Extra-Help 2026 Temporary Work

The Position

This application is for extra-help temporary employment ONLY .

Applications are reviewed individually and forwarded to departments upon request for extra-help support. Notification will be provided if an application is forwarded. If no department requests are made, applications remain on file for the rest of the calendar year.

As an extra-help employee, there is no guarantee of regularly scheduled hours or continued employment. Extra-help employees are paid only for hours worked and are not entitled to benefits, property rights (seniority), or promotional preference.

County departments may hire extra-help employees in specific classifications for a limited period, generally, not to exceed six (6) months unless seasonal, intermittent, on-call, or up to one (1) year when hired to work on a specific project.

Interested applicants and current extra-help employees interested in permanent positions with the County must apply for those positions during open recruitment.

To apply for a regular position with the County of Mendocino, visit the Mendocino County Career Pages. If you do not see a job that you are currently interested in please select the Menu at the top left of the page and sign-up for the Job Interest Subscription to be notified of recruitments that interest you as they are posted.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilinges en ingls y espaol. Para recibir una solicitud en espaol, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Depends upon classification utilized.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Depends upon classification utilized.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A rsum or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a rsum or those that reference "see rsum" will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening. This announcement is for temporary, extra-help appointments only; to review classification specifications and benefits please see the HR website.

The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation
• Right to Work