courses in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or building inspection may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience). Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. License: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's license. Certification: Building Inspector and one of the following required: Electrical Inspector, or Mechanical Inspector, or Plumbing Inspector (administered by any recognized, state, national or international association acceptable to the jurisdiction). Plans Examiner certification required within 6 months of hire date (administered by any recognized state, national or international association acceptable to the jurisdiction). Desirable: Certification as a Fire Inspector or Fire Plans Examiner (administered by any recognized state, national or international association acceptable to the jurisdiction). Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Tentative Test Date: January 24 Overall testing process will take approximately 2 hours . NOTE:This recruitmentisfor full time and extra help positions. Extra help pay rate is $21.83 to $27.89 per hour. Extra help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Deputy Probation Officer I/II/III Responsible for the intake/investigation and/or supervision of cases involving offenders. Serves as intake officer in determining if a juvenile petition will be filed. Conducts an inquiry into the nature of a reported offense or conduct of a client and the circumstances surrounding same. Interviews clients, families and interested individuals to determine the nature of their community, school, and employment, financial or marital difficulties. Provide monitoring and supervision of offenders under court order or departmental disposition. This entails face to face contact, in various locations, with offenders, family members, law enforcement, employers, victims and other public or private agencies who provide service or supervision to the offender. Talks to the referring law enforcement officer and victims about the case. Prepares and submits a court report outlining pertinent information and recommending a course of action. May present the report in court and answer the court's questions concerning the case. Reviews case files; develops a plan for making regular contacts with the probationer and providing counsel, guidance, and support. Holds regular interview and counseling sessions with the probationers advising clients of available community resources. Arranges for financial payments to be made. Reviews progress of the case with supervisor. Conducts search and seizure of person, property and vehicles. Use appropriate level of force, when necessary, for the purpose of stopping and/or restraining a combative youth/adult. May arrest, detain and take into custody both juvenile and adult probationers. Collects urine samples from clients for chemical testing. Prepares affidavits of probation violations. Prepares reports regarding adoptions/custody of minors. Cooperates with State and local social service, mental health and law-enforcement agencies in cases of mutual interest. Represent the department at court hearings. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Level I None Level II One (1) year of professional probation experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer I in Merced County. Level III Two (2) years of professional probation experience equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer II in Merced County. Education: Graduation from a four (4) year accredited college or university with a degree. Applications will be accepted for those in the last semester of an accredited college or university. License: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Training: Training and background, to meet the requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031. Must be free from any physical, mental or emotional condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officers powers. Certification Level III: The following must be successfully completed within the first 12 months of employment. Failure to successfully complete these items may result in termination. Certification to meet California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search, and seizure and weapons qualification. Satisfactorily complete the Merced County Probation Department's Armed Academy. Possession of Board of Corrections Certificate for Basic Probation Officer Core Course to include a physical conditioning element certified by the Board of Corrections for Deputy Probation Officers, and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct soil, groundwater and hazardous waste material investigations to determine compliance with Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations. Identify and analyze hazardous waste materials through the use of scientific methods and application of chemistry, engineering, toxicology, biology, environmental science principles. Issues permits and regulates hazardous substance handlers, hazardous waste generators, disposal facilities, underground storage tank operators and biomedical waste. Conducts and evaluates environmental surveys and studies related to hazardous waste material storage, treatment, disposal, reduction and reuse. Prepares and packs hazardous waste materials for storage and transportation as required under Federal and State regulations. Provides consultation and conducts training programs in the area of specialization for staff, other departments, agencies, and the general public. Conducts complex or highly technical investigations, preparing cases for prosecution at the State or local level or scheduling an administrative hearing. Plans, organizes, and oversees the proper disposal of economic poisons, banned or outdated pesticides, fungicides and agricultural chemicals. Reviews and oversees the performance of emergency clean up of contractors and consultants. Assesses potential exposure to hazardous waste materials and selects appropriate safety and sampling equipment. Minimum Qualifications: Level I Experience: None Level II Experience: One (1) year of experience in environmental health inspection and control comparable to a Hazardous Material Specialist I in Merced County. Level III Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a Public Health Agency performing environmental health inspection and control comparable to a Hazardous Material Specialist Il in Merced County. All Levels Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a four (4) year degree in Environmental Health Sciences or closely related field. Additional directly related experience in hazardous material investigations and enforcement may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. License: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Identified safety sensitive positions in this classification will be subject to pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the provisions of the County of Merced's drug and alcohol testing policy Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Receives and reviews complaints filed in all types of cases. Examines the evidence, interrogates witnesses, and investigates the scene of the crime. Determines if a crime has been committed, and whether the evidence justifies prosecution. Conducts pleadings, arraignments, pretrial agreements, and other aspects of trial work. Assigns investigators to secure evidence or makes personal investigations. Confers with the judge or defense attorney regarding modification or withdrawal of charges. Selection of jurors, prosecution and dispositions of cases. Argues points of law, presents opening statements, final arguments or summations. Prepares and reviews correspondence; dictates briefs and handles appeals. Advises the public and local law enforcement agencies on legal procedures/problems. