Assessment Assistant I
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Assessment Assistant I
Salary
$44,251.32 - $54,021.72 Annually
Location
Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-0091
Department
Assessor
Opening Date
05/03/2026
Closing Date
5/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF MAY 26th
Nevada County is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong professional to join the Assessor's Office as an Assessment Assistant I. This position offers a structured career opportunity for individuals interested in developing specialized expertise in property assessment, public records analysis, and the application of state property tax laws and procedures. This position is based in the office and follows standard County business hours.
This is a highly detail-sensitive role that requires the ability to interpret legal and property-related documents, analyze information for accuracy and consistency, and apply established regulations to real-world property transactions. The work performed directly supports the integrity of the County's assessment roll and the equitable administration of property taxation.
Successful candidates will bring strong critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to professional customer service. They can navigate complex, highly regulated information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. This role is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful, analytical work within a public service environment.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform technical and clerical duties related to the maintenance of property assessment records, including changes in ownership, exemption processing, and support of the assessment roll. The role requires frequent interpretation of deeds, legal documents, and parcel information, as well as regular interaction with the public to provide accurate and professional assistance regarding property ownership records.
Essential Duties include, but are not limited to:
Responding to inquiries from the public regarding property ownership and assessment records
Reviewing, analyzing, and processing deeds and property ownership documents
Maintaining and updating assessment roll records with a high degree of accuracy
Processing exemption and exclusion claims in accordance with applicable regulations
Interpreting Assessor's parcel maps and related property data
Performing data entry, record validation, and report generation
Career Progression: The Assessment Assistant series is distinguished from the Office Assistant series in that the former performs specialized clerical work involved in the preparation of the assessment rolls requiring knowledge of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Assessor's Handbook.
Assessment Assistant Iis the entry-level classification, designed for individuals developing technical knowledge of property assessment systems and procedures. Incumbents learn applicable codes, workflows, and documentation standards while progressively increasing independence.
This is a flexibly staffed series with a defined advancement pathway. Progression from Assessment Assistant I to Assessment Assistant II is based on demonstrated proficiency, applied knowledge, and successful performance in increasingly complex assignments.
Why This Role: This position offers the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in property assessment within a structured public-sector environment where accuracy, analysis, and consistency are critical to public trust. Nevada County supports professional development, skill advancement, and long-term career growth within the organization.
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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 about becoming an Assessment Assistant at Nevada County, please read thejob description. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1070568?keywords=assessment%20assistant%20&page@type=classSpecifications)
Education and Experience Required
Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and at least one year of clerical experience at a level equivalent to the Office Assistant I with the County of Nevada.
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
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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 best describes your level of education?
Did not graduate High School or GED
High School or GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Which of the following best describes your years of experience performing clerical and staff support work?
None
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 or more years
03
Describe your relevant professional clerical experience at a level equivalent to the Office Assistant I with the County of Nevada.
04
The Assessment Assistant I position will have a variety of entry-level clerical responsibilities specific to the Assessor's Office. Some duties include assisting in the preparation, processing and maintenance of fiscal data; inputting data, processing and maintaining claims; and copying and processing official or legal documents. In addition, basic computer skills, filing, phones and providing excellent customer service. From the selection below, please indicate which best fits your experience and education.
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.
05
After reading the Assessment Assistant job description, what aspects of the job interest you the most? What areas do you think you might find challenging? Job descriptions can be located on our job opportunities page.
06
The Assessment Assistant job entails (a) working with customers, (b) working on projects with coworkers and (c) working on intensive tasks by yourself. Please rate each category from most comfortable to least, and then provide a brief explanation for each.
07
Based on a scale of one to ten, ten being the most advanced, what rating would you give your mathematical skills and your grammar skills? Explain your reasoning for each rating.
08
What was the best job you ever had? What were your responsibilities? Why do you consider it your best job? Is there anything you didn't like about it?
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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