Administrative Services Assistant - County of Nevada : Job Details

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

The Nevada County Probation Department is seeking a dynamic Administrative Services Assistant to complete our outstanding team! Join us and contribute to our community by supporting the courts and fostering positive change in the individuals we serve.

As an Administrative Services Assistant with Probation, you will:

* Play a lead role in supporting deputy probation officers in providing evidence-based practices and interventions for the clients we serve

* Assign work, help mentor and train legal office assistants (LOAs) and provide quality assurance for the LOA team

* Collaborate with Nevada County Superior Court and other justice and community partners

* Participate in planning and organizing administrative activities related to office management

* Share your talents and unique voice as a lead member of our dynamic team of legal administrative professionals!

The Administrative Services Assistant is an integral part of Probation's administrative support team that keeps our office running smoothly and efficiently. This position is crafted for individuals who have a Bachelor's degree and one year of responsible administrative experience. If you have knowledge of the justice system, personnel administration and training, and office management, that's a plus!

Why Probation?

Work with one of the top probation departments in California! The Nevada County Probation Department provides evidence-based programming for clients in the criminal justice system. We pride ourselves on having one of the lowest recidivism rates in the state. Our department collaborates closely with a variety of community partners and stakeholders. Several Probation employees have earned state-level awards for their hard work and dedication. This success is due to our focus on hiring quality individuals who are a good fit for our organization and emphasizing professional training.

Why Nevada County?

You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. The County thrives 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, we make a difference in the lives of our community members every day.

Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to: a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit, 11 standard and 3 floating holidays each year, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, complementary and voluntary life insurance plans, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care account (DCA), and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 an accommodation.

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