Senior Administrative Analyst - Countywide Promotional Opportunity

Senior Administrative Analyst - Countywide Promotional Opportunity

Salary

$108,139.20 - $132,017.60 Annually

Location

Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-0143

Department

Health and Human Services Agency Administration

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

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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

Nevada County Health and Human Services is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Senior Administrative Analyst to assist the department with various critical initiatives. Our ideal candidate is independent with initiative and has strong interpersonal and leadership skills. We seek someone who is detail oriented, skilled at independent research and problem solving, will confidently provide strategic insights and recommendations, brings Excel and writing skills, and be able to independently lead key projects, moving them forward with minimal direction.

Examples of Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Lead analyst serving as Nevada County Health and Human Services Privacy Officer, requiring discretion, attention to detail, staying abreast of HIPPAA and other privacy law and regulation, development of policies and procedures, training to staff and contractors.
• Serving as Public Information Officer (PIO) lead for Nevada County Health and Human Services
• Serving as project lead for unique initiatives, grants development, projects, and events, requiring research, leadership, and in
• Interpret and assist with implementation of state information notices and regulation updates, specific to privacy

Knowledge and Skills Required

This classification is the advanced journey-level class in the Administrative Analyst series, which works independently in the performance of assignments. Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelors degree in public administration, business administration, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university. A minimum of three-years of experience comparable to the Nevada County classification of Administrative Analyst II is also required. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted based on two-years of experience for each year of education for up to two years of the required education.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelors degree in public administration, business administration, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university

and

Three years of experience comparable to Nevada Countys classification of Administrative Analyst II, which includes a broad range of analytical assignments.

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted based on two years of experience for each year of education for up to two years of the required education.

Read the full job description here.

This position is full-time and fully-benefited. 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 crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ed to CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer flexible schedules and a telework option!

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.

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide 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 summaries and agreements (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 Countys 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 best describes your level of education?

• Did not graduate High-School/GED
• High-School/GED
• Some College: 0-30 units
• Some College: 30-60 units
• Associates Degree
• Some College: 60-90 units
• Some College: 90-120 units
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

How many years of experience do you have in administrative, budget or personnel analysis, preferably in a public agency?

• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or more years

03

How many years of experience do you have at a level equivalent to Nevada Countys classification of Administrative Analyst II?

• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

04

Which of the following best describes your experience handling administrative, grant management, data analytical, and/or fiscal management responsibilities?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

05

Which of the following best describes your administrative, grant management, data analytical, and/or fiscal management experience?

• 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.

06

Briefly describe specific administrative, grant management, data analytical, and/or fiscal management responsibilities that you think most relevant to this job.

07

Please describe your approach to managing competing expectations and deadlines.

08

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/