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Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, assigns, and schedules own workload with direction from facility commander. Ensures that work done by work crew is in conformance with established work standards. Determines time, staff and material needs and requisitions supplies and materials. Performs maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment which include structural repair or remodeling such as: carpentry, cabinet work, furniture repair, installation of doors, windows, etc. Performs both routine and complex electrical work such as wiring for data processing equipment, installing and repairing security apparatus and performs electrical work. Performs non-standard plumbing at correctional facilities and repairs or replaces broken or leaky faucets, pipes, toilets, sinks and drains; welds and fabricates metal. Performs rough carpentry work, cable line installation, concrete, and painting. Performs routine preventative maintenance on mechanical heating and air-conditioning equipment. May respond to emergency repair requests at the Merced County Adult Correctional Facility. Operates and maintains a low pressure boiler system, adjusts heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including pumps, condensers, and steam lines. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Building Maintenance Worker III in Merced County. License: Possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License. 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: Receives and reviews requisitions for supplies, materials and equipment in relation to the County's needs. Invites and accepts bids, quotes and proposals, analyzes them for conformance to specifications, make recommendations for awards. Handles complex contract negotiations or renegotiations with vendors and service providers. Administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. Evaluates and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine the need for changes. Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history. Keeps informed of new products and markets conditions and trends. Arranges for and attends test and demonstration of equipment. Prepares reports, recommendations and correspondence. Establishes and directs systems for blanket purchase orders and recordkeeping. Minimum Qualifications: PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST I Experience: Three (3) years of para-professional procurement experience preferably in a public agency. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a major in business or public administration or a closely related field. Experience and/or education may substitute for the college education on a year-for-year basis. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST II Experience: Three (3) years performing duties comparable to those of a Procurement Specialist I in Merced County. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in business or public administration or a closely related field. Experience and/or education may substitute for the college education on a year-for-year basis. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Please note: Extra help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Hours for this position will be flexible including evenings and weekends to attend community events. The current openings are at the Human Services Agency for the Social Services Departments. This recruitment will fill vacancies in our Independent Living Program (ILP) and Child Abuse Treatment (CHAT) Programs. The Extra Help Student Intern will provide general assistance while gaining valuable work experience. Assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The current positions will require experience working with foster youth, clerical experience, scheduling, telephone skills, copying, filing, document scanning and transporting youth. Desirable Qualifications: Must be able to perform job assignments in a timely and efficient manner. Ability to communicate and troubleshoot issues to supervisors and co-workers. Ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision. Plan, schedule and assist in orientations. Facilitate and participate in events. Assist instructors in class settings. Work with public. Transportation of youth to and from events and functions. Outreach in LosBanos Ability to maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned. Desirable Experience: Former contact with Foster Care System is preferred. License: A valid California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. Spanish speaking bilingual preferred. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help pay rate is up to a maximum of $12.03 per hour. Extra-Help employees 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: Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created. Conducts major cleaning of assigned facilities. Service, clean, and supply restrooms, empties and cleans waste receptacles. Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications, strip, seal, finish, and polish floors. Notify managers concerning the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems. Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees. Cleans and maintains furnishings by cleaning, dusting and polishing furniture, woodwork, metal work and cabinets. Cleans stairways, hallways, rest rooms, offices, lobbies, ceilings, walls, window shades, light fixtures, interior glass partitions and venetian blinds. Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment. May operate County vehicles to deliver and pick up supplies, equipment and other items as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Some janitorial experience in a commercial or equivalent environment is preferable. License: Possess and maintain a valid California driver's license. 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, 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 and maintain a valid California driver's license, at time of appointment. Desirable: Possession of professional designations issued by the Appraisal Institute (MAI, RM, SRA, or other appropriate designation). Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Confers with Assistant Mental Health Director in the development of detailed work programs and assigns housekeeping staff to specific areas and/or tasks. Completes regular inspection of the Marie Green Psychiatric Facility and reviews the performance of individual housekeepers to assure that cleanliness standards are met. During shift, receives calls for special housekeeping services throughout the department and assigns staff or personally provides required service. Advises and assists in the development and installation of improved processes and procedures. Ensures that the department's fleet is operational, monitors maintenance of all vehicles, and maintains the logs for the fleet. Monitors the department's mail delivery system and ensures that in the absence of the Delivery Driver mail service is not disrupted. Posts time cards, schedules personnel and keeps simple records. Ensures that facilities maintain an appropriate level of standard. Coordinates repairs as needed at the Department facilities to include personally performing the duties as needed. Also ensures that grounds are maintained and coordinates with landscaping services as needed. Trains new personnel on the proper use and handling of cleaning supplies and equipment to ensure safety and proper use. Develops new procedures for a more effective work flow. Evaluates assigned employees including counseling and documentation of poor or marginal performance of employees as needed to maintain standards of performance. Orders housekeeping supplies and conducts monthly in-service meetings with employees to explain changes in procedures, policies, and cleaning techniques within the division. Maintains communication with other divisions for special set-up requests in meeting rooms and personally follows up to see that proper set ups have been done. Moves furniture upon request and coordinates the relocation of offices. Attends seminars and training classes to keep abreast of new products and innovations. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Four (4) years of experience which shall include institutional cleaning or housekeeping activities and maintenance of facilities of which two (2) years were lead or supervisory experience. Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of a certificate from a national school for Executive Housekeeper may be substituted for two (2) years of the non-lead or supervisory experience. License: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Please Note: The Staff Psychiatrist is an at-will class under the direction of the Mental Health Medical Director and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Mental Health. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides general, acute and continuing psychiatric care to the patients in the mental health and alcohol and drug centers. Emergency on-call and call back consultations. Consults with other medical and substance abuse practitioners. May advise staff on appropriate treatment techniques for specific cases. Orders appropriate laboratory work and nursing follow-up care. Complete medical and court records in accordance with mandated standards. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team. Evaluates social support/rehabilitation needs. Reviews/oversees intake and treatment plans by multidisciplinary team. Conservatorship evaluations and court testimony. Provides jail-based psychiatric care and educates patients, families, and staff. Minimum Qualifications: License: Possession of a valid license to practice psychiatry issued by the California Medical Board. Certification: Board certified or Board eligible in Psychiatric Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. 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

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. Desirable Experience : Clerical experience in a professional office setting. Previous elections experience. (You must clearly identify in the work experience section of your application, your election work experience, including, if the election experience was volunteer or paid). Desirable Education: High School or equivalent Desirable License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Checks and reviews a variety of information and documents for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures. Perform a variety of duties in connection with primary, general and special elections. Sorts, files and records voting information on affidavits of registration. Process vote by mail applications. Issue vote by mail and provisional ballots. Assists with the printing of all election notices, ballots and voter indexes. Answers inquiries in person and over the phone regarding Registrar of Voters, and Elections procedures. Coordinates polling locations and precinct worker selection and training. Provides lead direction and training to other staff and/or precinct officers assigned to the Registrar of Voters office. Plans, organizes and coordinates a specific activity of an election. Troubleshoots problems with voting equipment. Assists public with basic questions related to voting and registration. May assign, review, and coordinate the work of extra-help employees and volunteers. 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 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

Please Note: The Assistant Public Works Director is an at-will classand serves at the pleasure of the Director of Public Works. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists the Public Works Director in the overall planning, assigning and directing of the County Public Works Department Divisions. Formulates long range forecasts of public works requirements and develops appropriate plans. Assists in reviewing and processing all vacating of roads and road name changes. Supervises the activities of various divisions by giving directions, interpreting policies and procedures, reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinates, and establishing priorities. Assists in directing the internal administration of department activities and develops appropriate policies and procedures. Directs a system of internal fiscal accounting, reporting and control; reviews construction projects design, construction, and land acquisition, and other related documents. May represent the Public Works Department with other County departments, other agencies, and at public meetings, hearings and related functions. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible public works, construction or development related experience, including at least four (4) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a public works or similar organization. Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in civil engineering, public administration, business administration or related field. License: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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)

~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.

