Back by Popular Demand: United Way Book Sale!

After a two-year hiatus, Nevada County and United Way are pleased to announce this year’s Book Sale will begin in the lobby of the Eric Rood Administrative Center (ERAC) on October 17th and run through November 18th. The Book Sale will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
 
Book donations from the community can be dropped off at the Human Resources office located on the second floor of the Rood Center in Suite 260. Donations will be accepted October 11th through 14th between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. 

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Nevada County Sheriff's Office Turns Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be part of the Pink Patch Project. Our Officers will be wearing their Pink Patched Polos proudly throughout the month of October and would like for you to participate in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness. All proceeds will be given to the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation to help with their research.

You can support the Nevada County Sheriff's Office by donating and purchasing raffle tickets, challenge coins, and pink sheriff's patches. 

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Free Fares Support the Nevada County All Veterans Stand Down October 14-15!

Halloween Spooktacular at the Eric Rood Center!

Nevada County is thrilled to welcome trick-or-treaters to the Eric Rood Center on October 31st from 3:00 to 5:00 pm for a fun, family-friendly Halloween event.

We’re partnering with the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce to make Nevada City the spookiest (and most convenient) trick-or-treating destination in town—with parking at the Eric Rood Center and a free Nevada County Connects shuttle to downtown Nevada City.

Ghouls and ghosts of all ages are invited to roam our haunted halls, go on a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt, and gather tasty treats from each of our departments, where they’ll find a different world behind every door.

Then take the free Nevada County Connects shuttle to downtown Nevada City, where merchants will open their doors to trick-or-treaters from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Shuttles will run between the Eric Rood Center and City Hall every 15 minutes until 7:00 pm.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Nevada County Human Resources Attends Conference to Share Innovation

Members of Nevada County's Human Resources department recently attended the International City Managers Association (ICMA) and International Public Managers Association-Human Resources (IPMA-HR) Conference. Human Resources Director Steve Rose and Senior Management Analyst Susan Kadera were invited to share their innovative new hiring practices, which have reduced the County’s time to hire candidates from 138 days to an average of 48 days.

ICMA and IPMA-HR selected Nevada County’s entry to share at their conferences due to the impact this has on public sector organizations and the ability to adopt the concepts in any organization. While at the ICMA conference in Columbus, Ohio, Steve and Susan spoke to over 60 attendees from around the globe on how Nevada County was able to not only decrease the number of days to hire candidates but also increase the quality of candidates while empowering our Human Resources recruiters to better engage with our internal hiring managers to create a strategic business partner relationship.

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Intern Spotlight: Tony Solis, Internship Coordinator

The Nevada County Human Resources Internship program has created a new talent pipeline, providing on-the-job experience and hosting over 94 interns who have contributed over 40,000 hours serving Nevada County and its residents. 

Nevada County Human Resources is highlighting interns with outstanding performance who display the core values of Nevada County. 

This week's intern in the spotlight is Tony Solis, who is an internship coordinator with Nevada County Human Resources. Tony is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer and has been with Nevada County Human Resources since July of 2021. He has been responsible for placing thirteen interns within various departments and is ready for an additional nine interns that will start in the future. As an internship coordinator, Tony is responsible for recruiting, event organizing, and inter-departmental communication. Tony’s specialty is mentoring military members transitioning out of the service and helping them find rewarding internships that help them gain experience. He played a pivotal role in the 2022 inaugural Grass Valley Armed Forces Appreciation Day event, where he coordinated with businesses, military units, and other supporting services. Through his dedication to the event, over 1,500 people were able to attend. Tony is heavily involved in his community, volunteering and hosting stand-downs. 

Tony Solis retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2015 after 24 years of honorable service. 

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Nevada County Offices Will Be Closed Monday for Columbus Day

All administrative County offices will be closed on Monday, October 10^th in observance of Columbus Day. Public safety and Sheriff's patrol services will continue as normal. Normal business hours for other offices will resume on Tuesday, October 11^th.

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211 Connecting Point Hires Manager for Tahoe Truckee Community Organizations Active in Disaster

Connecting Point is proud to announce that local resident Anne Rarick has been hired as the Tahoe Truckee COAD Manager. Anne served as the Director of Hunger Relief for Sierra Community House for the past several years and has a long history of working with nonprofits and community groups in the Tahoe Truckee area. She has experience with community organizing, operations, and public health programming. She was also instrumental in beginning the Emergency Warming Center and has a deep understanding of local partnerships and support services. Anne holds a bachelor's degree in Spanish & International Studies and a master’s degree in Public Health.

Over the course of six months, the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation convened more than 30 community leaders to develop a blueprint for an exciting new collaboration between local government and community-based organizations to mobilize resources in the event of a disaster. This blueprint defines the structure for the Tahoe Truckee COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster), and how member organizations will partner to help Tahoe Truckee residents prepare, respond, and recover from disasters. 

In her new role, Anne will convene leaders from across the community to act on the blueprint. This work will be ongoing to ensure that Tahoe Truckee is increasingly resilient in the face of future disasters. The project is jointly funded by the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Connecting Point, Placer & Nevada Counties, and the Town of Truckee.

