Salary : $49,436.76 - $60,352.20 Annually
Location : Nevada City, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: Department: Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters-Recorder
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 8:00 AM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD MAY 19 AND 20 Nevada County's Clerk-Recorder's department is hiring a full-time Clerk-Recorder I or II. Come join an outstanding team at the Clerk-Recorder's department. In this role you will learn specialized clerical duties including documentation and processes to support this essential department. This job is ideal for someone who is comfortable working with computers, has a high attention to detail, and is phenomenal at working with the public. If this sounds like the type of work you enjoy, apply today.
Clerk-Recorder Assistant I: This is a growth position. Initially under close supervision, you learn tasks related to a variety of documents we process. People normally advance to the higher level after gaining experience and achieving proficiency in this role.
Clerk-Recorder Assistant II: This is a fully qualified position. Under general supervision, you are responsible for performing a full range of assigned duties requiring knowledge of recorder law, as well as the processing and filing of official documents.
Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.
This is a full-time, fully benefited position. Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a flexible spending account, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options.
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.
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Education and Experience Required Level I: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade
AND
One year of clerical experience at a level equivalent to the position of Office Assistant II with the County of Nevada
OR
Associate of Arts/Sciences degree from an accredited college or university
Level II (in addition to the above): One year of experience as a Clerk-Recorder Assistant I or one year of experience with the Fair Political Practices Commission
OR
Associate of Arts/Science degree from an accredited college or university
PLUS
One year of general clerical experience.
Benefits Guide The 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 unit 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% 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%
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 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 option 2
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Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.
- Did not graduate
- High School or GED
- Some college: 0-59 units
- Some college: 60-89 units
- Some college: 90-119 units
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
02
Please describe your clerical and office experience comparable to Nevada County's Office Assistant II.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3 or more years
03
Please describe your work experience comparable to a Clerk-Recorder Assistant I?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3 or more years
04
Please tell us how many years of experience you have working with the Fair Political Practices Commission.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2 or more years
05
Please describe any previous elections experience you have.
06
Which of the following best describes your years of experience using Microsoft Office?
- None
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 or more years
07
Please describe your knowledge and experience with office technology including Microsoft Office products, scanning software, and other office technology.
08
Please rate your level of comfort and experience in working with customers and the general public.
- 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.
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