Merced County

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 Go to fire lines to provide shade, clean up and water for firefighters Wash vehicles at the stations Assist with station logistics (warehousing, etc.) General maintenance around the facilities 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

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 apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/ To view the job description, please click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cpshr/jobs/2181952/fiscal-services-supervisor 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

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, conducts, supervises and participates in educational activities, training and prevention programs for individuals and groups including schools. Assists in performing a variety of activities in a program area as directed by the department of assignment. Coordinates and conducts Friday Night Live and Club Live chapter activities and assumes disc-jockey functions. Makes detailed preparation for activities. Provides informational presentations on alcohol and drug abuse and prevention to local school and community agencies. Gathers necessary materials and equipment; sets up, operates and maintains equipment and supplies including audio-visual equipment. Assumes responsibility for the needs and control of the activities; assists with the expansion of existing programs an development of new materials. Prepares reports; may participate in basic client screening programs and provide information and/or referrals to other available community services. Assists clients improving their personal situation. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: One (1) year of experience related to the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse among youth. Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. One (1) year college (30 units) in psychology, sociology, addiction studies or related field may substitute for the required experience 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

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Participate in long-range planning policy formulation. Recommends land use and development policies and assists in developing or revising ordinances. May conduct inspection of sites to ensure compliance with the General Plan and Zoning Codes. Interprets the use permits in each zone according to zoning and related ordinances. Prepares or assists in the preparation of maps and graphs. Answers inquiries from the public relating to planning and zoning. Provide staff support to and participates in the implementation of the general plan and other plans. Contact federal, state and local agencies to discuss the feasibility of acquiring financing for projects. Process application for the development projects. Participates in the environmental activities for decision-making bodies. May provide training and lead supervision to subordinate professional staff. Minimum Qualifications: Level I Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major work in Planning, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field. (Experience comparable to that of a Planning Technician or Code Compliance Specialist with Merced County may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) Level II Experience: Two (2) years of professional public planning experience equivalent to a Planner I in Merced County. (A Master's degree in Planning may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.) Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major work in Planning or a closely related field. (Experience comparable to that of a Planning Technician or Code Compliance Specialist with Merced County may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) Level III Experience: Two (2) years of professional public planning experience equivalent to a Planner II in Merced County. (A Master's Degree in Planning may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.) Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major work in Planning or a closely related field. (Additional professional planning experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis). All Levels License: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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

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

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

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

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plans, assigns, supervises, coordinates and reviews the work of an assigned staff of Appraisers. Provides advice and consultation on difficult and complex appraisal questions and problems. Provides training and work evaluations for assigned personnel. Also reviews the work of assigned staff for proper quality and schedules and insures proper completion of staff assignments. Performs the most difficult and complex appraisal work in determining the value of a variety of real property for tax assessment purposes. Resolves problems and questions concerning real property. Estimates replacement costs, construction costs, resale value, general quality of materials, improvements, and other factors affecting property values. Performs roll corrections on property improperly assessed and reviews special exemptions and insures proper valuation of claims. Gathers and analyzes data on sales, and values of various types of property, and evaluates and estimates effect of trends in values. Explains disapprovals or modification recommendations to property owners, lawyers, and/or professional consultants. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional level property appraisal work for tax assessment purposes. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college in accounting, agriculture, real estate, economics or business administration or a field closely related to real property appraisal. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.) Licenses: Possess and maintain a valid advanced certificate as an Appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization at the time of appointment. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Desirable: Possession of professional designations issued by the Appraisal Institute (MAI, RM, SRA, or other appropriate designation). Closing Date/Time: Continuous

