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Office Assistant I

Salary

$34,564.44 - $42,196.08 Annually

Location

Nevada City, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2021-0405

Department

Social Services

Opening Date

07/18/2023

Closing Date

8/1/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Questions
• Benefits

Definition and Class Characteristics

This Individual Will Support The Department By Assisting With Clerical Tasks Related To The Department Units Including

Are you interested in a fulfilling opportunity to support our community and make a difference in the lives of the citizens of Nevada County. The Social Services Department is seeking a new support staff team member for our department.

• Completing and filing forms, and other clerical support duties as assigned.
• Greeting and assisting customers.
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Answering phones.

Applicants interested in an Office Assistant I (OA I) level will have completed twelfth grade and have coursework or practical experience in typing. Candidates qualified for the Office Assistant II will meet the requirements for OA I and also have two years of general clerical experience at the OA I level. Please be sure to apply to all levels for which you may qualify.

Benefits

Looking for work-life balance? This Office Assistant is full-time and fully-benefitted, receiving a generous leave program which compounds as tenure increases. Combined with 11 standard holidays and 2 floating holidays per year, flexible schedules, and telework options, it’s clear that Nevada County cares for and supports employees striving for a balanced, healthy work and home life.

The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package for this full-time, fully benefited position. In addition to a wide choice of medical plans and excellent dental and vision plans, attorneys enjoy a full range of other benefits including complementary and voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care, CalPERS retirement, a deferred compensation plan with both 457(b) and Roth options, and a tuition reimbursement program. 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.

You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive 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, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. 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.

Read the full job descriptionhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1081076?keywords=office%20assistant%20i&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide

(https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/47965/2023-County-of-Nevada-Employee-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 2023 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.

2023 Health Insurance Plans

• Blue Shield CalPERS Access
• Anthem Traditional HMO
• Anthem Select HMO
• 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 and Colonial is the County's life insurance provider.

We Offer The Following Products Through Voya And Colonial

• Optional Term Life
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Basic 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% @

• Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @
• 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% @
• 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

[email protected] www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please note that if have college level education, it is best to show proof by uploading your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application prior to submitting.

• Some college: 90-119 units
• Master's Degree
• Some college: 0-59 units
• High School or GED
• Some college: 60-89 units
• Did not graduate High School or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

02

Please describe how much experience or education you have in typing.

03

Which of the following best describes your experience performing a variety of routine to moderately difficult office support activities such as recordkeeping, forms processing, mail distribution, typing, word processing, reception, and filing?

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

04

How would you describe your customer service experience?

• 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 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.
• 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.

05

Tell me about the job that you enjoyed the least? What were your responsibilities? What did you not like about it? Was there anything that you enjoyed about this position?

06

What is your preferred work style? Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team? What percentage of your time would you allocate to each, given a choice?

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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