Posting number: 2026-0150
Department: Social Services-Veterans Services
Job classification: Human Services Screener
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Child Support, Human Services
SummaryINTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026.
Make a meaningful impact in your community by joining the team supporting our local Veterans as a Human Services Screener.
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 Veteran's Services Department is seeking a new support staff team member. This position is best suited for individuals who enjoy interacting with people. Helping people and answering their questions is the name of this game! Strong customer service skills are vital in this position as there is heavy customer interaction connecting our Veterans with services to best serve them.
Examples of dutiesThis 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.
Graduation from High School or GED plus two (2) years of full-time experience performing increasingly complex clerical office support duties comparable to the Office Assistant II classification for Nevada County. One year of experience at the Senior Office Assistant level is preferred. Experience must have included substantial public contact.
Licenses and CertificatesPossession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Benefits Information
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 is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program 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.
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