What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Assistant- Extra Help position at County of Shasta?
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CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTYPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ROADS DIVISONTHIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE FALL RIVER MILLS, CA. SERVICE AREASEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2025RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIREDFINAL FILING DATE: APRIL 17, 2025 AT 12:00 PMSALARY INFORMATION$17.39-$22.13 APPROXIMATE HOURLYABOUT SHASTA COUNTYShasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTPublic Works The Public Works Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of County roads and airports and for supervising several permanent road divisions that maintain private roads on behalf of the citizens in those districts. The department employs architects and engineers who prepare construction plans as well as supervise construction of these facilities. The department also acts as the County's surveyor and processes subdivision and survey maps. It administers the County's solid waste management functions. The department also manages the County water agency. In addition, the Public Works Department oversees the operation and maintenance of several County service areas. These County service areas include both water and sewer districts along with road, lighting, and flood maintenance districts. The Roads Department, part of the Public Works Department, is responsible for maintaining about 1,200 miles of County roadways. The budget unit for Roads is funded solely from federal and state sources.ABOUT THE POSITIONExtra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.This position is in the Fall River Mills, CA. Service Area. Under close supervision, may perform unskilled or semi-skilled manual, clerical and laboratory work; may assist in studies and prepare written reports; and perform related work as required. May serve in various assignments in a variety of departments.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is an extra help classification performing a variety of routine support duties for various departments. May assist professional, paraprofessional and technical employees in the performance of their duties. May perform elements of these duties under close supervision. It may serve as a training platform for students and others with temporary employment. Incumbents may receive on-the-job instruction and perform work that will provide practical experience in their desired profession or field of study.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Receives instructions from staff members and applies knowledge to work situations; learns departmental policies, procedures and methods of operation; assists in the collection and analysis of data, prepares charts and reports; participates in case work and studies and prepares reports under the close supervision; drives a vehicle; performs incidental manual labor.Specific positions may include: Traffic Control Worker: Provide temporary traffic control for work zones within County right-of-way; perform flagging duties; drive pilot vehicle; receive and communicate specific instructions, clearly, firmly and courteously; be able to move and maneuver quickly; be able to control signaling devices, such as flags and paddles, to provide clear and positive guidance to motorists; understand and apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations; and recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury. Traffic Control Workers will be required to take and pass a certification class provided by the County.Other Assignments, Departments may assign a wide variety of duties of a nature appropriate to this job description, depending upon the specific business needs of the department.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on April 17, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTYPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ROADS DIVISONTHIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE FALL RIVER MILLS, CA. SERVICE AREASEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2025RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIREDFINAL FILING DATE: APRIL 17, 2025 AT 12:00 PMSALARY INFORMATION$17.39-$22.13 APPROXIMATE HOURLYABOUT SHASTA COUNTYShasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTPublic Works The Public Works Department is responsible for construction and maintenance of County roads and airports and for supervising several permanent road divisions that maintain private roads on behalf of the citizens in those districts. The department employs architects and engineers who prepare construction plans as well as supervise construction of these facilities. The department also acts as the County's surveyor and processes subdivision and survey maps. It administers the County's solid waste management functions. The department also manages the County water agency. In addition, the Public Works Department oversees the operation and maintenance of several County service areas. These County service areas include both water and sewer districts along with road, lighting, and flood maintenance districts. The Roads Department, part of the Public Works Department, is responsible for maintaining about 1,200 miles of County roadways. The budget unit for Roads is funded solely from federal and state sources.ABOUT THE POSITIONExtra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.This position is in the Fall River Mills, CA. Service Area. Under close supervision, may perform unskilled or semi-skilled manual, clerical and laboratory work; may assist in studies and prepare written reports; and perform related work as required. May serve in various assignments in a variety of departments.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is an extra help classification performing a variety of routine support duties for various departments. May assist professional, paraprofessional and technical employees in the performance of their duties. May perform elements of these duties under close supervision. It may serve as a training platform for students and others with temporary employment. Incumbents may receive on-the-job instruction and perform work that will provide practical experience in their desired profession or field of study.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Receives instructions from staff members and applies knowledge to work situations; learns departmental policies, procedures and methods of operation; assists in the collection and analysis of data, prepares charts and reports; participates in case work and studies and prepares reports under the close supervision; drives a vehicle; performs incidental manual labor.Specific positions may include: Traffic Control Worker: Provide temporary traffic control for work zones within County right-of-way; perform flagging duties; drive pilot vehicle; receive and communicate specific instructions, clearly, firmly and courteously; be able to move and maneuver quickly; be able to control signaling devices, such as flags and paddles, to provide clear and positive guidance to motorists; understand and apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations; and recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury. Traffic Control Workers will be required to take and pass a certification class provided by the County.Other Assignments, Departments may assign a wide variety of duties of a nature appropriate to this job description, depending upon the specific business needs of the department.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on April 17, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
Salary : $17 - $22
