Administrative Assistant I

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON JULY 20, 2026.

The Sheriff's Office is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking Administrative Assistant to join their law enforcement team. If you thrive with organizing, problem-solving, and coordinating activities to meet demands and critical deadlines, then consider a career with the N evada County Sheriff's O ffice!

Examples of essential duties:

• Provide general office support.
  
• Conduct research and analysis for special projects as assigned.
  
• Assists in planning, tracking and organizing budgeting activities
  
• Uses accounting principles and spreadsheets for duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other fiscal tasks.
  
• Gathers, maintains, and analyzes various administrative data and prepares reports.
  
• Researches and processes various departmental documents, records, and forms requiring contract interpretation and administration.
  
• Reviews, researches, and responds to correspondence and inquiries from employees and the public and provides information to resolve complaints.
  
• Plans, prioritizes and coordinates Sheriff's Office events
  
• Conduct research and analysis for special projects as a ssigned.
  
• Provides administrative and customer service support.
  

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and procedures of office management, including personnel and financial recordkeeping, report preparation and records management techniques
  
• Basic budgetary principles and practices.
  
• Functions and organization of municipal government
  
• Use and application of computerized data management, word processing, and spreadsheet programs
  
• Data collection, analysis and manipulation techniques
  
• Accurate English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary
  
• Business letter writing and report preparation
  
• Operation of common office equipment, including a personal or online computer, facsimile (FAX), photocopiers and printers
  

Skill in:

• Organizing, prioritizing, coordinating and assigning work activities with minimum direction to meet critical deadlines
  
• Performing and detailing research and gathering, tabulating and communicating data
  
• Developing systems for improving departmental efficiency and service
  
• Reading, interpreting, and explaining rules, laws, policies and procedures
  
• Working independently and making decisions on procedural matters within established guidelines
  
• Making arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy
  
• Speaking and writing effectively
  
• Utilizing spread sheets and other software applications
  
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  

Why the Nevada County Sheriff's Office ?
Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy and balanced.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our agency. 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.

For more information, review the full job description .


Education and Experience Required

Level I:
Equivalent to two years of college level course work from an accredited college or university, with classes in public administration, political science, business administration, economics or a related field and one year of responsible experience in office management, administrative analysis, personnel management, budgetary analysis, or accounting. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

License and Certificates:
Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. A valid Class C driver's license must be maintained throughout employment in this class to perform the essential functions of the position.

Some positions may require typing at a net rate of 40 wpm.

Some positions must submit to and pass a medical examination and a background investigation.

Benefits Guide

The 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) 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, 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

Closing Date/Time: 7/8/2026 8:00 AM Pacific

County of Nevada

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