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Level I None Level II One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law. Level III Two (2) years of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law. Level IV Two (2) years of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III with Merced County OR four (4) years of experience in the practice of law. Special Requirement: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Please Note: Extra-Help employees are not entitled to County benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week.Extra-Help pay rate is up to a maximum of $21.20 per hour. Under general supervision or direction, to prepare charts, diagrams, and maps illustrating planning studies; assist the public with the filing of applications and permits with the County Planning Department; assist in the preparation of planning reports; and perform other related duties, as assigned. Level I incumbents perform a variety of technical planning activities in support of professional planners. Level II incumbents work independently on assignments and more specialized tasks. Level II positions are expected to interpret and implement development codes/policies and provide training to level I personnel. Minimum Qualifications: Level I Experience: One (1) year of experience in work requiring public contact. Education: Completion of 60 semester units or equivalent at an accredited college or university, including a minimum of 12 semester units or equivalent in planning, drafting, computer- aided drafting, geographic information systems, or closely related field. Level II Experience: Three (3) years of technical planning experience in drafting layout, graphic arts, cartography, architectural design, or direct experience in work requiring public contact and the explanation of rules and regulations to the public. Education: Completion of 60 semester units or equivalent at an accredited college or university, including a minimum of 12 semester units or equivalent in planning, drafting, computer- aided drafting, geographic information systems, or closely related field. OR Experience: Two (2) years experience comparable to a Planning Technician I with Merced County. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Acts as defense counsel in criminal cases; Interviews and advises defendants and witnesses. Interprets and applies laws, court decisions, etc. in the preparation of cases and briefs. Prepares pleadings and other legal documents in connection with suits, trials, hearings, conservatorships, and other legal proceedings; Performs legal research and investigations. Examines evidence and prepares and presents the case for the defense in assigned criminal actions. Performs administrative duties for the Public Defender; Dictates correspondence and reports. May provide lead direction to other attorneys; May assist in training others professional staff. Assists the Chief Deputy Defender and the Public Defender as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Level I: None. Level II: One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law. Level III: Two (2) years of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law. License: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare documents and confirm compliance with statues, court decisions, or other legal authorities. Assist attorneys to prepare, assemble, and organize legal options and memoranda such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, motions, search warrants, contracts, complaints, petitions, ordinances, interrogatories and other legal documents used by attorneys. On behalf of attorneys, make appointments and maintain calendar of court dates and conferences. May recommend form revisions and procedural changes as appropriate. Take appropriate follow-up action on legal documents such as filing documents with appropriate courts, arranging for court trial dates and opposing counsel. Type a variety of material from handwritten or typed draft copy, and prepare correspondence or reports. Perform routine clerical tasks such as filing, duplicating, photocopying, and assembling mail. May interview witnesses, collect statistical data and conduct financial investigations. May assist in training and directing the work of subordinate clerical staff. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Three (3) years of experience preparing a variety of legal documents, supplemented by coursework in legal office practices and business law, preferably with at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Legal Secretary. OR Three (3) years of documented experience in performing research and analysis, and drafting subpoenas, writs, complaints, or similar para-legal activities. OR Completion of an approved legal para-professional training program and two (2) years of experience in the preparation of legal documents. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops public information and education materials. Compiles reports requiring data collection and the use of basic statistics. Assists or conducts workshops and seminars. Schedules and performs counseling and advocacy, and works closely with senior legal services and other senior citizens programs to ensure program services. Counsels clients and performs all follow up required to solve the client case. Maintains client files, detects irregularities, advises clients on rights, and evaluates file for fraud, abuse and misrepresentation. Develops and uses computerized recordkeeping systems, develops case correspondence, and attends training courses and sessions. Recruits volunteers, provides training materials, assists with training volunteers, and evaluates their performance on each case to insure accuracy and ability to meet state standards. Reviews work priorities, ensures outreach services are provided throughout the county. Schedules home visitations, refers clients to proper agencies and provides input into the HICAP Plan. Assists in special projects or programs. Identifies problems and may take corrective action. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: One (1) year of previous full time experience which has included public contact work with senior citizens and supervision of volunteers. Completion of 60 college semester units may substitute for one year of experience. Education: Equivalent to high school graduation. Licenses: Registration with the State as a HICAP Counselor within six months of hire for incumbents performing HICAP functions. