Extra Help County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Woodland, CA
Job Type: Extra Help
Job Number: 2026-EXTRA_HELP
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: X
DESCRIPTION
IMPORTANT: This recruitment is to be used ONLY to submit an application for "Extra Help" assignments and does not substitute as an application for a regular, full-time position. Submitting an application for "Extra Help" will NOT allow for your name to be eligible for a particular recruitment listed on our Open Job Opportunities page. Note that you will NOT be contacted by Human Resources regarding your submission unless there is an "Extra Help" opportunity for which you are being considered.
An "Extra Help" application will remain on file for six (6) months, and you will not be allowed to submit more than one application every six (6) months. These applications will be stored and constitute a "pool" of candidates interested in a variety of "Extra Help" assignments. If/when "Extra Help" assignments are available, Human Resources staff may review the applications to identify candidates who may be a good fit for a particular assignment.
If you have any questions regarding the "Extra Help" application process, please contact Human Resources at (530) 666-8055 or
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce?
Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
There are no benefits offered to volunteers or interns.
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DEFINITION OF "EXTRA HELP": Employment in an approved classification intended to be less than year-round to cover seasonal peak workloads, emergency, vacation and sick relief, or other situations involving fluctuating staffing. Extra Help shall apply to both employment and to the person. As such, Extra Help employees shall not be eligible for sick leave, holidays, vacations, group insurance, or other benefits except as required by law. Employees hired as Extra Help can serve continuously or intermittently as needed to cover workload, but in no case may the employees work one thousand (1000) hours or more in a fiscal year. I certify that I understand the definition and intent of "Extra Help" employment at the County of Yolo.

• Yes
• No

02
I understand that this is not an application for any current regular, full-time positions. I also understand that this application will be placed in a pool of candidates that can be considered for future Extra Help assignments.

• Yes
• No

03
Please indicate, as many as are applicable, the types of work that you would like to be considered for in an "Extra Help" capacity.

• Clerical and Office Support
• Analytical and Accounting
• Trades (Maintenance, Parks, Road)
• Consulting Specialist (professional expert in specialized subject matter)
• Library Page or Substitute Library Assistant
• Peer Support Worker
• Job Intern/Trainee
• Logistics Support
• Other

04
If you selected "Other, Job/Intern Trainee, or Consulting Specialist" above, please use this space to describe the type of Extra Help work that you are interested in.
05
If a Yolo County department has requested that you submit an application, please verify the department from the below list:

• Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections Office
• Agriculture
• Board of Supervisors
• Child Support
• Community Services
• County Administrator's Office
• County Counsel
• District Attorney
• Financial Services
• Health and Human Services
• General Services
• Library
• Probation
• Public Defender
• Public Guardian
• Sheriff-Coroner

06
Please indicate your highest level of education.

• No high school diploma or GED
• High school diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate Degree

07
Official or unofficial transcripts/diplomas are acceptable. To affirm that I have completed the noted education, I have attached a copy of my diploma or transcript to this application.

• Yes
• No

08
I certify that I am bilingual in the following languages:

• Spanish
• Russian
• Other
• I am not bilingual

09
If you selected "Other" as a bilingual language, please specify or elaborate.
10
Some positions, typically clerical and office support positions, require a typing certificate. In order for a typing certificate to be accepted, it must meet the following criteria: 1) test must be administered in-person (online certs are not acceptable); 2) minimum of thirty-five words per minute (35 wpm); 3) test must be a minimum of three (3) minutes and taken in the last twelve (12) months; and 4) the certificate must be on agency letterhead including time limit of the test, gross words per minute, number of errors, date of test, and the signature of the person administering the test. I certify that I have a valid typing certificate as described above and have attached it to this application.

• Yes
• No

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