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Job Description
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Come join an Award-Winning HR Department as a Principal Management Analyst!
SAVE THE DATES: Round one interviews will take place on June 13, 2025. Finalists will move forward to round two interviews on June 18, 2025.Selected candidates must be available for both dates.
The County of Nevada, California, Human Resources Department seeks to fill a Principal Management Analyst position. The ideal candidate will help lead this innovative, inclusive, and impactful Human Resources Department that has won numerous awards and accolades for employee optimization and well-being. The County has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, CalGovHR, the California State Association of Counties, and the International City/County Management Association. The position will oversee team members, champion exciting future projects, and utilize a continuous improvement mindset. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and motivated leader who is passionate about innovation.
The Principal Management Analyst will oversee many of the Department’s core functions, including classification and compensation, labor relations, and recruitment and selection. This is a highly collaborative role, with significant training responsibilities, as well as identifying and overseeing a variety of special projects. They will also work closely with elected and executive leadership and assist the HR Director in the management of an approximately $2.3 million departmental budget.The positionwill supervise and work on recruitment and selection, labor relations, and classification and compensation, and showcase skills in a departmental leadership and strategic financial planning position.
The County of Nevada prioritizes work-life balance, family, and professional development in a vibrant community surrounded by rivers and mountains. Be part of a winning team - Apply today!
THE JOB
The position will oversee several direct reports and will be a working supervisor with a foundational understanding of the core functions of human resources - including recruiting, staff development, policies and procedures, and labor relations. The position will meet regularly with the County’s seven represented bargaining units and two unrepresented groups. While this is not the chief negotiator for the County, these positions will prepare for labor discussions and collective bargaining, collect classification and compensation information, hold strategy sessions, and edit and interpret memoranda of understanding. As a leader and mentor, this role will oversee and sometimes conduct organization-wide and HR Department training and analyze policy. This position will continue to implement the County’s exemplary award-winning programs and make recommendations for further innovation and excellence!
The Principal Management Analyst role is distinguished by its fiscal oversight, acting role as HR Director in their absence, and close collaboration with internal stakeholders, including the County’s Executive team, Department leaders, and elected officials. The Principal Management Analystwill work closely with the Director to plan and implement strategic goals and will share with the Director oversight of the HR Department’s approximately $2.3 million annual budget. They will also sit on Committees and Boards, as well as represent the HR Department and the County at a variety of events, to further the Department’s role and mission in the County, State, and beyond. They will act as a resource for other HR staff in a wide range of human resource areas, with particular expertise and focus on labor relations, recruitment and selection, and classification and compensation. They will oversee and contribute to recruitment efforts, supervise their team in a variety of special projects, and work cross-departmentally to achieve and implement County-wide goals and initiatives.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this role is a flexible, mission-focused active listener who works to build collaborative relationships. This strategic thinker will display a passion for innovation and creative problem-solving, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement in every respect. Diplomacy and tact are essential, as is the ability to diffuse tense environments during the negotiation process. The ideal candidate will be a lifelong learner who values close-knit teamwork and personal development and is invested in working together to champion meaningful projects and initiatives. They will be a positive and optimistic leader who identifies the best skills and strengths in others - helping them provide opportunities and resources for staff.
PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST Minimum Qualifications:- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major coursework in business or public administration, political science, industrial relations, or a related field.
- Experience: Five years of responsible professional analytical and/or management experience performing duties in an area to which the incumbent is assigned at a level equivalent to the Nevada County Management Analyst II classification.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
Principal Management AnalystAnnual Salary: $119,326- $145,673 DOE/DOQ
Along with a generous benefits package!
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)
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
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: 6/2/2025 8:00 AM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Nevada
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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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