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

This recruitment is to fill multiple Clinician vacancies in various programs throughout the Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department as they occur. Vacancies for both full time and extra help positions may be available. Extra help staff are limited to 25 hours per week and are not entitled to county benefits. This recruitment is to establish a list to fill positions in Los Banos, Livingstonand Merced. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Meets with individuals and groups, including families, to assist them with understanding complex mental and emotional problems and with developing realistic plans to resolve them. Advises clients on the availability of community resources. Interprets clients' needs and problems, assisting them with environmental adjustment. Works with clients' relatives to secure cooperation in treatment programs. Utilizes highly developed professional skills in outpatient, in-patient, children's service, day care, rehabilitation and education programs. Assists with training other Mental Health Department staff in diagnosis and treatment methods. Develop and conduct training and informational presentations for other County staff, school districts, and community agencies. Serve as a consultant for other community agencies. Participate in the preparation and presentation of cases for consideration by other professional staff. May assume operational responsibility for a unit within a clinical program. May conduct or participate in professional research and special studies. Develop and implement treatment plans; develops and prepares extensive records, complex reports, progress notes, and correspondence. Minimum Qualifications: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I Education: Graduation from an accredited institution with a Masters Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field. Registration: Must obtain registration from the appropriate California State Licensing Board by the end of the probation period or within six (6) months of promotion to Clinician I. Licensure: Must pass the written and oral examination for licensure within (6) years from the date of hire as a Clinician I with Associate of Social Worker or Marriage and Family Intern number from California Board of Behavioral Sciences. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II Education: Graduation from an accredited institution with a Masters Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field. Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible clinical experience in a mental health setting. License: Valid license issued by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) or Clinical Psychologist . Out of State Licensure: Registration for a waiver of the State Professional License may be obtained for a maximum of three (3) years. 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

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 $14.82 per hour. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Learns to interview and participate in educational and clinical settings; assist consumers to complete forms. Learns to assist outreach Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Social Services, or Probation staff in linking consumers with resources and in appropriate level of care. Learns to lead activity groups and prevocational groups in a program setting. Learns to identify and utilize appropriate community agencies for referral of consumers. May work in non-traditional settings such as community shelters, outreach programs, etc. Prepare routine reports and correspondence and maintain consumer records. Participates in in-service or other training courses and staff meetings. May assist consumers in various skills needed for craft activities and transport to various activities. May assist therapists, social workers, or probation officers with communication with non-English speaking consumers. Helps provide a therapeutic climate for patients by listening and socializing with them. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Background with Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Child Welfare, or Criminal Justice System as a consumer, family member, or significant other of a consumer. Education: Must be able to read and write at the level required by the specific job assignment. Special Requirement: Depending on area of assignment a valid California driver's license is required. Desirable: Background in assisting persons with histories of alcohol and drug abuse. Six (6) months experience with direct contact in a behavioral health and recovery service, medical, probation,or human service setting. Six (6) months experience in a health related field providing services to consumer and/or continuous consumer contact. High school diploma or equivalent. Bilingual is preferred. 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: Performs client intake and discharge procedures. Conducts individual, group, and family counseling sessions with program clients and their families. Maintains client records. Prepares and administers individual recovery plans for program clients with the support and assistance of professional staff. Collects and records pertinent social data on program clients. Develops and maintains communications between County Mental Health Department Alcohol and Drug programs and community agencies. Refers clients to other programs and community agencies which provide assistance with alcohol and drug abuse. Develops and provides informational presentations on alcohol and drug abuse to local schools and community agencies. Develops, implements, and conducts specialized alcohol and drug programs. Provides advice on problems which arise during the course of work; monitors work flow; accumulates data used in State and Federal activity reporting. Maintains a client caseload and provides individual and group counseling sessions. Develops and provides informational presentations on alcohol and drug abuse to local schools and community agencies. May provide lead direction, training, and work coordination for other Alcohol and Drug Interns. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: One (1) year of experience providing alcohol and drug counseling or presentations equivalent to that of an Alcohol and Drug Services Intern with Merced County. Certification: A valid Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling or Addiction Services. Employees who do not maintain a valid certification pursuant to California Code of Regulations Chapter 8 of the Health and Safety Code will be terminated. Education: Two (2) years of advanced education (60 units of college credit) in psychology, sociology, or a closely related field is preferred. Special Requirement: Applicants with a personal history of alcohol and drug abuse must present evidence of their successful recovery. 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 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

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. Please Note: This recruitment is being established to fill a position located inthe Prevention, Policy and Planning Unit. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plans and participates in educational activities and training programs. Teaches health related classes; Dental Health, HIV, Tobacco, Basic Parenting and Daily Living Skills. Visits and interviews patients to assess living conditions/medical needs. Completes intake/assessments, including problem defined and issues to be resolved. Assists with the development of case plan and assists clients improving their personal situation. Counsels patients and provides referral assistance as needed. Monitors clients' status as to services and referral outcome. May be required to translate for Non-English speaking clients. May provide Targeted Case Management services and engage in outreach and other activities to enhance services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of paraprofessional medical duties in a hospital, clinic, or community health agency under the supervision of licensed medical personnel. OR One (1) year performing duties equivalent to those of a Community Health Worker in Merced County. Education: Completion of college level course work in each of the following areas: Psychology or Communications: Physiology, including the concepts and treatments of communicable diseases; Anatomy and Biology. License: Posses and maintain a valid California Driver's License. Desirable: Certificate in Phlebotomy and/or Medical Technology is desirable. 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: Extra Help employees 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: Assist in research of evidence, recording crime scenes and providing investigative support. Perform field work locating and interviewing informants, suspected violators, witnesses, abducted children, and/or missing parents. Serve court documents; assists in case development; provides information to persons seeking assistance for abducted children. Gather, assembles, preserves, and reports facts, statements, or affidavits and other evidence for use in legal action. Interpret and explain the provisions of laws, rules or regulations related to investigations. Gather, examine and evaluate a variety of records and documents to secure information concerning suspected violations. Testify in court; prepares file records and reports; Perform case report tracking. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: One (1) year of experience performing criminal or civil investigative functions (i.e.; interviewing persons, taking statements, locating persons or assets) OR Two (2) years of experience working in a public assistance agency or organization. Education: Completion of 30 college units with a major in administration of justice, social work, law enforcement or a closely related field. OR Successful completion of California P.O.S.T. training (Level 2 Reserves, minimum) and fifteen (15) college units with a major in administration of justice or law enforcement. License: Possession and maintain a valid California driver's License. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Desirable qualifications: Experience in a commercial setting.The ability to repair steam and/or hot water boilers, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning, cooling towers, pumps, andair compressor. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Works from sketches, blueprints and oral/written instructions to make repairs and adjustments on electric, pneumatic and electronic control devices, steam and/or hot water boilers, pumps. Repair and Maintain ventilation systems, air compressors, emergency generators, and air conditioning equipment. Performs charging, evacuating, condenser cleaning and filter changing. Repairs or replaces boiler refectories, boiler blowers; adjusts burners, high and low water cut-out controls. Replaces pump couplings, motor bearings, belt-sheaves, and belts. Lubricates all mechanical equipment. May perform work on general carpentry, painting, roofing, masonry, electrical wiring, switches, outlets, controls and lighting systems. Maintains proper water treatment by means of chemicals. Programs and monitors the computerized energy system which includes heating/air conditioning systems. Completes reports on performance and problems. Troubleshoots the computerized system and establishes stop/start time on the systems. Monitors alarms and follows up on system failures such as switches and fans. Works with users on complaints. Overhauls and balance and air flow calibration. Repairs and maintains air conditioning systems, zoning heating/cooling refrigeration duct work, ventilation, chilled water heating/cooling compressor type, rooftop cooling duct work, packaged air cool, multi-zone rooftop heating/cooling systems. Observes and adjusts meters, gauges and control panels. Performs maintenance on auxiliary mechanical equipment. Performs charging, evacuating, condenser cleaning and filter changing. Performs maintenance in correctional facilities. Minimum Qualifications: HVAC TECHNICIAN I Experience: Three (3) years experience, including two (2) years in building maintenance and repair and one (1) year in the mechanical operation, maintenance, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems and electrical control devices of a large building or plant facility. HVAC TECHNICIAN II Experience: Four (4) years experience, including two (2) years in building maintenance and repair and two (2) years in the mechanical operation, maintenance, and repair of heating and air conditioning systems and electrical control devices of a large building or plant facility. Both Levels License: Possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License. EPA Certification for Refrigeration Gas Recovery 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

