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Job Description
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Are you seeking to put your talents and skills to use? Or perhaps you have a desire to learn something new? If so, this is the job for you.
This temporary position is budgeted at 960 hours. The successful candidate will be scheduled to work 20-29 hours per week through June 2025 or until 960 hours is reached.
The Administrative Assistant will work at the Eric Rood Administrative Government Center in Nevada City, CA, and will assist the Human Resources Department with many meaningful and vital administrative support tasks.
Main Duties:Plans and coordinates staff services activities of department such as purchasing supplies, recordkeeping, scheduling, research, and office managementUses accounting principles and spreadsheets for duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other fiscal tasks. Assists in planning, tracking and organizing department budgeting activities.Research and process various departmental documents, records and forms requiring contract interpretation and administration.Maintains records relating to conflict-of-interest reporting.Gathers, maintains, and analyzes various administrative data and prepares reports.Review, research, and respond to correspondence and inquiries from employees and the public and provides information to customersConduct research and analysis for special projects.Acts as liaison with other County departments.Provides administrative and customer service support, including greeting the public and answering the phone in the reception role.Maintains records and participates in archiving tasks. May assist in planning, developing and implementing administrative improvements (i.e. departmental systems and procedures).Knowledge of: Basic budgetary principles and practices.Business writing and report preparation.Functions and organization of local government.Skill in: Common office hardware and software, including strong experience with Microsoft products. Customer service and public-facing communication.
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a successful organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides meaningful programming to keep us safe and balanced.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
This position is not available for remote or hybrid work.
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Education and Experience Required
Level I:
Equivalent to two years of college level course work from an accredited college or university, with classes in public administration, political science, business administration, economics or a related field and one year of responsible experience in office management, administrative analysis, personnel management, budgetary analysis, or accounting.? Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Level II (in addition to the above):
Two years of responsible administrative experience at a level equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Administrative Assistant I.
NOTE:
This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Sick Leave:
Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
Medical Benefits:
Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010option 2
Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
Closing Date/Time: 1/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Nevada
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Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.” Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life.
The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services.
Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses.
Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround.
Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno.
Weather:
The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow.
Recreation:
Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting.
Arts and Culture:
Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County.
We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.
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