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Please Note: This is an at-will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Public Health Director. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plan, organize, manage, direct, and supervise the programs, activities, and services of the Environmental Health unit in the County Health Department. Responsible for inspection activities and enforcement of environmental health laws, including rules and laws applicable to food establishments, land use and animal confinement facilities, medical waste, household hazardous waste, underground storage tanks, and tiered hazardous waste facilities. Oversee cleanup of hazardous waste sites, smoking and sludge enforcement, wellhead protection, used oil collection, local enforcement agency for solid waste, and certified unified program agency for hazardous waste, water supply and sewage systems, insect , rodent and rabies control, sanitation in hotels, camps, public schools and buildings, private residences, hazardous materials/waste. Oversees the unit budget, justification of proposed budget changes, and expenditure controls. Directs the gathering of statistical information and preparation of environmental health reports. Represents the department programs with community organizations and other government jurisdictions. Deals with the most sensitive public complaints and issues. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in the development, analysis, and administration of environmental health programs and services. Two (2) years of the background and experience must have been in a management or full supervisory capacity. The experience will preferably have included work in the areas of fiscal management, personnel management, program development, and grant administration. Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health Sciences or closely related field. Completion of a Masters Degree in Public Health or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience, excepting that it will not be substituted for requisite management or supervisory experience. Licenses: Possession of a valid Environmental Health Specialist Registration issued by the State Department of Public Health. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is up to $25.78 per hour. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Works as a member of a therapeutic team. Monitors behavior and functioning level of patients. Provides psycho-educational materials, information or medication. Maintains clinical records. Prepares progress reports. Administers routine medication orders. Monitors patients' medical needs. May have responsible charge of an intensive in-patient residential treatment facility during an assigned shift. With psychiatric backup, interviews persons to determine need for acute psychiatric treatment. Provides crisis intervention for families and consumers. Makes referrals to other programs. Consults with community agencies regarding clients in crisis. Assists with telephone coverage. Participates in continuing in-service training, supervisory conferences and staff meetings. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: One (1) year of experience providing nursing in a medical or psychiatric setting. License: Possession of a valid California license as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B Closing Date/Time: Continuous

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS BA or BS degree from Accredited University One to three years in work related experience in RealEstate, Construction or Appraisal Ability to apply appraisal techniques; formulate recommendations. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct investigations, inspections and interviews; analyze data in determining the value of land, orchards and vineyards, buildings and other structures. Estimates replacement cost, obsolescence, construction cost, market value, and other pertinent factors, obtaining information from interviews with owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others. Prepares scale drawings of the location of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines. Explains assessment procedures and determinations to taxpayers. Reviews properties for special exemptions and insures proper valuation of claims. Assists in the training and orientation of new appraisers. In commercial property appraisals devises capitalization rate on projected income. May present department's case in taxpayer protest hearings. Minimum Qualifications: Appraiser I Experience: None required. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, agriculture or civil engineering. Equivalent experience in accounting, auditing, appraising or building cost estimating may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Licenses: Eligibility for either temporary or permanent certification as an appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization. If a temporary certification is used to meet this requirement, the employee must acquire permanent certification within one year from date of appointment to this class. Appraiser II Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional level property appraisal work for tax assessment, purchase, or loan extension purposes. Education: Equivalent to college graduation preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, agriculture or civil engineering. Equivalent experience in accounting, auditing, appraising or building cost estimating may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Licenses: Possession of permanent certification as an Appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization. Appraiser III Experience: Three (3) years of responsible professional level property appraisal work for tax assessment, purchase, or loan extension purposes. Education: Equivalent to college graduation preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, agriculture or civil engineering. Equivalent experience in accounting, auditing, appraising, and building cost estimating, or engineering may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Licenses: Possession of permanent certification as an Auditor-Appraiser/Appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization. Appraiser I/II/III: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Click on the link to view the entire job announcement. Under general supervision, to perform specialized and responsible clerical work involving knowledge of legal terminology and procedures; to prepare, accept and/or process legal documents; to provide information and assistance to the public; and perform related work. Job Requirements: While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, only applicants who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job will be selected to continue in the recruitment process. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline. Experience: Three (3) years of clerical experience, including at least one (1) year of experience in legal process work comparable to that of a Legal Clerk I.