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 prepare and process a variety of personnel documents and reports; to prepare and process payroll information and documents; to provide information to others about personnel systems and policies; to coordinate and facilitate recruitment and selection activities; and to do related work as required. Advises agency management regarding matters related to personnel and payroll. The Personnel Assistant class is a single-position class. The incumbent performs a variety of specialized support functions with respect to the County payroll and personnel functions and the recruitment and selection and personnel activities with California Merit System Services when assigned to Human Services Agency. Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of financial and personnel recordkeeping experience, including at least one (1) year processing detailed personnel transactions. 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: 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

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 $27.35 - $32.62. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Reviews Land Development Improvement Plans and associated calculations for compliance with County requirements. Prepares traffic engineering field studies and reduces data for preparation of traffic engineering reports. Assists in the design/preparation of plans/specifications for road and bridge construction projects. Assists in the inspection of construction work in progress. May assists in the preparation of various resolutions and ordinances dealing with public works issues for adoption by the Board of Supervisors. Reviews survey maps and subdivision improvement plans for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and Land Surveyors Act. Designs and prepares plans and specifications for various road and bridge construction projects. Prepares and administers contracts with private engineering consultants. Conducts speed surveys, distances surveys, traffic studies, and accident studies; Prepares construction estimates and performs inspection of construction work in progress. Reviews survey maps and subdivision improvement plans for compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and Land Surveyors Act. Incumbents at the higher level in this classification are also expected to: Serve as lead engineer on assigned projects, reviewing the work of other engineering staff. Participate in the bidding process. Reviews Land Development Improvement Plans and associated calculations for compliance with County requirements. Prepares various resolutions and ordinances dealing with public works issues for adoption by the Board of Supervisors. Minimum Qualifications: Level I Experience: One (1) year of technical experience working in the Engineering Field. OR Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related Engineering field from an accredited college or university; ORpossession of a Certificate as an Engineer-In- Training or Land Surveyor-In- Training issued by the State Board Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Level II Experience: One (1) year of experience comparable to that of an Engineering Associate I in Merced County. AND Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related Engineering field from an accredited college or university;OR possession of a Certificate as an Engineer-In-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the State Board Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Level III Experience: Two(2) years of experience comparable to that of an Engineering Associate II in Merced County. AND Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related Engineering field from an accredited college or university;OR possession of a Certificate as an Engineer-In-Training or Land Surveyor-in-Training issued by the State Board Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. 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

Position Information Under general direction, implement, develop, coordinate, and analyze a variety of specialized functions related to the establishment and maintenance of fiscal records in the areas of fiscal compliance, finance, budgetary and statistical evaluations and analyses. Responsibilities include development and implementation of department fiscal program policies and procedures, plan, organize and direct the administrative services of the assigned department, and perform other related work, as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a mid-management position classification with responsibility for the following: departmental budget, fiscal, financial, statistical, and assigned administrative operations. Responsibilities include management functions of program compliance, supervision of staff, and procurement of goods and services for multiple programs. Incumbents are responsible for developing systems and fiscal controls, analyzing and interpreting fiscal rules, and ensuring that the Department is operating in a fiscally sound manner within established guidelines. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Three (3) years of experience in administrative, fiscal, or staff services, accounting or fiscal operations, or budget preparation and control. One (1) year of this experience must have been in a full time supervisory capacity. Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in accounting, business, or a closely related field. Up to two years of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for 2 years of the required education. 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: Plan, assign, evaluate and direct the work of staff in public health programs including communicable disease, tuberculosis, venereal disease, school health services and California Children Services and Child Health Disability Prevention Programs. Oversees investigations and interviews with parents to assess and screen at-risk individuals. May oversee crisis assistance and participate in patient meetings for "special needs" children. Schedules times and staffing for immunization, STD, TB, and HIV Testing clinics performing physical assessments, examinations and assisting physicians with immunizations. 