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Community Health Nurse - Extra Help Community Health Nurse
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$70,574.40 - $85,862.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Deputy Director of Human Services Agency
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$133,952.00 - $163,092.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Human Resources and Personnel
- Other
Dual Diagnosis Specialist
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$59,446.40 - $72,321.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Sheriff Community Service Technician I/II - Extra-Help Sheriff Community Service Technician I/II
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$43,014.40 - $60,632.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Community and Economic Development
- Engineering
- Public Safety
Extra-Help Student Intern
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$16.90 - $21.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Internship
Auditor-Appraiser I/II/III
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$62,441.60 - $96,969.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Real Estate
Extra-Help Student Intern
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$16.90 - $21.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Internship
Assessment Clerk I/II/III
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$37,523.20 - $58,281.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Extra-Help Law Student
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$16.90 - $20.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
Social Worker I (Full-Time)
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$51,313.60 - $68,868.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$60,923.20 - $95,097.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Public Health
District Attorney Investigator I/II - Extra-Help District Attorney Investigator I/II
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$76,315.20 - $105,372.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Criminology and Forensics
- Legal Services
Supervising Network Systems Support Analyst
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$97,926.40 - $119,080.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
Staff Psychiatrist
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$242,028.80 - $294,777.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Public Health Nurse I/II - Extra-Help Public Health Nurse I/II
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$79,393.60 - $106,412.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I/II
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$76,315.20 - $101,836.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Extra-Help Sheriff Security Attendant
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$16.90 - $25.00 Hourly
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Safety
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Medical Director
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$294,777.60 - $358,425.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Public Health
Licensed Mental Health Worker - Extra-Help Licensed Mental Health Worker
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$65,249.60 - $79,393.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Supervising Social Worker I/II
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$74,484.80 - $104,852.80 Annually
- Full Time
- Human and Social Services
Social Worker III (Extra Help & Full Time)
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$63,980.80 - $77,833.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
Mental Health Clinician I/II - Extra-Help Mental Health Clinician I/II
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$74,484.80 - $110,115.20 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Public Health
Agricultural Biologist/Weights & Measures Inspector IV
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$71,260.80 - $86,694.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Agriculture / Farm / Ranch Related
- Sciences and Laboratory
Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II - Extra-Help Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$57,449.60 - $77,064.00 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Custodial and Janitorial
- Public Safety
Social Worker IV-A / IV-B (Extra-Help & Full-Time)
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$70,907.20 - $95,097.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Human and Social Services
Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV/V - Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV/V
- Merced, California
- Merced County, CA
$77,459.20 - $182,665.60 Annually
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Legal Services
- Other
Gastroenterologist
- Merced, California
- CommonSpirit Health
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Optometrist - Locum Tenens - Travel Paid!
- Merced, California
- Provider Healthcare
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Optometrist - Locum Tenens - Travel Paid! Job
- Merced, California
- Provider Healthcare
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Extra-Help Sheriff Security Attendant
- Merced, California
- Merced County (CA)
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Extra-Help Sheriff Security Attendant
- Merced, California
- Merced County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Extra-Help Sheriff Security Attendant
- Merced, California
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fire Fighter II
- Merced, California
- City of Merced
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Merced, California
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fire Fighter II
- Merced, California
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Fire Fighter II
- Merced, California
- City of Merced (CA)
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Lecturer in Public Health: Summer 2026
- Merced, California
- University of California
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government

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Community Health Nurse - Extra Help Community Health Nurse
- Merced, California United States
- Merced County, CA
- Jun 03, 2026
- $70,574.40 - $85,862.40 Annually - Full Time
Merced County, CA