Position Information Under general supervision, to evaluate, install, modify, operate and maintain computer software applications in a centralized services environment; to learn and perform highly responsible, specialized work using the more advanced techniques and methods for automation and assistance, adapting software applications to the programs, services and administrative support functions of the Department; to perform a variety of applications development and support assignments with computer software programs; and to do related work as required. The Software Applications Assistant I is the entry level classification in the Software Applications Assistant series. Incumbents in this class are experienced and knowledgeable users of software applications who are expected to develop the increasing skills and expertise required to perform the more advanced and technical applications development and support work with the software. Incumbents rotate within the various units of the department's centralized computer support center in order to lean the more advanced aspects of software used, the functions, procedures and programs of the department. The Software Applications Assistant II is the fully experienced, journey level classification in the Software Applications Assistant series. Incumbents are expected to perform assignments which require the experience and ability to use the most advanced features of computer software programs used by the department. Incumbents exercise considerable judgment and independence in determining and/or developing methods and procedures needed to achieve work objective and may be assigned coordination responsibilities for a specialized functional area within the centralized computer processing unit. Minimum Qualifications SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ASSISTANT I EITHER, I Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible full time experience which require proficiency in performing a variety of production work with computer word processing, database, spreadsheet, web page design, desktop publishing, or graphics software. OR, II Education: Equivalent to completion of a two (2) year Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with at least twenty (24) units in Office Administration or Computer Studies or another closely related field. AND Experience: One (1) year of full time experience which require proficiency in performing a variety of production work with computer word processing, database, spreadsheet, web page design, desktop publishing, or graphics software. SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ASSISTANT II EITHER, I Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible full time experience performing a variety of computer processing and applications assignments which require proficiency in performing a variety of production work with computer word processing, database, spreadsheet, web page design, desktop publishing, or graphics software equivalent to a Software Applications Assistant I with Merced County. OR, II Education: Equivalent to completion of a two (2) year Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with at least twenty (24) units in Office Administration or Computer Studies or another closely related field. AND Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible full time experience which require proficiency in performing a variety of production work with computer word processing, database, spreadsheet, web page design, desktop publishing, or graphics software. While the above requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants may be further evaluated for qualifications beyond those listed. Those applicants that are determined to be most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A valid California driver's license and DMV clearance may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants for positions within the Human Services Agency are subject to a criminal history background check. Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to have Veteran's preference points included as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants, who receive a passing score on a written or oral examination, shall be eligible to receive credit for an additional five (5) points to be added to the final examination score. Veteran's preference is allowed only on initial entrance into County service and shall not affect the order of eligibility on any other employment lists. For the purpose of this section, a veteran is one who has received an honorable discharge from active duty, and has served: 1. During one of the following wartime or equivalent periods:Sept. 11, 2001 to End of Operation Iraqi Freedom Aug. 2, 1990 to Jan. 2, 1992 Jan. 31, 1955 to Oct. 15, 1976 2. During peacetime for which service a campaign or expeditionary medal has been authorized by the Government of the United States and where discharge was under honorable conditions. This would include Lebanon, Grenada and Southwest Asia. A copy of the discharge form (DD-214) shall be submitted to CPS HR Consulting for each position applied for, along with an application for employment requesting such preference, on or before the final filing date specified on the job announcement. Failure to submit the required credentials (DD-214) prior to the final filing date will be deemed a waiver of credits. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CPS HR Consulting at mss@cpshr.us or 916-471-3507 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. ABOUT MERCED COUNTY Merced County is located in the northern part of the San Joaquin Valley in central California, an area earning worldwide acclaim for its rich agriculture, and spans from the coastal ranges to the foothills of Yosemite National Park. The City of Merced, the self-proclaimed Gateway to Yosemite, has a population of approximately 81,102, yet retains the charm of a small town with amenities routinely found in larger communities. Merced's revitalized downtown is emerging as the entertainment center of the area. The County is representative of the rural heartland and Gold Rush remnants underpinning the state's heritage. It is a peaceful, quiet, and friendly area with an abundance of beautiful bike paths, and offers choices of higher education in UC Merced and Merced College. From a political perspective, Merced County is considered to be a bellwether county, having voted for the successful presidential candidate in every election from 1972 to 2012. 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Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Acts as the lead staff member in custodial units and may, on assignment, supervise special projects or programs affiliated with Juvenile Hall or alternative to custody programs. Observe, assist, admit and release juveniles in accordance with prescribed procedures. Orients juveniles to the routines, procedures, and rules of Juvenile Hall. Supervises personal hygiene, table habits, care of clothing and living areas. Teaches work skills and games and assists in planning and supervising recreational and leisure time. Supervises and participates in housekeeping, maintenance and grounds activities with juveniles. Observes and supervises juveniles while in custody, operated programs and during family visits. Provides group and individual guidance as assigned and needed. Enforces discipline and maintains security; writes incident, adjustments and release reports. Transports juveniles to/from court, hospitals, and other facilities as necessary. Works with probation officers, teaching staff, mental health staff and law enforcement personnel. Use appropriate level of force, when necessary, for the purpose of stopping and/or restraining combative youth. Serves as a lead worker on an assigned shift in planning and assigning the work of staff. Assists in the supervision, training and providing input for evaluation of subordinate staff members; and Performs supervisory and/or administrative duties in the absence of the Supervising Juvenile Institutions Officer. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Two (2) years of full-time paid experience in supervising juveniles in an institutional setting including one (1) year equivalent to Juvenile Institutions Officer II in Merced County. Education: Completion of one (1) year of college. Full-time paid experience in an institutional setting may substitute for the required college units on a year-for-year basis. License: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Certificates: California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search and seizure. Possession of Board of Corrections Certificate for Juvenile Institutions Officers Core course and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements. First Aid and CPR Certificates, which shall be kept current during employment. Training: Training/background which will meet the requirements of California Government Code Section 1029/1031. Must be free from any physical, mental or emotional condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officer powers. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and extra help vacancies. Extra Help employees are not entitled to County benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra Help pay is up to 18.67 Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare and process adult court-ordered bench warrants; files for termination of Probation, misdemeanor cases, Prop 36 and Drug Court cases, welfare fraud cases and complaints. May function as primary CLETS operator; perform general office duties. Types various legal documents such as notices, affidavits, court orders, investigation reports, motions, petitions, detentions, subpoenas, warrants, discovery, jury instructions and other documents. Processes various legal documents by preparing forms, obtaining necessary signatures, attaching required addendums, and ensuring documents are received or file within statutory time limits. Obtain information such as proof of prior convictions, subpoena service, doctors and laboratory reports. Prepare letters regarding extensions, notifications of depositions, appointment verifications, etc. Contacts attorneys, court clerks, witnesses, governmental agencies, and other County departments to obtain and confirm information or to arrange appointments, depositions, hearings, etc. Prepare, handle and reviews evidence or exhibits to be presented. Furnishes information to the public, attorneys, and authorized law enforcement personnel. Minimum Qualifications: Level I Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience, including one (1) year working in a related agency where duties required the understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and the ability to interpret and apply laws and statutes. Level II Experience: One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Legal Process Clerk I, or three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience working in a County Clerk's Office, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Justice or Superior Court, Probation Department, or in a related agency where duties required the understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and the ability to interpret and apply laws and statutes. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Organizes, directs and supervises the operation and activities of a specific program of services in the Probation Department as assigned by a Division Director, Assistant Chief Probation Officer or Chief Probation Officer. Assist in development of new programs that will make operations more efficient and/or provide better service. Acts as liaison to other agency and community groups. Appears for public speaking engagements as a representative of the department. Provides consultation to employees in resolving difficult issues and situations. Schedules employees to ensure adequate coverage of programs by employees. Conducts training activities. Assists in implementation of policy changes and/or develops and implements policy. Establish division goals, objectives, and outcomes with assistance of administrative and subordinate staff. Formulate and implement policies and procedures in accordance with the law, County policy, departmental directions and profession's "best practices." Establish standards and training of staff, including in-service programs. Design, implement, and evaluate programs and services for performance based outcomes. Assist in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, and discipline of departmental staff. Review and prepare analysis of proposed and current legislation and regulations as directed. In addition to the above when assigned to a Juvenile Justice Correctional Facility: Provides guidance in unusual situations or emergencies. Randomly makes periodic checks of the assigned program throughout the 24-hour operation. Assures the maintenance of proper levels of security. Monitors discipline with detainees for rule infractions in accordance with established policies. Conducts individual or group meetings with detainees to discuss problems. Assists in administering the ordering of clothing, supplies and equipment. Ensures facility is in compliance with Title 15 and 24 of the California Administrative Code. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Five (5) years of full time experience in probation/parole field casework or similar work in a related correctional field. Education: Graduation from a four (4) year accredited college or university. (One (1) year of additional graduate training in the field of Criminology, Public Administration, Psychology, Sociology or similar field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.) Certificates: Board of Corrections Core Training Certificates for Deputy Probation Officer or Juvenile Institutions Officer and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements. Certificate of Completion of 832 P.C. Training. Training and background which will meet the requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provides nursing advice to patients; administers medications and performs assessments. May provide case management services and utilization review for programs including CSS, CHDP, MCA, Outreach, Medi-Cal Targeted case management, Indigent Health Care and other programs. Will assist clients to gain access to needed medical, social, educational and other services. Promotes the control of communicable disease by early detection and preventive treatment. Records communicable diseases as prescribed by State and County laws and regulations. Makes home visits to follow up on identified at-risk mother and infants; teaches parenting skills. Functions as an "On-Call" nurse to give information and make appropriate referrals by telephone. Explains physician's instructions and recommendations to patient and patient's families. Promotes preventative medicine by providing health education and conducting presentations. May provide grief counseling to parents in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Engage in outreach and other activities to enhance services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: One (1) year of professional nursing experience. (Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or a closely related field may be substituted for the one (1) year of required experience.) License: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Please Note: List will be established to fill vacancies throughout the BHRS department. Incumbents assigned to the current vacancy in Community Enrichment Services Division will oversee and administer the activities associated with the identification, development and operation of housing for clients with serious mental illness. