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Office Assistant II - TemporaryPrint (ApplyOffice Assistant II - TemporarySalary$20.65 - $25.21 HourlyLocationNevada City, CAJob TypeTemporaryJob Number2026-0044DepartmentBuilding InspectionOpening Date02/25/2026Closing Date3/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions Definition and Class CharacteristicsINTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WITH BE HELD ON MARCH 24THIf you are organized, detail oriented, and interested in a fulfilling opportunity to support our community and make a difference in the lives of the citizens of Nevada County, then we have an opportunity for you! The Community Development Agency is a busy, dynamic work environment seeking a part-time temporary Office Assistant II for our Administrative team which supports Agriculture, Building, Cannabis and Code Compliance, Environmental Health, Planning, and Public Works.This is a temporary position that works up to 960 hours per fiscal year based on department need and includes acrrual of sick leave.This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in both Building Department and Social Services as well as others as they occur.Typical duties in this role include: Searching and compiling requested land use public records to distribute to customers Scanning documents Assisting at the front customer service counter to greet and direct customers, answer phones, process payments. Retrieving and corresponding to requests from an online computer system Other clerical support duties to the assist the agency Desired Skills: Strong customer service Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions Organizing and maintaining accurate records and files Maintaining attention to detail despite interruptions Learning specialized processing, procedures and office support tasks related to the department to which assigned Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work Using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines Operating standard office equipment including a desktop computer, multi-function copy machine, large document scanner, and centralized telephone equipment Making accurate arithmetic calculations Prioritizing work and coordinating several activities simultaneously 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.To read the full job description, click here (.Education and Experience RequiredEquivalent to completion of twelfth grade, with coursework or practical experience in typing.ANDTwo years of general clerical or office assistant experience at a level equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Office Assistant I.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 Department950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2Comments, please email:01Which of the following choices best describes your highest level of education? Did not graduate High School or obtain a GED High School or GED Some college Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 02Which of the following best describes your experience equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Office Assistant I? No prior experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 or more years 03Based on your above answer, please elaborate on your relevant experience.04Which of the following best describes your experience performing general clerical or office support activities which may include recordkeeping, forms processing, mail distribution, typing, word processing, reception, and filing? None Less than one year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 or more years 05The Office Assistant II is a journey level position where an individual is fully competent in performing a variety of office support and clerical duties. Specific duties, including the amount of public contact, typing, word processing, use of an online computer system, and direct support for functions of the unit will vary with the organizational unit to which assigned. Please let us know what your skills may be in the tasks described. 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. 06In what type of work environment do you work best? Please describe a time when you worked in this environment.07Tell us about an occasion when you believe that you delighted a customer, either an internal or an external customer.Required QuestionEmployerCounty of NevadaAddress950 Maidu AvenueNevada City, California, 95959Phone530 265 7010WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email