Administrative Assistant II - Countywide Promotional Opportunity
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Administrative Assistant II - Countywide Promotional Opportunity
Salary
$61,809.00 - $75,456.12 Annually
Location
Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-0053
Department
Public Health
Opening Date
03/06/2026
Closing Date
3/13/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Definition and Class Characteristics
COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY, PROBATIONARY SERVICE
The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters!
This Administrative Assistant's primary responsibility will be in the California Children's Services (CCS) program providing administrative support for both CCS and the Medical Therapy Unit (MTU) along with developing and implementing the Enhanced Care Management program for CCS clients.
Examples of Duties
Lead ECM Care Manager for the CCS program.
Conduct outreach and engage with potential ECM-eligible patients, explaining the program benefits and facilitating enrollment.
Perform comprehensive, patient-centered assessments to identify medical, behavioral health, dental, developmental, and social needs, including barriers to care (i.e., housing instability, food insecurity, transportation).
Oversee the effective implementation of care plans, monitoring progress, and making necessary adjustments in collaboration with the client and team.
Act as a resource for internal and external stakeholders, answering questions related CCS and ECM programs.
Establish strong community relationships to help build community care networks that support coordination of care activities.
Provide administrative support for the MTU; such as requesting medical records, submitting referrals, ordering equipment and supplies, and submitting billing.
Process referrals and enrollment for the CCS program in conjunction with the Department of Health Care Services.
Receive, research, and process authorizations and denials for CCS clients in conjunction with the Department of Health Care Services.
Working knowledge of Medi-Cal and Partnership HealthPlan of California and collaborate frequently with various partners within both systems.
Knowledge and Skills Required
The ideal candidate will:
Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle. Be committed to and participate in the department's ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. Develop and prepare presentation materials to support analysis. Write and/or edit various documents, e.g., board memos, contracts, emails, etc.
Be a detail oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects. Work independently, and often alone, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift.
Be software/system intuitive, possessing strong Microsoft Office suite skills, especially Excel and Word.
Conduct research; gather, compile and analyze information; prepare complex spreadsheets, matrixes, tables, and charts. Knowledge and experience in the application of demographic and statistical data.
Communicate daily with immediate staff, department staff, and outside agencies in order to gather information, coordinate actions or resolve problems.
Education and Experience Required
Level I:
Equivalent to two years of college level course work from an accredited college or university, with classes in public administration, political science, business administration, economics or a related field and one year of responsible experience in office management, administrative analysis, personnel management, budgetary analysis, or accounting. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Level II (in addition to the above):
Two years of responsible administrative experience at a level equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Administrative Assistant I.
Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 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. Nevada County also offers a tuition reimbursement program and is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff, depending on program needs!
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 learn more, review the fullAdministrative Assistant II job description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1070424?keywords=ADMINISTRATIVE%20ASSIST&page@type=classSpecifications) .
Benefits Guide
TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Note that failure to attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree will result in disqualification.
Did not graduate High School or GED
High School or GED
Some college: 0-59 units
Some college: 60-89 units
Some college: 90-119 units
Some college: 120+ units, but no degree
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
What was the subject area(s) of your college-level coursework? Please attach official or unofficial transcripts to prove your coursework. If you have a degree in public administration, political science, business administration, or economics, you may provide a copy of your degree in lieu of transcripts.
03
This position requires two years of responsible administrative experience at a level equivalent to Nevada County's classification of Administrative Assistant I. Which of the following best describes your years of experience as a Nevada County Administrative Assistant I?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
More than 5 years
04
This position is the journey-level Administrative Assistant II position. This means that you have had increasing levels of experience in office management, administrative analysis, personnel management, budgetary analysis, or accounting. Please tell us about your work experience in those areas.
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 or more years
05
Which of the following best describes your years of experience working in the Microsoft Office Suite of products (Excel, Word, Outlook)?
I have not had education, training, or experience in Microsoft Office products.
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.
06
This position is open for current, Nevada County employees who have completed a 12-month probationary period. Are you a current and regular employee of the County of Nevada who has passed a 12-month probationary period?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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