Salary : $68,292.48 - $83,371.08 Annually Location : Nevada City, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2025-0184 Department: Health and Human Services Agency Administration Opening Date: 08/21/2025 Closing Date: 9/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific Definition and Class Characteristics INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16 AND 17 Nevada County's Health and Human Services Agency is seeking an experienced Administrative Services Assistant. This is an advanced-level position where individuals, with general supervision, assist in the planning, organizing and supervising of administrative service management functions of a department of county government. This particular position is an integral piece of a small team supporting the Health and Human Services Agency in preparing and managing documents for Board presentation and approval, and all Agency contracts throughout the contract lifecycle. Well qualified applicants will possess the following skill set:
- High level of experience in the use of the MS Office Suite, but particularly MS Word including use of track changes and complex document formatting, and basic Excel and Outlook skills.
- Experience working with complex documents in Adobe Acrobat and the editing of PDFs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a strong command of English grammar.
- Comfortable working with Counsel and Department Heads.
- Highly organized with excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Enthusiasm for solving problems and doing research. Comfortable with technology and an interest in improving systems and procedures.
An Administrative Services Assistant is an integral part of the Agency's fiscal team whose mission is to protect lives, promote health and wellness, and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs! This position is crafted for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree with major course work in business or public administration, economics, accounting, human resources, or a related field plus one year of responsible administrative experience. Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 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. Nevada County also offers a tuition reimbursement program, and is a qualifying employer for thethrough the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff 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. contact us to request accommodation. Read the full job description Education and Experience Required Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in business or public administration, economics, accounting, human resources, or a related field and one year of responsible administrative experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years. Benefits Guide The 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 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, , 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) ###-#### option 2
[email protected] 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
- Less than 1 year of college
- 1 year of college
- 2 years of college
- Associate's Degree
- 3 years of college
- 4 or more years of college
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
02 Please identify which subjects you have taken major coursework in college.
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Public Administration
- Related Field
- Not applicable - No degree
03 If you indicated related field , please identify the field of your major college coursework. 04 Which of the following choices 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
- Between 4 and 5 years
- 5 or more years
05 What was the best job you ever had? What were your responsibilities? Why do you consider it your best job? Is there anything you didn't like about it? 06 The Administrative Services Assistant will relate well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization. It builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact and can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably. Tell us about a time in the past when your interpersonal savvy was used to build strong relationships where none previously existed. Required Question
