Take the Nevada County All Veterans Survey by March 11^th

Nevada County Veterans Services Office hosts 2nd annual online survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VSO2022Survey 

Nevada County's Veterans Services Office (VSO) has launched its second annual online "All Veterans Survey." The survey will help shape the VSO’s strategic plan for serving our veteran community. Nearly 3,000 veterans responded to last year's survey, which informed the 21/22 VSO Strategic Plan.

"Last year's survey results led to significant changes, improvements, and better diversity on how we offer our services to our veterans, including an online appointment system and improved outreach," said Veterans Services Officer David West. "It also led to a goal of reducing veterans homelessness in our county to functional zero, based on the community's overwhelming response to addressing this complicated issue."

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County and Sierra Roots Open Overflow Emergency Shelter Saturday Night

The National Weather Service predicts significantly COLD weather Saturday night through Sunday morning. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for Saturday night with COVID-19 safety measures in place. 

The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Nevada City Veterans Hall and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. The Shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning. This is a community-wide collaborative effort to temporarily shelter one of our most vulnerable populations during extreme weather events and connects homeless residents to additional services.

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Income Tax Filing Assistance for Qualifying Residents

The Nevada County Health and Human Service Department is operating a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site offering free tax preparation assistance and filing of simple returns. If you earned less than $58,000 or are disabled, contact Nevada County VITA tax line for assistance with your return. The returns processing has already started and will continue to the close of business on Tax Day, April 18, 2022. 

Tax credits help working families, and their communities thrive, and unfortunately, many taxpayers leave them unclaimed annually. This outreach event aims to bring awareness to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a fully refundable credit based on earned income. The amount of your income, or combined income if married, and whether you have qualifying children all play a role in determining the amount of the credit to which you may qualify. 

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Nevada County Community Library Resumes In-Person Events

The Nevada County Community Library is pleased to announce that in-person programs have returned at all library branches. While some events may still contain a virtual component for the time being, there are many classes that will return to full in-person service.

 “We're so excited to have in-person programming back!” states Brittany Blake, a staff member at the Grass Valley Library “Any time we get to spend with our community is great, but there really is something special about sharing those experiences in the same space. Whether it's creating art together, having lively book club discussions, or seeing little ones enjoying storytime in real time - that's the best.”

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Nevada County Celebrates Weights and Measures Week, March 1^st-7^th

Nevada County announces Weights and Measures Week, March 1 -7, 2022.  These dates are designated every year to commemorate President John Adams’s signing of the first United States weights and measures law on March 2nd, 1799.

“Here in Nevada County, we work to monitor things like propane, gas, grocery store scales, the volume of something like a cord of wood, or the declared quantity of items in a package. We work to ensure that everyone receives the accurate amount of an item for the value they spend. We are an integral part of Economic Development and oversight for a fair and equitable marketplace,” explains Chris DeNijs, Nevada County Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures.    

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Board of Supervisors March 8^th Agenda Preview

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order on the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Nevada will hold its regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors from inside the Board Chambers. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors. The Tuesday, March 8th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. Members of the public can provide general public comments or comment on items on the agenda by emailing BOS.PublicComment@co.nevada.ca.us or by using the Board’s eComment system. Find additional ways to provide public comment on pages 8 and 9 of the agenda. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.
 
At the beginning of the meeting, Supervisors will consider a Resolution proclaiming March 2022 as American Red Cross Month in Nevada County.

Following public comment for items not on the agenda, the consent calendar, and a 10:30 a.m. item to review labor negotiations, Supervisors consider a Resolution to approve an amendment to the contract with North Valley Behavioral Health for psychiatric inpatient services.

Then, Supervisors will consider a Resolution to accept grant funding from the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District for wildfire mitigation efforts.

View the March 8th Meeting Agenda

Caltrans Beginning Vegetation Removal for  State Route 20 Safety Project

Caltrans is beginning vegetation removal Wednesday, March 2 on State Route 20 (SR-20) in Nevada County prior to the start of major construction work on the Omega Curves Safety Improvement project. The $62.5 million Omega Curves project aims to improve safety and reduce collisions on SR-20 by realigning curves on two non-contiguous segments near White Cloud and Lowell Hill, widening shoulders, improving the highway’s sight distance and adding designated left turn lanes near Conservation Road and Washington Road. In addition, three turnouts will be added where slow-moving vehicles can permit motorists to safely pass, while also serving as traffic enforcement locations for the California Highway Patrol.

Vegetation removal for the project is anticipated Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. While much of the work will occur in shoulder areas, occasional one-way traffic control will be required through March. Motorists should expect delays of up to 20 minutes or up to 30 minutes for larger trees.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Clerk Recorder Assistants for Elections

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.

Nevada County's Elections department is hiring temporary Clerk Recorder Assistants to help with the June 7th Statewide Direct Primary Election. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for temporary work and is interested in participating in the Elections process. The Temporary Clerk Recorder Assistant I is a critical role during elections and performs many duties including:

• Assisting candidates in filing for election.
• Answering phones, assisting customers, and working with the public regarding voting procedures, rights and regulations.
• Maintaining the voter registration roll including processing affidavits, verifying precincts, and updating databases.
• Generating reports, notices, and labels.
• Preparing, assembling, and distributing publications, notices, ballot cards, and other printed materials.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and be able to stay focused on repetitive tasks. This is a great job for someone who is comfortable with computers, has a high attention to detail, and is great at working with the public. Some positions will be working in a warehouse with sensitive materials and technology, and will be lifting and moving heavy boxes and machines. The schedule for these positions requires additional hours, including some weekends, surrounding peak election periods.

If you would like to learn how elections work and you enjoy a fast-paced environment, apply today! Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

New jobs this week:

• Animal Control Officer I
• Clerk Recorder Assistant I
• Supervising Bus Driver
• Administrative Services Assistant

View Current Job Openings

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