Administrative Analyst I

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD ON JULY 11, 2024
We are seeking a full-time Administrative Analyst I or II to serve the Risk Management department located in Nevada City, California. This position will serve as a trailblazer representing senior leadership in the community! You will work directly with the County Executive Office and the Risk Manager to assist with contract reviews, insurance recommendations, assist with identifying potential liabilities to the County, and serve as an integral standout colleague in the county. The candidate will perform integral tasks to ensure the County is protected from risks in the realms of general liability, safety, and workers’ compensation. The position will be based primarily in Nevada City with the potential to travel to all areas of the County, including Truckee.

Skills for success include:

• Clear communication
• Ability to take initiative
• Having good discretion.

Work opportunities include:

• Management of liability claims
• Review and recommendations on County contracts and insurance requirements
• Working collaboratively in diverse teams
• Supporting efforts to advance county priorities

The ideal candidate will be passionate about public service, placing a strong emphasis on the need for data-driven solutions by exploring nuances and dynamic perspectives when solving any given issue. Qualifying applicants should have experience and/or a desire to learn about contract requirements and liability exposures. Successful abilities include prioritizing multiple tasks while working in a fast-paced and exciting environment. Agility in navigating changing circumstances while having excellent discretion is a must. And, of course, a perspective that shouts positivity and eagerness that blends in with our culture to advance the county's mission, vision, and values.

Other work will include fiscal budgeting, detailed research, process improvement efforts, working on special projects, and some administrative support duties. True success in this position requires determination and a passion for working in the public sphere and advancing the well-being of the community. An individual who is results-minded with the agility to shift in response to high priorities is essential. Understanding local government and the ingredients for successful public-private partnerships is valued.

This is a full-time, fully benefited, and administrative-exempt level position that receives a confidential pay differential. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefits package commensurate with the level of leadership and experience required for this position. In addition to a wide choice of medical plans and excellent dental and vision plans, enjoy a full range of other benefits including complementary and additional voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care, CalPERS retirement, a deferred compensation plan with both 457(b) and 401(a) traditional and Roth options, and a tuition reimbursement program. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

The Administrative Analyst will receive 189 hours of personal leave per year during the first five years of service (increasing with tenure). The position also receives an additional 40 hours per year of administrative leave after six months of service. Combined with 11 standard holidays and 2 floating holidays per year, it’s clear that Nevada County cares for and supports employees aspiring for a healthy work-life balance.

So, why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and visible communication, strives to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes personal contributions and growth. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and balanced.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on 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 important job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Want to learn more? Review the job description here .

Education and Experience Required

Level I:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university, and one year of experience in administrative, budget or personnel analysis, preferably in a public agency. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.

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 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
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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: 6/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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