Senior Office Assistant - Countywide Promotional Opportunity

COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY, PROBATIONARY SERVICE

Are you interested in 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 seeking a new support staff team member for our department! This individual will support the department by assisting with clerical tasks related to the department units including: Greeting and assisting customers. Processing incoming and outgoing mail. Answering phones. Entering customer data into State computer system and verifying documents are completed and imaged correctly. May organize and coordinate special projects with the direction of management. May train and support new staff with direction and support from management. Completing and filing forms, and other clerical support duties as assigned. This is the advanced working level of the Office Assistant series. Positions in this class are distinguished from the Office Assistant II level by the higher level of independent judgment required, the lower level of supervision and review received on non-routine matters, and the broad knowledge and understanding of laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to the department. Positions in this class may have lead responsibility over others. Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 2 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We offer flexible schedules and even a telework option depending on program needs! We are also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. 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. View the full job description to learn more about the minimum requirements for this position.