Office Assistant II - Temporary

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!

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.

Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, with coursework or practical experience in typing.

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.

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.