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, organizes, manages and directs the activities, and services of an assigned program. Responsible for the program budget, justification of changes and expenditure controls. Assist with grant preparation, grant management, and compliance with reporting requirements. Directs the gathering of statistical information and the preparation of a variety of reports. Represents an assigned program with community organizations, government jurisdictions. Deals with the most sensitive public complaints and issues. Provides technical assistance to schools, courts, law enforcement and correctional agencies, social welfare and health agencies and related community groups. Identifies community mental health needs and objectives and provide information on services. Locates appropriate resources and assists with developing or modifying community agencies to meet mental health goals. Writes and edits a variety of informational and educational brochures and other publications. Develops information for the news media to promote understanding of mental health activities. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in mental health or alcohol/drug program services, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. Supervisory experience may include: clinical supervision and/or lead direction of unlicensed clinical or case management staff, licensed para-professional staff or student interns. Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or closely related field is desirable. Licenses :Must be licensed for at least two (2) years with a license from the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Clinical Psychologist, or Registered Nurse (RN). SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Tentative Test Date: January 22 Overall testing process will take approximately 3 hours . This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and extra help vacancies as they occur. Extra help pay rate is$17.95 -$19.80 per hour. Extra help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to working a maximum of 25 hours per week. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Observes and assists or admits and releases juveniles in accordance with prescribed procedures. Orients juveniles to the routines, procedures, and rules of Juvenile Hall. Supervises personal hygiene, table habits, care of clothing and living areas. Teaches work skills and games; assists in planning and supervising recreational and leisure activities. Supervises juveniles and participates in housekeeping, maintenance and grounds activities. Observes and supervises juveniles in custody, other programs and during family visits. Provides group and individual guidance as assigned and needed; administers first aid techniques. Enforces discipline and maintains security; writes incident, adjustment and release reports. Use appropriate level of force, when necessary, for the purpose of stopping and/or restraining a combative youth. Transports juveniles to/from court, hospitals, and other facilities as necessary. Uses O. C. (pepper) spray in accordance with department policies and procedures. Level II will assist in the training of subordinate staff members as necessary. Minimum Qualifications: JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS OFFICER I Education : Equivalent to high school graduation. License : Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Desirable qualifications Experience: One (1) year of experience involving the supervision, care or leadership of juveniles groups. One (1) year of college may substitute for the one year of required experience. The following must be successfully completed within the first 12 months of employment. Failure to successfully complete these items may result in termination. Certification to meet California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search and seizure. Successful completion of the Basic Juvenile Institutions Officers Core course as certified by the Board of Corrections for Juvenile Institutions Officers. JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS OFFICER II Experience: One (1) year of full-time paid experience in supervising juveniles in an institutional setting equivalent to a Juvenile Institutions Officer I in Merced County. The following must be successfully completed within the first 12 months of obtaining Level II status. Failure to successfully complete these items may result in termination. Certification to meet California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search and seizure. Board of Corrections Certificate for Juvenile Institutions Officers Core course and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements. Both Levels Training: Training and background which will meet the requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031. Must be free from any physical, mental or emotional condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officer powers. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Position Information Under direction, to operate a communications telephone console, providing information and connecting calls as required; to perform routine clerical work; and to perform other related work, as assigned. The Telephone Systems Operator series differs from the general clerical classes in that the incumbent in this series primarily operate the telephone system answering and transferring calls to staff, with clerical duties as secondary responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Six (6) months of experience in the operation of a communications console. OR Education: Successful completion of a comprehensive training program in the operation of a communications console may substitute for the required experience. While the above requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants may be further evaluated for qualifications beyond those listed. Those applicants that are determined to be most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Supplemental Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A valid California driver's license and DMV clearance may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants for positions within the Human Services Agency are subject to a criminal history background check. Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records.Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. Recruitments that note continuous under the closing date are subject to close at any time. Applications will not be accepted after a continuous recruitment is closed. This position requires the ability to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English. Candidates who have not passed the exam previously must take and pass the Merit System Services Spanish proficiency examination. The bilingual oral exam date will be determined once the recruitment closes. VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to have Veteran's preference points included as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants, who receive a passing score on a written or oral examination, shall be eligible to receive credit for an additional five (5) points to be added to the final examination score. Veteran's preference is allowed only on initial entrance into County service and shall not affect the order of eligibility on any other employment lists. For the purpose of this section, a veteran is one who has received an honorable discharge from active duty, and has served: 1. During one of the following wartime or equivalent periods: Sept. 11, 2001 to End of Operation Iraqi Freedom Aug. 2, 1990 to Jan. 2, 1992 Jan. 31, 1955 to Oct. 15, 1976 2. During peacetime for which service a campaign or expeditionary medal has been authorized by the Government of the United States and where discharge was under honorable conditions. This would include Lebanon, Grenada and Southwest Asia. A copy of the discharge form (DD-214) shall be submitted to CPS HR Consulting for each position applied for, along with an application for employment requesting such preference, on or before the final filing date specified on the job announcement. Failure to submit the required credentials (DD-214) prior to the final filing date will be deemed a waiver of credits. