Office Assistant I - Temporary

Salary: $19.43 - $23.73 Hourly
Location : Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2026-0167
Department: Department of Social Services (DSS)
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 8:00 AM Pacific


Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

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!

Examples of Duties
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.
• Completing and filing forms, and other clerical support duties as assigned.

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 or wish to be considered.

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 1000 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.

Education and Experience Required


Level I: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, with coursework or practical experience in typing.
Level II (in addition to the above): Two years of general clerical or office assistant experience at a level equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Office Assistant I.
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.
NOTE:

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 EMPLOYER

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01


Which of the following choices best describes your level of education?

• Did not graduate High School or obtain a GED
• High School or GED
• Some college - 60-89 units
• Some College - 90-119 units
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02


Which of the following best describes your experience or education in typing?

• No experience or education
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 3 years
• 3 or more years

03


Which of the following best describes your experience performing a variety of routine to moderately difficult office support activities such as recordkeeping, forms processing, mail distribution, typing, word processing, reception, and filing?

• 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


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.
06


This position will assist customers who are applying for public assistance programs such as CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal. How do you feel about public assistance and the people who use those programs?
07


This classification has positions based in both Eastern and Western county offices. Please express your interest in which location you prefer to work.

• Eastern County (Truckee) Office
• Western County (Grass Valley / Nevada City) Office
• No preference in worksite assignment

Required Question