Office Assistant I - Temporary, Truckee Location

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Office Assistant I - Temporary, Truckee Location

Salary

$17.80 - $21.73 Hourly

Location

Truckee, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2025-0073

Department

Social Services

Opening Date

02/28/2025

Closing Date

3/14/2025 12:00 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

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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 one new support staff team member for our Social Services Team in Truckee!

The Office Assistant I / II in our Truckee office will help Nevada County residents connect with the following programs: Social Services Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and Eligibility units. Additional tasks or duties may be assigned supporting other Health & Human Services Agency departments, such as Public Health and Behavioral Health.

Applicants interested in an Office Assistant I (OA I) level will have completed twelfth grade and have coursework or practical experience in typing. Candidates qualified for the Office Assistant II will meet the requirements for OA I and also have two years of general clerical experience at the OA I level. Please be sure to apply to all levels for which you may qualify.

This position is part-time temporary, and requires availability Monday- Friday 4 hours a day. A temporary, part-time employee works on average 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.

TheTruckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency (https://ttjpa.org/) also helps Nevada County employees navigate housing in the Truckee Tahoe area, with a dedicated team to assist employees toward stable, secure housing, whether that is for rent or for purchase.

Why Nevada County?

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas all have a place!. 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.

Please see the full job descriptionhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1140972?keywords=office%20assistant%20i&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

NOTE:

This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-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) 265-7010 option 2

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

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Did not Graduate High School or GED

• High School or GED

• Some College, no degree

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  02

  The Office Assistant I position is considered entry level, where incumbents learn and perform a variety of office support and general clerical duties. While knowledge of basic office practices and procedures is expected, candidates should have skills in understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions, basic arithmetic calculations and the ability to perform detailed clerical work accurately. Which of the following best describes your experience performing these duties and your experience in a clerical support role?

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

  03

  How would you describe your customer service experience?

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

  04

  Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy.

  05

  Describe your experience in working in an environment where you are required to multi-task with time-sensitive deadlines.

  06

  This position requires regular phone duties and interaction with the public, sometimes in intense situations or with frustrated clients. Please describe your comfort level in dealing with this type of situation.

  07

  This position is based in Truckee with no telework capability. Please confirm you are interested in working in Truckee.

• Yes, I am interested in working in Truckee

• No, I am not interested in working in Truckee

  Required Question

Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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