Examples of DutiesPlease Note: Extra-Help employees are not entitled to County benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. This position will be assigned to work with Department of Workforce Investment.
Duties may include, but not limited to the following:The Extra Help Student Intern will provide general assistance while gaining valuable work experience. Assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.
- Performs diversified clerical duties as assigned.
- May assist in completing various departmental projects/ reports.
- Prepare information and research materials.
- Shadow multiple office positions and train on a variety of tasks.
- Assists with operational and administrative functions.
Student Intern Desirable Qualifications:- Experience in project or grant management.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring.
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
- General Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to perform job assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
- Must be able to adjust to unexpected changes in work demand to meet deadlines.
- Ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Desire to learn and professionally grow.
- Ability to embrace and live the County’s Core Integrity.
Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 31000.11 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by answering the supplemental question on this recruitment. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. FAMILY CARE LEAVE
Family Care Leave applies to all employees who work 1250 or more hours in any twelve month period.
HEALTH PLANS AND LIFE INSURANCE
Extra-help employees are not entitled to County-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program benefits and are not eligible to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan.
JURY DUTY
Extra-help employees are not entitled to pay or receive reimbursement from the County for Jury Duty.
PAID TIME BENEFITS
Extra-help employees are not entitled to paid bereavement,vacation, or holidays.
PAID SICK LEAVE
Extra-help employees are entitled to accrue up to three (3) paid sick days (24 hours) in a 12-month period.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Extra-helpemploymentearningsare not covered under Social Security. Merced County provides an alternate plan - Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - for extra-help employees who are otherwise not eligible for participation in the County'sretirement system.
COMPENSATION/UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE:
The County does provide benefits to those eligible under the State Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance statutes.
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 209.385.7682.Closing Date/Time: Continuous
