What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Assistant- Extra Help position at Shasta County?
CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ROADS DIVISON
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE FALL RIVER MILLS, CA. SERVICE AREA
SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2025
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: APRIL 17, 2025 AT 12:00 PM
SALARY INFORMATION
$17.39-$22.13 APPROXIMATE HOURLY
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta 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 DEPARTMENT
Public 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 POSITION
Extra 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 CHARACTERISTICS
This 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.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: Basic principles and concepts of the academic field or trade related to the department to which the employee is assigned;
Ability to: Reason logically, draw sound conclusions and make recommendations. Learn to assist in performing assigned technical functions. May need to gather and analyze data. Understand oral and written instructions. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.
May need to compose clear and concise reports.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Some positions require possession of a valid California driver's license. Other experience or education requirements may set, depending upon the duties to be assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
- I understand that this position is located in Fall River Mills, CA. Service Area. Yes___ No___
- I understand this is an extra help position and, as such, employees may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Benefits are not included. Yes____ No____
- Do you have a valid driver’s license? Yes____ No____
- Please list any experience you have working on roads, providing temporary traffic control for work zones within County right-of-way; performing flagging duties; and driving pilot vehicle including the employer, dates of employment, title held, and duties performed. If none, please type “N/A”
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee will also be exposed to infectious agents, blood-borne pathogens, and other biohazard.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
- Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
- As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
- Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
- Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.
- In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
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 EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
Salary : $17 - $22