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CPS HR Consulting at mss@cpshr.us or 916-471-3507 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. ABOUT MERCED COUNTY Merced County is located in the northern part of the San Joaquin Valley in central California, an area earning worldwide acclaim for its rich agriculture, and spans from the coastal ranges to the foothills of Yosemite National Park. The City of Merced, the self-proclaimed Gateway to Yosemite, has a population of approximately 81,102, yet retains the charm of a small town with amenities routinely found in larger communities. Merced's revitalized downtown is emerging as the entertainment center of the area. The County is representative of the rural heartland and Gold Rush remnants underpinning the state's heritage. It is a peaceful, quiet, and friendly area with an abundance of beautiful bike paths, and offers choices of higher education in UC Merced and Merced College. From a political perspective, Merced County is considered to be a bellwether county, having voted for the successful presidential candidate in every election from 1972 to 2012. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Please Note: This is an at-will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Directs assigned division in the judicial functions of the District Attorney Office. Makes divisional determinations regarding prosecution/preparation of cases for trial. Directs staff in preliminary hearings, jury trials and various other judicial hearings. Acts as a legal coordinator on laws affecting criminal prosecution, consumer fraud, family law and death penalty appeals. May work with the Attorney General's office on death penalty appeals and petitions for writ of habeas corpus. May try cases in the Superior and Appellate courts including death penalty cases. Reviews prison packages and prior records of defendants for three-strike enhancement. Directs divisional development of programs, procedures and policies. Directs and administers the training and development of assigned staff. May act for the District Attorney in his absence. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Supervising Deputy District Attorney with Merced County or its equivalent in other counties. OR Two (2) years of experience as a Deputy District Attorney IV with Merced County or its equivalent in other counties. OR Six (6) years of experience in the practice of law with two (2) years in a supervisory capacity over other attorneys. Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school. Licenses: Active membership in the State bar of California. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-help vacancies. Extra-help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to 25 hours per week. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Implement patient medical care plans as developed and prescribed within Mental Health Department guidelines and policies. Provide direct care for regular and individual special treatments or procedures. Observe and evaluate patients' signs, symptoms, and reactions to therapy in efforts to identify or interpret significant findings or changes requiring attention or notification of other professional staff. Assists with special treatments, tests, and administering prescribed medications, making constant adjustments commensurate with a patient's condition. Maintain control of drugs and medications. Instruct and interact with patients and/or relatives concerning home care. Initiate appropriate emergency measures, requiring independent judgment to sustain life, as necessary. Assist with evaluating services of an assigned unit or program. Consults with experienced Psychiatric Staff Nurses when patient's problems are not within the scope of practice. Assists with the development of procedures and methods to improve in-patient and/or outpatient services. Minimum Qualifications: LEVEL I Experience: None. Prior nursing experience is desirable. Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. License: Possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse or Interim Permit issued by the State of California. Incumbents appointed while holding an Interim Permit must obtain Licensure within 6 months of appointment or be removed from this classification. LEVEL II Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional nursing experience in providing nursing services. Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. License: Possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California. SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Desirable: 5 years of civil litigation experience. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as legal counsel and attends meetings of boards and commissions. May act as legal advisor for County offices on involved matters. Prepares formal legislative measures, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, contracts, leases, and other legal instruments. Prosecutes legal action on behalf of, and defends actions against, the County and its subdivisions before courts of origin, appellate courts, and various administrative bodies. Confers with and advise officers of County departments and representatives of special districts on questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations. May provide lead direction and act as a legal resource to other professional staff. Assists the County Counsel, Assistant County Counsel, andChief Deputy County Counsel as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Level II One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law. Level III Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of civil law. Level IV One (1) year of experience as a Deputy County Counsel III with Merced County. OR Four (4) years of experience in the practice of civil law. License: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

~Under direction to plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of an assigned unit performing client services which may include case management, initial and continuing eligibility for public assistance, development and implementation of service plans for employment and family self-sufficiency. Participates in the training and development of personnel, develops community resources for employment and educational placements; performs related work as required. Job Requirements: ~Minimum Qualifications While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, only applicants who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job will be selected to continue in the recruitment process. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time advanced journey level experience as a Family Services Representative III. OR Experience: Three (3) years of full-time journey level experience as a Family Services Representative II. OR Experience: Three (3) years of full-time journey level experience spent determining eligibility for public assistance, preferably in an automated environment. OR Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience performing a variety of employment and training services for a community organization, or public agency, preferably including experience in a lead or supervisory position. OR Experience: One (1) year of experience comparable to that of an Employment and Training Worker III with Merced County. AND Education: Completion of 15 semester or 22 quarter college units in career planning, vocational guidance, principles of personality development, occupational testing and measurement, and counseling preparation. (Six (6) months of additional work experience, as described above, may be substituted for the required education.)

