Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector

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Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector

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Assistant Treasurer Tax Collector

Interviews to be held November 10, 2026

We are seeking an Assistant Treasurer Tax Collector to join the diverse team in the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office! We work collectively to contribute to the financial management network of the County of Nevada!

This is an assistant department head classification with responsibility to lead the daily operations of the Treasury and Property tax functions. You may be required to act on behalf of the Department Head when necessary, including participation on various committees or boards.

Within the Treasury function, the incumbent will provide oversight of the $350M+ treasury pool, which includes daily investment strategy, cash flow analysis, and general ledger balancing.

Within the Property Tax function, the incumbent will be responsible for the annual extensions of the property tax rolls. Provide leadership and oversight on the collection and reconciliation of over $365M in annual property taxes. These taxes support the County, local schools, and special districts. You will assist with and manage billing, collections, reporting, and accounting of the Transient Occupancy and cannabis tax programs for the unincorporated areas of the County.

Performance of a variety of technical tasks in the areas of budget development, accounting, cash management, investing, enhanced collection of various taxes and debts owed to the county, while ensuring all applicable laws and policies are applied.

Using your background in accounting and finance, you will partner with the elected official and play a role in developing the overall strategic vision of the office. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Treasury and Property tax functions.

This position exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment in the prioritization and coordination of division-related mandates, goals, and objectives. Effectively working with managers, other agencies, departments, and staff to coordinate and enhance services.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

• Expertise in banking, cash management, institutional investing, and tax collection.
• Ability to perform complex accounting and financial calculations and prepare statistical reports.
• Knowledge of pertinent State and Federal rules, regulations and laws related to the field.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in attracting, motivating, and retaining outstanding personnel.
• Validated ability to work effectively with public and private officials, vendors, and private citizens.
• Familiarity with California county government and experience in state or local government operations.
• Excellent customer service ethic with an eye toward continuous process improvement.

The position is crafted for a person with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, economics, business or public administration or related field AND four years of journey-level or above professional accounting or finance experience, including at least one year involving supervising professional and/or technical staff.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, positions us as 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, a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit; 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays. CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; optional flexible spending account (FSA); optional dependent care account (DCA); and optional deferred compensation plans including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each individual 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.
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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 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

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

[email protected]

www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$136,699.08 - $166,881.48 Annually