![]() |
JOB OPPORTUNITIES |






The Tehama County Department of Social Services (TCDSS) is a " Merit System Services" County. Merit System Services (MSS) is a division of Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) Human Resource Services for public agencies. MSS recruits for a variety of career opportunities with 30 child support and social services departments across the State of California.
TCDSS Is Currently Recruiting for the Following Position (s):
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
HOW TO APPLY FOR MSS
Tehama County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ADA/EEO/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE EXAMINATION
Applicants must submit a completed MSS application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online by logging onto www.mss.ca.gov and following the instructions. Applicants without Internet access may utilize computers provided in the lobby resource center at Tehama County Department of Social Services or obtain an application packet by contacting MSS, the Tehama County Department of Social Services administrative offices, or the County Personnel Department. Application documents must be mailed to the address below and received by close of business on the application deadline.
POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
MERIT SYSTEM SERVICES
241 Lathrop Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-3614
TEHAMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
310 South Main Street
Red Bluff, Ca 96080
(530) 527-1911
TEHAMA COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
727 Oak Street
Red Bluff, Ca 96080
(530) 527-4183
Note: Your application and any additional material become the property of MSS and will not be returned. Please make a copy for your file.
THE EXAMINATION PROCESS
All completed applications will be screened against the Minimum Qualifications. Approved applications may be evaluated further to identify the most qualified applicants. When your status is determined, MSS will send you a letter via U.S. Mail or email correspondence if requested informing you of such. Selected applicants will be invited to the next step of the examination process; see tentative dates on the front of this recruitment bulletin.
The examination process may include one or more of the following components: application evaluation, competitive rating of the application, and if required, a supplemental questionnaire; a written examination; job related exercise; and/or an oral examination.
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS
Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or whose religious convictions prevent them from testing on a specific date. If you require such arrangements, it is your responsibility to contact MSS (see the phone number below) at least TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the scheduled examination date and to provide MSS with a letter of confirmation from a doctor, school, religious pastor, etc. This letter will need to be on their company letterhead. Don’t forget to call or you may not be granted your special arrangement. The phone number is (916) 263-3614.
FOREIGN DEGREE
Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States must submit verification of degree equivalency along with their application. You may contact Education Records Evaluation Service, Inc. (916) 921-0790 or visit their website at www.eres.com for information on equivalency. Additional organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at www.naces.org. MSS will accept verification of degree equivalency from any of the listed member agencies.
Nothing in the recruitment bulletin constitutes an expressed or implied contract. MSS reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan and/or schedule in accordance with Local Agency Personnel Standards.
Bulletin Issue Date: October 22, 2009
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
This position is represented by the Joint Council Memorandum of Understanding.
Benefits include an annual leave plan with:
96 hours of vacation, increasing upon continuous years of service
96 hours of sick leave
13 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday
County pays employee portion of PERS Retirement plan.
County pays approximately 80% of premium for medical, dental, and vision plan
(including $20,000 life insurance plan for employee).
Annual step increase based upon satisfactory performance and completion of 2,080 hours (Steps A to E).
Deferred compensation and supplemental insurance plans are available.
Employee Assistance Program sponsored by the County.
Direct deposit to the employees' bank is available.