Definition and Class Characteristics INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 This temporary position is budgeted at 960 hours. The successful candidate will be scheduled to work 20 hours per week through June 2025 or until 960 hours is reached. The Administrative Assistant will work at the Eric Rood Administrative Government Center in Nevada City, CA, and will assist the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Executive Office with many important and vital administrative support tasks including being the first to greet the public as they enter the County Executive Office! Main Duties:- Plans and coordinates staff services activities of department such as purchasing supplies, recordkeeping, scheduling, research, and executive travel coordination.
- Uses accounting principles and spreadsheets for duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other fiscal tasks.
- Assists in planning, tracking and organizing department budgeting activities.
- Researches and processes various departmental documents, records and forms requiring contract interpretation and administration.
- Gathers, maintains, and analyzes various administrative data and prepares reports.
- Reviews, researches and responds to correspondence and inquiries from employees and the public and provides information to resolve complaints.
- Conduct research and analysis for special projects.
- Acts as liaison with other County departments and State agencies.
- Provides administrative and customer service support.
- Assists with office supply orders and coordination; oversees and distributes mail and sends out packages.
- Greets the public and answers phones in a reception role.
- May assist in planning, developing and implementing administrative improvements (i.e. departmental systems and procedures).
Knowledge of: - Basic budgetary principles and practices.
- Business writing and report preparation.
- Functions and organization of local government.
Skill in: - Common office hardware and software, including strong experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Customer service and public-facing communication.
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent 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 important programming to keep us safe and healthy.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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.
This position is not available for remote or hybrid work.
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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 EMPLOYERAny information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010option 2
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Closing Date/Time: 9/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific