Description *THIS RECRUITMENT HSA BEEN EXTENDED TO 9/4/2024* THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with the Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY The El Dorado County
Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community, and Social Services. There are over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION The Health and Human Services Agency’s Public Health Division promotes and protects the health and well-being of the citizens of El Dorado County. They monitor and control communicable disease, provide community services and outreach on topics such as immunizations, tobacco use prevention, oral health, WIC, and many more!
TOBACCO USE PREVENTION PROGRAM The El Dorado County Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) works with local community, youth, organizations, and schools in El Dorado County to offer tobacco education, cessation and policy programs:
- Education on the effects of secondhand smoke
- Advocacy regarding tobacco control policies
- Implementation of voluntary policies and state laws
- Information on environmental and social norm change
- Efforts to reduce illegal sales of tobacco to children
THE OPPORTUNITY The County of El Dorado is seeking College Student Interns for Health and Human Services Agency - Public Health Division.
The duties performed by this classification will vary depending on the nature of the assignment and will be defined in the duty statement for the specific internship assignment.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Performs a wide variety of administrative, technical, and para-professional duties of the assigned department/division.
- Collects, tabulates, and/or analyzes information and data.
- Assists in routine research, investigations, and special studies or projects in support of the assigned department/division.
- Assists in preparing, reviewing, and monitoring department budgets, contracts, and fiscal documents.
- Compares and proofreads documents.
- Performs routine semi-skilled or skilled duties.
- Interviews and consults with County employees, officials, and interested persons or groups on matters related to work assignments.
- Develops presentations and charts detailing analysis of information and data.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description
here .
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate would be passionate and interested in working in the public health field, specifically working in tobacco use prevention. The candidate would assist the Health Education and Promotions Team with a variety of tasks including community outreach events, coalition meeting support, and various projects in all areas of the Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) work plan.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Education and Experience: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
AND MUST BE:
***Current full-time or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university program leading to an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or a vocational certification.*** Licenses and Certifications:
Some positions may require the possession of a valid Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Applicants under 18 years of age must secure and provide a work permit prior to the start of the internship.
- Students shall work no more than 24 hours per week during the school term, but may work full-time during school breaks. The definition of part-time or full-time enrollment is that of which is stated in the educational institution's official catalogue.
- Additional education, experience, certifications, or licenses may apply depending upon the internship assignment area.
WORKING CONDITIONS- Prior to the start of the internship, candidates must pass a background investigation, submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to work, and may be required to submit proof of age.
- Employment in this class is temporary in nature and is designed to offer students a practical learning experience. No part-time or full-time regular appointments will be made in or from this class.
- If assigned to a Law and Justice Department, candidates must pass a thorough background investigation.
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here to view the minimum qualifications for Student Intern as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application is complete, click 'Accept' .
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
For more information on the recruitment process, click
here .
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Student Intern to be a part of the Tobacco Use Prevention Program
. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help internship vacancies for at least three (3) months .
We currently have the following vacancies:
- One (1) Extra Help vacancy in the Health and Human Services Office, Public Health division located in Placerville, CA.
Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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here for Frequently Asked Questions.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
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- 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
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Closing Date/Time: 9/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