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and extra help vacancies as they occur. 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 $19.04 per hour. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates computer to track officer movement and inmates/minors assigned to a specific facility. Looks for aggressive behavior or other potential security problems between inmates/juveniles notifying Correctional Officer or Juvenile Institutions Officer on duty of all suspicious behaviors. Maintains visitor and inmate/juvenile access control. Ensures Correctional Officer or Juvenile Institutions Officer access to secured areas. Makes announcements to inmates/juveniles and officers on duty. Assists the public with inmate/juvenile and facility information and provides them with general procedural information. Transmits information between housing units, medical, control, commissary, etc. Assigns computer based alpha or numeric identification codes to inmates/juveniles. Determines routing of information based on content and knowledge of unit operations. Records and processes bail and/or court fees from schedule on inmates in custody. Prepares reports and other related written material. May assist with the processing of prisoners/detainees. May also testify in court on matters relating to inmates/juveniles. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Equivalent to graduation from High School. OPTION I Experience: Two (2) years of full time experience as a security guard, dispatcher, computer/surveillance terminal operator, or similar work in a related public law enforcement field or military service. One year of college or business school may substitute for one year of required experience. OPTION II Experience: Two (2) years of full time clerical experience which involved increased responsibility and public contact. One year of college or business school may substitute for one year of required experience. Work experience in a law enforcement agency is 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: Direct the analysis and evaluation of requests to establish new users on the County network system to include appropriate hardware needs, user access to system applications, set up of appropriate security needs and accessibility of the user to application systems functions and network data bases in a network environment. Determine installation and configuration needs of new users to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and hardware/software applications. Install and configures additional and new software applications on to the network and ensures that authorized users may access the software. Provide on-going administration of the network monitoring the system to ensure that the number of users does not exceed licensing authority for applications and that adequate disk space and other equipment components are available to perform network functions. Determine the amount of disk space needed for current and future needs of the system and adds space and resources as needed. Confer with users to determine their hardware and software needs and recommends products and services to meet the user's needs. Review new product literature and materials provided by vendors and arrange for. Test products to ensure programming modifications meet user's needs and expectations. Identify needed programming modifications, writes detailed specifications of needed changes and submits to contract or in house programmers. Follow the status of contracted systems and or programming engagements to ensure deadlines are met. Train departmental staff in the application of new hardware and software. Train new staff and provide input to performance evaluations. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college majoring in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field. (Experience in programming and computer operation may be substituted for the college education on a year for year basis.) Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a network systems support analyst including one year comparable to a Network Systems Support Analyst II. OR Three (3) years of experience in a comparable position as a programmer analyst including two years of systems programmer experience in a personal, micro- or minicomputer network environment of which one year was comparable to a Network Systems Support Analyst II. Prior experience as a network administrator is preferred. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the functions and operations of the Business/Personal Property Division in the County Assessor's office. Analyze, schedule, and distribute workload; oversees the selection, training, and evaluation of staff. Oversees the preparation for appeals hearings regarding business/personal property. Testifies in courts of law and before the local Board of Equalization. Acts for the Assessor during the Assessor's absence and when delegated. Assists with the development, interpretation, implementation and adoption of Assessor's Office policies, operating practices, work standards and procedures recommending changes for improvement. Provides technical expertise, assistance and advice on complex or unusual valuation problems. Assist with in-service training programs; organize research on economic conditions and trends. Represents the Assessor at meetings, speaking engagements, taxpayers' associations and real estate or business groups. Performs highly complex and politically sensitive appraisals. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Five (5) years of progressively, responsible experience in performing professional business/personal property appraisal work in a California Assessor's Office. One Year of this experience must have been in a full supervisory capacity. Education: Graduation from a (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. Licenses: Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Possession of a valid advanced certificate as an Auditor-Appraiser/Appraiser issued by the California State Board of Equalization. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Extra-Help employees are not entitled to County benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Under close supervision, will work with UC Farm Advisors and County Agriculture Technician to assist with agriculture research projects collecting data in vegetables, cotton, and almonds. Soil, water, and leaf sampling. Help with hand-harvest of tomatoes, sweet potatoes, almonds, and walnuts. Maintain hand tools, assist with cleaning of truck and lab. Other duties as assigned. Position is with the University of California Cooperative Extension in Merced County. Must be at least 18 years old. Please consider the Supplemental Questions before applying. Successful applicants will be required to meet at the UCCE office in Merced, then travel to various locations throughout the county. Flexible hours -- half days are fine. 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 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

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/2133776/supervising-welfare-fraud-investigator Closing Date/Time: Continuous