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In Partnership with nZero, the Town of Truckee Launches Public Portal to Track Carbon Emissions 24/7

The Town of Truckee and nZero, the 24/7 carbon management platform that tracks and operationalizes energy, financial, and greenhouse gas emissions data to help organizations reach climate change goals, recently announced the launch of a public portal that comprehensively and accurately captures and monitors the Town of Truckee’s carbon footprint.

Now available to the public, as well as to policy-makers within the Town, this platform has the ability to record granular data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for carbon output from Town buildings, public utilities, meters, vehicle fleets, and more. With this powerful knowledge, the Town of Truckee and its Keep Truckee Green division will be equipped to identify blind spots in emissions management and identify opportunities to make more sustainable choices.

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Caltrans Traffic Alert: Extended Traffic Holds for Blasting Work Ahead on State Route 20

Caltrans is alerting State Route 20 (SR-20) motorists in Nevada County to expect intermittent traffic holds this Friday for blasting work on the Omega Curves safety improvement project.

One-way traffic control continues at multiple locations along a 14-mile stretch of highway between Conservation Road and Lowell Hill weekdays between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm with occasional Saturday work. Travel delays of up to 45 minutes are anticipated during blasting work, and alternate routes are advised to avoid significant delays.

Blasting work is required in order to remove hard rock in areas where the highway is being constructed. Construction crews are also installing or rehabilitating drainage, performing earth work to widen sections of the roadway and preparing for major dirt fill work to begin.

Motorists are advised to expect travel delays on SR-20 through the fall months while these major improvements are under way. The schedule is subject to change due to weather, equipment or material availability, or other unexpected events.
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Caltrans Traffic Alert: Rolling Traffic Breaks on I-80 Continuing Near the California-Nevada Border

Caltrans is alerting Interstate 80 (I-80) east- and westbound motorists to expect continued rolling traffic breaks through October west of the California-Nevada border for mountain slope protection work.

A contractor will be utilizing a helicopter to fly wire mesh drapery panels to the top of the mountainside near the California-Nevada border.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will perform rolling traffic holds on east- and westbound I-80 during the helicopter work. Traffic will be held in both directions for approximately 10 minutes before being released. Motorists should expect travel delays of up to 30 minutes due to queuing during traffic holds.

The intermittent traffic holds are currently scheduled between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm Tuesday through Thursday each week. Work may continue into November but is weather dependent. The construction schedule is subject to change based on weather, equipment, and CHP availability or other unexpected events.

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October 11^th Board of Supervisors Meeting 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 in the Board of Supervisors Chamber located at the Eric Rood Administrative Center. Face coverings are highly recommended for all individuals while indoors.
 
The Tuesday, October 11th meeting starts at 9:00 am in the Board Chambers. Members of the public can provide general public comments or comment on items on the agenda by attending the meeting in person, emailing BOS.PublicComment@nevadacountyca.gov, calling (530) 270-3474, or by using the Board’s eComment system. Please submit written comments before 4:00 pm on Monday, October 10th, to provide time for the Board members to read them and for your comments to become part of the public record. Find additional ways to provide public comment on pages 6 and 7 of the agenda. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

Following the adoption of the consent calendar, Louise Reed, the Executive Director of United Way of Nevada County, will provide a presentation regarding the Nevada County Campaign Kick-Off Month.
 
Agricultural Commissioner Chris de Nijs will present the 2021 Nevada County Annual Crop and Livestock Report.
 
District V Supervisor Hardy Bullock will present a Certificate of Recognition to Kathleen Sheehan, Executive Director for Clean Tahoe, for the Clean Tahoe Program and their dedicated crew for their significant contribution to the Truckee and Tahoe Community.
 
At 11:00 am Chief Information Officer Stephen Monaghan will present a resolution for a Memorandum of Understanding between Golden State Connect Authority and the County of Nevada regarding broadband projects in unincorporated areas of the County.
 
Following, Patrick Blacklock, RCRC President and CEO, will present the 2022 RCRC Basket auction proceeds awarding KARE Crisis Nursery, Bright Futures for Youth, Gold Country Senior Services, and Nevada County Law Enforcement and Fire Prevention Counsel.
 
At 1:30 pm, after a recess for lunch, closed sessions will be held on two separate matters.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Legal Office Assistant I - District Attorney

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.

Do you enjoy helping others? Are you organized and detail orientated? Are you interested in working in the criminal justice system?

The Nevada County District Attorney's Office is seeking a candidate that has a desire to contribute to the public safety of the citizens we serve in Nevada County to work as a Legal Office Assistant I.
 
The Legal Office Assistant is a critical member of the District Attorney team and supports our mission by: 

• Receiving and entering law enforcement reports into our case management system.
• Working with digital evidence to provide discovery to the defense counsel.
• Collaborates with the Probation department to ensure accurate information exchange for pre-trial services and court reports.
• Work with the Court to file and communicate on case information.
• Assist with witness coordination during court trials and the public with information requests.

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

New jobs this week:

• Board Clerk I
• Board Clerk II
• Accounting Assistant I
• Network System Analyst II
• Building Inspector I

View Current Job Openings