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Senior Community Development Technician

Salary

$65,365.68 - $79,798.08 Annually

Location

Nevada City, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-0029

Department

Public Works-Solid Waste

Opening Date

09/18/2024

Closing Date

10/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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Definition and Class Characteristics

Interviews for selected candidates will be held on November 7th.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time, regular, limited-term, and temporary positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

The Nevada County Public Works Department – Solid Waste Division is looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to join our dynamic and collaborative Team. The incumbent will have excellent communication skills, and the ability to explain sophisticated regulations in a clear and easy to understand format for all customers, have excellent customer service skills in person and over the phone.

Essential Duties Include:

• Assists Solid Waste Customers and others by phone, email and in person..

• Assist with administration of franchise agreements with Waste Management and Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal.

• Provide clerical support for landfill post closure operations (McCourtney Road and Hirschdale Landfills).

• Assist with development and implementation of solid waste programs (Recycling, HHW, SB1383, etc.)

• Assists with the preparation of general correspondence and reports; collects data in support of these.

• Prepares charts, graphs, tables, maps and other supporting information for illustration in agency reports.

• Provide support to the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission (e.g. scheduling meetings, preparation of agendas, scheduling presenters/speakers, presenting).

• Review and respond to correspondence and other forms of communication from a wide variety of individuals on issues related to solid waste.

• Assist with Public Outreach and Education.

• Assist with Contract Administrative Support.

• Participate in securing and administration of solid waste grant programs.

Skill In:

• Practicing the CDA Values: Accountability, Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, and Service.

• Exercising independent judgment consistent with policy when interacting with the public.

• Interpreting and explaining policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public.

• Making improvements as recognized to streamline our service delivery.

• Planning, organizing, and carrying out research.

• Analyzing and evaluating data to make recommendations based on findings.

• Preparing neat and accurate charts, graphs, and tables.

• Using computer technology and applications in the performance of daily activities.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Maintaining records and preparing routine for presentations to the public and the Board.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and functions of the EH Department and other Departments within the Community Development Agency.

• Techniques for gathering, compiling, and presenting data in visual form.

• State and local laws and regulations governing solid waste, recycling programs, and SB1383.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a successful organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The county offers full-time employees with a competitive benefits package including retirement through CalPERS, vacation, holiday, and sick leave, orthodontics coverage and 457 options.

Nevada County is 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.

To view the full job description including the minimum qualifications,click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1081916?keywords=senior%20comm&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-Benefits-Guide) 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 unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan for 2024 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.

2024 Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Select HMO

• Anthem 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. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and 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

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

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 best describes your level of education? You must provide copies of an official/unofficial transcript to gain credit for coursework you have completed, as well as any credit for college education above the high school level.

• Did not graduate High School or receive GED

• High School or GED

• Some College

• 2 years of college level coursework from an accredited college or university, which includes 12 semester units in geography, cartography, mathematics, construction urban planning, regional planning, environmental health sciences, or similar field

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  02

  Which best describes your years of experience performing sub-professional office work equivalent to the classification of Permit Processing Technician or comparable position with the County of Nevada? Please review the job description for the Permit Processing Technician at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1081083?keywords=permit%20processing&pagetype=classSpecifications

• No experience

• Less than one year

• 1 year to less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 3 years

• 3 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years to less than 5 years

• 5 or more years

  03

  Please describe your years of experience performing sub-professional office work equivalent to a Permit Processing Technician or similar position (if applicable). Please type "N/A" if you do not have experience.

  04

  The Senior Community Development Agency Technician will handle a wide variety of assignments and situations that will include the preparation of documents and charts and the ability to review and approve permits at the sub-professional level. In addition, candidate will perform field surveys and participate in various project assignments. This position is public facing and will require someone with clear communication skills and solid customer service experience. Please select the response that best describes your experience and education.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

  05

  What is your experience with customer service and what do you believe is the goal of customer service for the County?

  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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