Nevada County's Readiness Plan approved by State

Nevada County’s attestation of readiness, or readiness plan, has been approved by the State. Nevada County is still under the statewide Stay-at-Home order, however this means that Nevada County has met the State’s readiness criteria to move further into Stage 2 reopening and reopen more local businesses.

With the approval of Nevada County’s readiness plan, all Stage 2 businesses may reopen with COVID-19 Prevention Plans in place. These include destination retail, office workspaces where teleworking is not possible, outdoor museums and limited personal services such as car washes, dog-grooming and landscaping with protections to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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Nevada County Environmental Health Department Hosts Temporary Food Facility Carhop Event

Starting May 30^th through July 26^th, 2020 The Environmental Health Department will be hosting a Temporary Food Facility Carhop Event. Vendors will set up at the Nevada County Eric Rood Center Administration building (950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA) and will featuring 2 main items and 1 side item. Customers will drive up, park, and the Vendor Carhop will come to your vehicle and take your order. This event will follow COVID guidelines to protect participants.

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Nevada County Residents Invited to Join Virtual Town Hall on Preparing for Wildfire

County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) and YubaNet.com are hosting a virtual town hall covering topics related to wildfire prevention and preparedness in Western Nevada County on Thursday, May 21^st. The community is invited to ask questions of panelists representing the best of the Ready Nevada County effort and the wildfire preparedness community.

OES is coordinating with the Town of Truckee and will host a similar virtual event with a focus on Eastern Nevada County residents in the near future.

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Western Nevada County Free Green Waste Disposal

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (NCOES) recently received a grant from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District for free green waste disposal and is partnering with the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSC) to provide these services.

The program will run for six weeks, starting May 17^th to June 27^th. The Green Waste Disposal days are Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays ONLY in Penn Valley, Grass Valley, and Alta Sierra. At the end of each week, Free Wood Chip Pick Up is available on Fridays and Saturdays in Penn Valley and Grass Valley only.

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Eastern Nevada County Free Green Waste Disposal

Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (NCOES) recently received a grant from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District and is partnering with the Town of Truckee, Truckee Fire Protection District, and the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSC) to provide free residential green waste disposal at the Truckee Rodeo Grounds on May 22^nd, May 29^th, June 19^th, and June 26^th, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at 10695 Brockway Rd., Truckee CA 96161.

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Grand Jury Releases Complimentary Report on Probation's Youth Center

On May 15^th, 2020, the Nevada County Grand Jury filed a report regarding the transformation of the Juvenile Hall. The Grand Jury was very complimentary of the efforts the county has made to address concerns and issues from past Grand Jury reports. The County will remain committed to listening to stakeholder concerns by providing appropriate services to the community relevant to current needs and remain fiscally responsible, especially in this current economic climate.

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Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Project Awaits Grant Funding

The Nevada County Executive Office along with Nevada City and the Bear Yuba Land Trust have participated over the last year in a work group focused establishing a trail to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The trail will lead from the intersection of North Bloomfield and SR49 to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain as well as connecting to downtown Nevada City. The trail will also connect to the existing path that crosses in front of the Eric Rood Administrative Center and joins the Hershman’s Pond Trail.

The work group is currently awaiting a response to an application to the Recreational Trails Program grant. Nevada City submitted the application in February of this year and a response is anticipated this Summer or early Fall.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Intern Opportunities

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Seeking students home for the summer! Are you interested in getting a head start on your career goals while you’re still in school? Then consider applying for an internship with the County of Nevada. We are committed to helping you learn about a career in your area of interest. While you’re at it, you’ll learn the value of public service in a local government setting. Be part of the change that is the County of Nevada!

The County is comprised of about 25 different departments which each have varying needs for interns. Generally this means we can offer a broad range of internship opportunities which may include healthcare (and nursing), mental health, social sciences, finance, criminal and civil law, environmental sciences, information technology, construction, engineering, some law enforcement, and aviation.

Duties that would be performed by the intern vary by assignment, and may range from performing administrative support duties to working on a special project. Your supervisor is dedicated to teaching you the tools of your craft, tools that will help you advance your educational and professional goals.

Apply now for an internship with County of Nevada.

Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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