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. Participate in an advisory capacity in local service organizations. 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: Experience: Three (3) years of community health nursing experience, one (1) year of which must have included experience in a program leadership capacity (Possession of a Master's of Public Health degree from a program accredited by the American Public Health Association, or a Master's degree in Nursing, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a degree in nursing. License: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license, and possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing is required. Possession of a valid California Driver's license, at time of appointment. OR Experience: Four (4) years of outpatient oriented nursing experience with one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity. Possession of a Masters degree in Nursing or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a degree in nursing or a closely related field. 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. Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License. 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: Assures the proper operations of newly installed fire suppression systems that are compliant to California Code of Regulations Title 19. Inspects a variety of structures and facilities for compliance of all applicable State and Local Fire Codes. Perform weed abatements, enforcement and track the penalty collection process. Schedule and order weed abatement cleanups for non-compliant properties. Represent the fire department for the weed abatement hearing process. Provide and handout information to building owners and others regarding fire codes and standards, and ensures that questions and concerns are effectively resolved. Provide hydrostatic water testing of fire protection systems; perform graphing and math computations for water flow analysis as per NFPA 291. Meet with the general public to conduct oral presentations and provide information regarding fire prevention and life safety. Make necessary changes to the database and invoicing for operational permit inspections. Assures the safe installation and utilization of tanks for flammable liquids. Provide presentations for fire, life and safety requirements for preliminary applications for new business or tenant improvements for development resource center. Prepare notice of violations and keep accurate logs, reports, and records regarding fire inspections. Issues code violations, confers with and recommends action to the Fire Marshal if corrections are not made. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR I Experience: One (1) year experience performing work in the areas related to fire, code or law enforcement type work or combination. One (1) year of experience in customer or general public relations. Desirable Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience performing a variety of work with computer database, word processing, and spreadsheet software programs. Education: Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent; AND Successful completion of California Fire Service Training Education System Fire Prevention 1A or Fire Inspector I. Successful completion within one year of hire date: California Fire Service Training Education System Fire Prevention 1B or Fire Inspector II. FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR II Experience: Two (2) years experience performing work in the areas of fire prevention. Two (2) years of experience in customer or general public relations. One (1) year of experience performing public fire safety presentations. One (1) year of experience in public fire work display inspections. Desirable Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing a variety of work with computer database, word processing, and spreadsheet software programs. One (1) year of experience performing weed abatement related work. Education: Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent; AND Successful completion of California Fire Service Training Education System Fire Prevention 1A and 1B, or Fire Inspector IA and IB; AND Successful completion of California Fire Service Training Education System Fire Prevention 2A and 2B; AND Successful completion of (40) hours of California Fire Service Training or equivalent in fire prevention training. FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR III Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing work in the areas of fire inspections and/or a combination of building design, construction supervision and fire inspections. Two (2) years of experience performing and processing weed abatements within a governmental jurisdiction. One (1) year experience in Public fireworks display inspections as outlined in Title 19 California Code of Regulations. Desirable Experience: Three (3) years experience in fire fighting including fire apparatus operations. Two (2) years of experience in GIS andCADDimplementation and data modeling reports. Ideal experience inArcView3x and/or 9x. Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing a variety of production work with computer database, word processing and spreadsheet software programs. Three (3) years experience working in a retail sales or equivalent environment with the public. Education: Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent; AND Successful completion of California Fire Service Training Education System Fire Prevention 1A and 1B; AND Successful completion of 30 units of college with courses in fire science, engineering, architecture construction technology, building inspection or closely related field. ALL LEVELS REQUIRE: License: Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License. Certification: Incumbents in the classification must maintain a minimum forty (40) hours of California Fire Service Training or equivalent in fire prevention per year to keep current with California codes and regulations. . 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.)