Merced County, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers a unique blend of vibrant agricultural heritage and modern development. Known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," Merced County is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, including nearby national parks, lush farmlands, and scenic rivers. The county's strategic location provides easy access to major urban centers like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno, making it an ideal hub for both business and leisure. With a diverse economy anchored by agriculture, education, healthcare, and manufacturing, Merced County offers ample opportunities for career growth and professional development. The presence of the University of California, Merced, further enhances the county's reputation as a center for innovation and research, attracting top talent and fostering a dynamic workforce. In addition to its economic strengths, Merced County boasts a high quality of life with a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy affordable housing, a lower cost of living compared to many other parts of California, and a family-friendly environment with excellent schools and recreational facilities. The county's rich cultural heritage is celebrated through numerous festivals, farmers' markets, and community events, creating a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers. With its combination of economic opportunity, educational excellence, and a supportive community, Merced County is not just a great place to work but also a wonderful place to live and thrive.
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- $70,574.40 - $85,862.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Jun 03, 2026
Job Description
Examples of Duties

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 $33.93 per hour .

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

Essential Functions

Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.

Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.

Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.

Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.

Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.

Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.

Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.

Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.

Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations.

Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat.

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, and procedures of general nursing and of public health nursing.

Causes, means of transmission, and method of control of communicable disease, including venereal disease, AIDS, and tuberculosis.

Means of promotion child and maternal health and life, including the care of handicapped children.

Sociological and cultural problems involved in public health nursing.

Community resources and demography.

State laws relating to reporting child/adult abuse cases.

Ability to:
Educate and work with patients and their families in the various Public Health Program.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Effectively communicate in writing to develop reports and complete patient charts.

Effectively communicate orally to make presentations to patient, families, and community groups.

Listen and counsel patients and families on sensitive and confidential issues.

Detect health problems and assist in intervention to promote optimal health care.

Administer and review results of skin test for tuberculosis.

Administer hearing, vision, EKG and blood pressure testing and record results.

Draw blood for laboratory testing.

Maintain confidential material.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.
Anthem 500 EPO
Anthem 1500 EPO
Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Vision Insurance - VSP
County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCE

State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Represented Employees $10,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.

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Merced County, CA

Merced County, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers a unique blend of vibrant agricultural heritage and modern development. Known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," Merced County is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, including nearby national parks, lush farmlands, and scenic rivers. The county's strategic location provides easy access to major urban centers like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno, making it an ideal hub for both business and leisure. With a diverse economy anchored by agriculture, education, healthcare, and manufacturing, Merced County offers ample opportunities for career growth and professional development. The presence of the University of California, Merced, further enhances the county's reputation as a center for innovation and research, attracting top talent and fostering a dynamic workforce.

In addition to its economic strengths, Merced County boasts a high quality of life with a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy affordable housing, a lower cost of living compared to many other parts of California, and a family-friendly environment with excellent schools and recreational facilities. The county's rich cultural heritage is celebrated through numerous festivals, farmers' markets, and community events, creating a welcoming atmosphere for newcomers. With its combination of economic opportunity, educational excellence, and a supportive community, Merced County is not just a great place to work but also a wonderful place to live and thrive.
Merced County, CA
- Merced, California, United States
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Community Health Nurse - Extra Help Community Health Nurse

Deputy Director of Human Services Agency

Dual Diagnosis Specialist

Sheriff Community Service Technician I/II - Extra-Help Sheriff Community Service Technician I/II

Extra-Help Student Intern

Auditor-Appraiser I/II/III

Extra-Help Student Intern

Assessment Clerk I/II/III

Extra-Help Law Student

Social Worker I (Full-Time)

Environmental Health Specialist I/II/III

District Attorney Investigator I/II - Extra-Help District Attorney Investigator I/II

Supervising Network Systems Support Analyst

Staff Psychiatrist

Public Health Nurse I/II - Extra-Help Public Health Nurse I/II

Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I/II

Extra-Help Sheriff Security Attendant

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Medical Director

Licensed Mental Health Worker - Extra-Help Licensed Mental Health Worker

Supervising Social Worker I/II

Social Worker III (Extra Help & Full Time)

Mental Health Clinician I/II - Extra-Help Mental Health Clinician I/II

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Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II - Extra-Help Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II

Social Worker IV-A / IV-B (Extra-Help & Full-Time)

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