STUDENT WORKER (Extra-Help)

Position Description

Are you a current college student who is looking for a rewarding job experience? The County of Fresno is excited to announce an unique opportunity for students who want to gain meaningful experience in one of our amazing departments as a Student Worker (Extra-Help). If you are someone who is organized, dependable, and trustworthy, you are encouraged to apply. Public health, health science, social science, and closely related majors are highly encouraged to apply. The Student Worker is an extra-help classification in which students attending or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university are utilized throughout various County Departments. Student Workers are teamed with permanent staff to aid with various duties of a professional, para-professional, technical, or administrative nature.

The current vacancies are in the Public Defender's Office. Depending on the hiring department's need, candidates may be referred based on their selection of preferred departments listed in the supplemental questionnaire, number of semester units completed, and/or if they are currently interns in that department.

As a condition of employment, some departments may require candidates to undergo and pass a background investigation and/or polygraph examination. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education : Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university that is acceptable within the United States.

Availability : Must be available to work at least 20 hours per week while classes are not in session, or 5 hours per week while classes are in session.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.c om .

Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

Please Note:

• It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
• Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• College/university transcripts may be requested to verify current enrollment.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months.
• The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill Student Worker (Extra-Help) positions throughout the County. Temporary (extra-help) employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do no obtain permanent status and serve at the will of the department head.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Zachary Carter

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

Closing Date/Time: 3/3/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

3/3/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

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