Board Clerk I-Temporary

Job Description:

Board Clerk I-Temporary

Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON JULY 2 and JULY 3, 2025

The Clerk of the Board Office is looking for a temporary Board Clerk to support Nevada County in both general and specialized administrative duties. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and will be best filled by a candidate who can stay organized and will conduct themselves in a professional and welcoming manner with colleagues and constituents alike. If you thrive in a support role and find the idea of working with elected officials exciting, we invite you to apply!

This temporary position is budgeted at 1,000 hours and will be offered medical benefits during Fiscal Year 25/26. The incumbent will be scheduled to work 40 hours per week for approximately 6 months or until 1,000 hours are reached.

Examples of Duties

A Board Clerk is an integral part of the Clerk of the Board team. This position involves working with the Nevada County community both in person and over the phone, coordinating and communicating with staff in all Nevada County departments, and assisting the Board of Supervisors in all types of administrative tasks. Just as essential, Board Clerks act to further local governance and preserve history by taking an active role in creating and editing vital documents, preserving Nevada County's historical record, and maintaining accessibility to the public archive. All tasks require a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness. A successful candidate will be driven to serve their community and will value neutrality, confidentiality, and positive working relationships.

Daily duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Document processing, review, and formatting of board resolution, ordinance, contracts, public record requests, and claims
• Supporting committee, commission, and Special Districts, including maintaining membership rosters and financial disclosure compliance
• Assisting with day-of Board meeting production and setup tasks
• Completing process-oriented tasks utilizing Microsoft Office and Legistar agenda management software
• Customer service and communication in person, over the phone, and using a variety of written and virtual platforms
• Assisting and training colleagues and staff on specialized processes and procedures
• General administrative duties, including research, scheduling, and meeting preparation

The Board Clerk I position is crafted for individuals who have completed a twelfth-grade education (or equivalent) and two years of administrative experience. This is the introductory-level class in the series in which Board Clerks gain knowledge and competency in a wide range of specialized duties, learning and performing duties of increasing responsibility. This class is flexibly staffed with the Board Clerk II.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and visible communication, strives to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes personal contributions and growth. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and balanced.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on 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 important job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2025 8:00 AM Pacific

Salary:

$25.19 - $30.76 Hourly