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Nevada County Administrative Services Assistant in Nevada City 95959, California
Administrative Services Assistant
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Administrative Services Assistant
Salary
$65,040.48 - $79,401.00 Annually
Location
Nevada City 95959, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-0010
Department
Probation Department
Opening Date
12/27/2024
Closing Date
1/13/2025 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
The Nevada County Probation Department is seeking a dynamicAdministrative Services Assistantto complete our outstanding team! Join us and contribute to our community by supporting the courts and fostering positive change in the individuals we serve.
As anAdministrative Services Assistant with Probation, you will:
Play a lead role in supporting deputy probation officers in providing evidence-based practices and interventions for the clients we serve
Assign work, help mentor and train legal office assistants (LOAs) and provide quality assurance for the LOA team
Collaborate with Nevada County Superior Court and other justice and community partners
Participate in planning and organizing administrative activities related to office management
Share your talents and unique voice as a lead member of our dynamic team of legal administrative professionals!
The Administrative Services Assistant is an integral part of Probation's administrative support team that keeps our office running smoothly and efficiently. This position is crafted for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree and one year of responsible administrative experience. If you have knowledge of the justice system, personnel administration and training, and office management, that's a plus!
Why Probation?
Work with one of the top probation departments in California! The Nevada County Probation Department provides evidence-based programming for clients in the criminal justice system. We pride ourselves on having one of the lowest recidivism rates in the state. Our department collaborates closely with a variety of community partners and stakeholders. Several Probation employees have earned state-level awards for their hard work and dedication. This success is due to our focus on hiring quality individuals who are a good fit for our organization and emphasizing professional training.
Why Nevada County?
You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. The County thrives on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, we make a difference in the lives of our community members every day.
Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to: a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit, 11 standard and 3 floating holidays each year, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, complementary and voluntary life insurance plans, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care account (DCA), and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education.
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Read the full job descriptionhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1070483?keywords=services%20assis&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
Benefits Guide
TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Be sure to upload copies of transcripts and diplomas (unofficial are accepted) to be given full consideration.
Did not graduate High School or GED
High School or GED
Some college: 0-59 units
Some college: 60-89 units
Some college: 90-119 units
Some college: Over 120 units, but no degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Please identify which subjects you have taken major coursework in college.
Business
Public Administration
Economics
Accounting
Human Resources
Related Field
03
If you indicated "related field", please identify which field you have taken major college coursework.
04
Which of the following best describes your years of experience in office management, personnel administration, or other administrative services at a level equivalent to the Administrative Services Assistant with the County of Nevada?
None
Less than 1 year
Between 1 and 2 years
Between 2 and 3 years
Between 3 and 4 years
4 or more years
05
Which of the following best describes your years of responsible administrative experience?
None
Less than 1 year
Between 1 and 2 years
Between 2 and 3 years
Between 3 and 4 years
4 or more years
06
Which of the following best describes your years of supervisory experience?
None
Less than 1 year
Between 1 and 2 years
Between 2 and 3 years
Between 3 and 4 years
4 or more years
07
Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to train someone on a process you didn’t fully understand? How did you handle that?
08
How would you foster collaboration among team members?
Required Question
Agency
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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