Office & Vocational Assistant I - Temporary

Nevada County, CA
Nevada City, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 05, 2025
  • Salary: $17.80 - $21.73 Hourly USD
  • Temporary
  • Human and Social Services
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Definition and Class Characteristics

    INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF MARCH 24

    Are you looking for 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 hiring a new support staff team member for our Adult Services Team! The Adult Services Division supports programs including In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Public Guardian, Adult Protective Services (APS), and the Senior Outreach Nurse Program.
    Typical duties in this role include:
    • Process incoming and outgoing mail, answer phones for general questions/community referrals, APS & IHSS In-Take, and additional clerical support duties as assigned.
    • Back-up APS or Public Guardian client transportation. Transports are completed in a County vehicle. They may be both local and out of the area, and they may require minimal overnight stays when travel distance cannot be safely completed in one day. The County will assume costs for any required accommodations and meals. Applicant must be comfortable assisting older adults or adults with mental illness.
    • Preferred hours 10am to 2pm and may occasionally change based on assigned duties.

    This position is part-time temporary; part-time employees work an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave, but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS.

    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 description to learn more about this job.

    NOTE:

    This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

    Sick Leave:

    Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

    Medical Benefits:

    Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.

    NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department

    950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010option 2

    Comments, please email:human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

    Closing Date/Time: 3/18/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • County of Nevada
    • County of Nevada

    About:

    Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.”  Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life. 

     

    The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services. 

     

    Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses. 

     

    Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround. 

     

    Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno. 

     

    Weather:

    The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow. 

     

    Recreation:

    Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting. 

     

    Arts and Culture:

    Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County. 

     

    We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.

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