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assist in the examination of fields, roadways, and cultivated areas to determine location and extent of infestation of rodents, weeds, birds, insects or predators, and for presence or extent of plant disease infestation, and assists in their eradication or control. Prepare poison grains for rodent control and its application. Mix restricted and non-restricted pesticides. Enforce quarantine laws relating to the prevention of the introduction or spread of pests, and certifies acceptability or specifies treatment of shipments as a condition of movement. Educate growers/farmers and others involved in use of pesticides. Keep records of inspections and prepares reports. Examine fruits, nuts, vegetables, honey, eggs, and other agricultural commodities in markets, packing houses, and storage areas for compliance with regulations relating to standards, grades, and spray residue. Issue certificates of inspections. Examine plants and trees in nurseries and those arriving or shipped by private or common carrier for evidence of disease, pests of noxious weed seeds, cleanliness and proper labeling. Inspect agricultural commodities being shipped to see that they are free from injurious insects or plant diseases. Assure growers' compliance with laws and regulations concerning pesticides. Issue restricted materials permits to growers. Administer tests to growers for certified/restricted applicator certificates and explains county requirements. Conduct field review and inspection of pesticide use based on crops to be sprayed and drift possibilities to surrounding areas. Interview and conducts fact finding investigations of potential pesticide poisoning/chemical incidents and issues notice of violations if appropriate. Issue permits and supervises the application of toxic materials to crops. Supervise extra help staff and participates in the examination of fruits, nuts, vegetables, honey, eggs, and other agricultural commodities in markets, packing houses, and storage areas for compliance with regulations relating to standards, grades, as outlined in the California Agricultural Code, and spray residue. Enforce quarantine laws relating to the prevention of the introduction or spread of pests, and certifies acceptability and issues Photo-Sanitary Certification or specifies treatment of shipments as a condition of movement. Issue producers certificate and work with products retailers as to correct labeling as to variety, weight, and count. Complete reports of finding issues notice of violations if appropriate. Present various training sessions to growers, and operators. Minimum Qualifications: AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGIST I Experience: None required. Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines as determined by the Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture. Individuals who apply during the last semester/quarter prior to graduation must satisfy the requirements for graduation within 180 days of appointment. Incumbents who do not complete graduation requirments prior to the end of their probationary period will be terminated. License: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Incumbent in this classification must within six (6) months of appointment obtain a State License of Eligibility in at least one of the following required fields of Agricultural Inspection: Pesticide Regulation, Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation, or Commodity Regulation. AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGIST II Experience: One (1) year of experience in Agricultural Inspection for law enforcement purposes comparable to an Agricultural Biologist I in Merced County. Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines as determined by the Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture. Licenses: Possession of at least three (3) valid licenses of Eligibility as a County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist, two (2) of which must be Pesticide Regulation and Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation and one (1) other of choice. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Possession of a State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate in the Regulatory Pest Control category. AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGIST III Experience: One (1) year of experience in Agricultural Inspection for law enforcement purposes comparable to an Agricultural Biologist II in Merced County. Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college with specialization in one or more appropriate disciplines in agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences, or other appropriate disciplines as determined by the Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture. Licenses: Possession of five (5) valid licenses of Eligibility as a County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Possession of a State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate in the Regulatory Pest Control and Right-of-Way Pest Control categories. Closing Date/Time: Continuous