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Nevada County Senior Office Assistant in Nevada City, California
Senior Office Assistant
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Senior Office Assistant
Salary
$43,039.92 - $52,542.96 Annually
Location
Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2017-0236
Department
Social Services
Opening Date
06/20/2024
Closing Date
7/8/2024 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
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! This individual will support the department by assisting with clerical tasks related to the department units including:
Greeting and assisting customers.
Processing incoming and outgoing mail.
Answering phones.
Entering customer data into State computer system and verifying documents are completed and imaged correctly.
May organize and coordinate special projects with the direction of management.
May train and support new staff with direction and support from management.
Completing and filing forms, and other clerical support duties as assigned.
This is the advanced working level of the Office Assistant series. Positions in this class are distinguished from the Office Assistant II level by the higher level of independent judgment required, the lower level of supervision and review received on non-routine matters, and the broad knowledge and understanding of laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to the department. Positions in this class may have lead responsibility over others.
Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 2 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, flexible schedules, and even a telework option, depending on program needs!
Why Nevada County? Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. 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.
To view the job specification,click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1081928?keywords=senior%20office%20assistant&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?
Did not graduate High School or GED
High School Diploma or GED
Some College- 0-59 units
Some College- 60-89 units
Some College- 90-119 units
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
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 not had education, training, or experience in performing these tasks.
I have had education or training in how to perform these tasks but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed these tasks on the job. My work on these tasks was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
I have performed these tasks as a regular part of a job. I have performed them independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
I am considered an expert in performing these tasks. I have supervised performance of these tasks or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing these tasks because of my expertise.
03
Which of the following choices best describes your general clerical or office assistant experience at a level equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Office Assistant II? (You can access the Office Assistant II job description on our county job listings site where you are applying. Go to the Menu and locate the job description section).
No experience
Less than one year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less then 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 or more years
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 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
Tell me about the job that you enjoyed the most? What were your responsibilities? What did you like about it? What aspects did you not enjoy 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 chance?
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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