Salary: $17.80 - $21.73 Hourly Location : Nevada City, CA Job Type: Temporary Job Number: 2022-0112 Department: Social Services Opening Date: 10/22/2024 Closing Date: 11/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific Definition and Class CharacteristicsINTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 12 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 two new support staff team members to support our Veteran's Services and Child Welfare Services departments! These individuals 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. This position is part-time temporary; part-time employees work an average of 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. You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. 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. To read more about minimum qualifications and specific job duties, 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 EMPLOYERAny 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) ###-#### option 2 Comments, please email:...@nevadacountyca.gov 01 Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please upload your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application to ensure full consideration.
- Did not graduate High School or GED
- High School or GED
- Some College
- Associates 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 these tasks.
- I have had education or training in how to perform these tasks but have not yet performed it on the job.
- I have performed this task on the job. My work on these tasks was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
- I have performed these tasks 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 these tasks. I have supervised performance of these tasks or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing these tasks 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 Office Assistant I positions are often open in various departments. Please identify which of the following you wish to be considered for. Select as many as you wish.
- Adult Services
- Child Welfare Services
- Veterans Services
- Eligibility/CalWorks
- Truckee Social Services
- No Preference
08 If you are interested in assisting veterans, please explain why. 09 Are you retired from a CalPERS agency (CalPERS annuitant)? Due to CalPERS restrictions, annuitants are not eligible for this position.
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