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  • Employment and Training Worker III

    Placerville, California United States County of El Dorado Full Time $64,625.60 - $78,561.60 Annually May 13, 2026
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    County of El Dorado

    The County of El Dorado is a charter county and employs more than 1,800 employees with an all funds operating budget of approximately $605 million. The governing body is the Board of Supervisors which is comprised of elected representatives from each of the five voting districts. El Dorado County encompasses 1,786 square miles that range from the eastern edge of the Sacramento Valley to the peaks of the Sierra-Nevada’s. Our western border is 30 minutes from the State Capitol and only 20 minutes away from over one million acres of breathtaking national forest. The vast size of our county also means that our offices are spread from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe. Of course, our services are not just office-based, as the County of El Dorado also maintains the famous Rubicon Trail, manages the whitewater recreation on the South Fork of the American River, educates visitors on our Gold Rush days at the El Dorado County Historical Museum, and provides many other services to our residents and visitors.    

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    THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
     The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

    HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

    The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

    SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
    The Health and Human Services Agency’s Social Services Division strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of El Dorado County. They help residents meet basic needs and ultimately become self-sufficient by offering the following services: CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, and employment services.

    THE OPPORTUNITY
    You will have the opportunity to perform the most complex work and specialized assignments requiring an advanced level of technical knowledge in employability services and vocational counseling, and may perform lead work and/or training to a unit of workers providing employability services and determining eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance program.

    The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
    • Lead, plan, organize, and review the work of Employment and Training Worker staff; set priorities and follow up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work; instruct staff in work procedures.
    • Perform complex and highly responsible employment and training duties that requires a thorough knowledge of procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
    • Administer and interpret vocational assessments; assess program participants' employment readiness.
    • Identify employment barriers and develop plan to assist client in overcoming barriers, including making referrals to other professional for assistance.
    • Refer clients to other staff members or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling as necessary; advocate on clients' behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services.
    • Assist applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources.
    • Make home visits in connection with casework assignments.
    • Provide community outreach for various agency programs.
    • Explain regulations, rules, and policies to clients to apprise them of their rights, responsibilities, and eligibility for participation and explain employment programs to clients and the general public.
    • Assess clients' employment and education history and develops plans for participants to achieve gainful employment and provides career guidance and counseling.

    For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

    Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

    One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties equivalent to the County's class of Employment and Training Worker II;

    OR

    One (1) year of full-time experience performing vocational guidance, employment counseling, and placement services in a variety of occupational fields, which included the use of standardized psychological and vocational tests and the assessment and development of career and occupational plans and goals ; and Completion of 15 semester (22.5 quarter) college units in career planning, vocational guidance principles, personality development, occupational testing and measurement, or counseling preparation.

    Licenses and Certifications:
    • Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

    Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Employment and Training Worker III, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

    SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
    Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".

    If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us.

    RECRUITMENT PROCESS
    The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

    Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

    For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

    Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Employment and Training Worker III. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

    We currently have the following vacancy:
    • One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division, located in Placerville, CA.

    Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

    The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

    As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

    Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

    Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

    Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
    • 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
    • 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
    • 129 miles to San Francisco


    Here area few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
    • Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
    • Skiing and Snowboarding
    • Live Music and Music Festivals
    • Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
    • El Dorado County Fair
    • Placerville Speedway Races
    • Farm to Fork Restaurants
    • Small Business Shops


    Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

    CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!

    The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

    For your Health and Well-Being:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Basic Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability (LTD)
    • County sponsored Wellness program
    • Discounts on gym memberships

    For your Financial Future:
    • CalPERS Retirement
    • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
    • Optional Life Insurance

    For your Work/Life Balance:
    • Paid Holidays
    • Floating Holidays
    • Vacation and sick leave accruals
    • Personal and bereavement leave


    Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

    Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

    To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

    Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

    Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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