Nevada County Launches Trail Finder App for "Celebration of Trails" MonthThe Nevada County Board of Supervisors proclaimed June 2023 as “Celebration of Trails Month” in Nevada County, which recognizes the incredible benefits trails provide local residents and visitors. To celebrate, the County is launching the new Nevada County Trail Finder App to help users discover public access trails throughout Nevada County. The Nevada County Trail Finder App serves as a recreational resource to connect people with the outdoors and the vast network of trails in Nevada County. The mobile-responsive app utilizes GIS datasets that identify managing agencies, surface types, and permitted uses, like hiking, biking, equestrian and off-highway vehicles. Read More
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Turn Your Passion into Action at Volunteer & Job Fair, Saturday, June 3rdThe Center for Nonprofit Leadership, in partnership with the Nevada County Fair, the County of Nevada, and Connecting Point, is hosting Nevada County’s annual Community Volunteer and Job Fair at the Fairgrounds this Saturday, June 3rd. The free event will include dozens of local nonprofit and community organizations seeking to engage civically-minded community members. Passion in Action promises to be a delightful afternoon of community and connection, with food vendors on hand to offer visitors a snack or beverage as they explore the many community impact organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to find the right place to turn your passion into action! Read More
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Airport Appreciation Day Offers High-Flying Fun on Saturday, June 3rdJoin the Golden Empire Flying Association at the Nevada County Airport on Saturday, June 3rd, for the Aviation Appreciation Day Fly-In and Open House. Events kick off at 8:00 am with a delicious pancake breakfast and scores of arriving aircraft and classic cars to be displayed throughout the day. Airplane rides, vintage aircraft fly-bys, a radio-controlled aircraft demonstration, replica warbirds, and hi-tech helicopters will all be part of the fun. Admission is free for all!
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Nevada County Connects Offers Summer Youth Bus PassesNevada County Connects is offering a Summer Youth Bus Pass for kids ages 6 to 17 with proof of age. The pass provides unlimited rides on all Nevada County Connects fixed routes, including Route 5 to Auburn, Route 6 to Penn Valley – Lake Wildwood, and Route 7 serving the South Yuba River and North San Juan. The Summer Youth Pass sells for just $25.00, a savings of $42.50 over the regular pass pricing, and is good from June 1st through August 31st.
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Take Nevada County’s Wildfire Planning Survey through August 31stNevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is investing substantial grant funding in three critical wildfire and multi-hazard strategic plans: an update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), an update to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), and a Nevada County Evacuation Study.
Nevada County residents are encouraged to participate in a survey from June 1st through August 31st to provide input on the process. “We see planning around wildfire protection, hazard mitigation, and evacuation as critical for developing a roadmap for resilience. These plans will help us chart our course for addressing some of the most pressing challenges before us,” says Alex Keeble-Toll, Nevada County OES Senior Analyst.
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Keep Up Your COVID DefensesBy Dr. Sherilynn Cooke, Nevada County Public Health Officer COVID-19 is still making us sick in Nevada County, but we can protect ourselves. Many people think that because the declarations of a state of emergency at the federal, state, and local levels have ended that COVID-19 is no longer a threat in our community. Unfortunately, many people continue to get sick, and some have to be hospitalized with this disease. Although there are more tools to prevent severe disease and death from COVID-19, the situation can change rapidly if a new, more infectious, and more virulent strain develops. There are steps we can take to protect ourselves and others. Read More
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Digital Equity Event Draws Broadband ChampionsOn May 12th, Nevada County was pleased to support the regional Broadband for All, Digital Equity, and Deployment Workshop in Grass Valley. The event included representatives from state and federal agencies, community-based organizations, elected officials, internet service providers, and many community champions. The workshop focused on identifying solutions to the unique barriers faced by rural counties in ensuring broadband access for all residents. Participant-proposed recommendations will feed into the state’s five-year Digital Equity Plan and Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment Plan that are currently being developed and which will direct millions of dollars in funding over the next 10 years throughout California. Read More
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Planning Department to Host 2023 Housing Ordinance Amendments Community WorkshopThe Nevada County Planning Department is holding a Community Workshop on the proposed 2023 Housing Ordinance Amendments on June 8th at 6:00 pm at the Eric Rood Administrative Center. The proposed amendments to Nevada County’s Land Use Development Codes (LUDC) intend to bring codes into compliance with recent changes to state law and to continue to remove barriers to housing production while fostering a rural quality of life. The LUDC is the local ordinance for Nevada County development which includes zoning, subdivisions, and other related activities.
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The Secret to Nevada County's Award-Winning HR ProgramsBy Steve Rose, Nevada County Human Resources Director The Nevada County human resources department has been recognized recently by the U.S. Department of Labor, the California State Association of Counties, International City/County Management Association, and Human Resources Director Magazine. Transforming local government can happen organically with a visionary leader, a great team, and clear vision of the future. When I was hired to be the Nevada County HR director in 2018, I would have never imagined those three critical elements synergistically merging to make such an impact on our county. Our CEO had a vision for the future, which included growing and developing staff, fostering innovation, and becoming a high-performing organization. That was all the inspiration the HR team needed. Read More
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Job Openings at Nevada County: Administrative Services Officer 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. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Administrative Services Officer (ASO) to work in its Finance Unit supporting all divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. This is an advanced-level management position that will report directly to the Chief Fiscal and Administrative Officer and will plan, coordinate, and advise on the provision of administrative services for the three divisions of the Sheriff’s Office: Operations, Corrections, and Administration. The ASO will regularly provide direct support to the division commanders. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge and experience with grants and project management, and is a collaborative leader and enthusiastic about joining a fast-paced team!
This position is crafted for individuals who have equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in business, accounting, or a related field plus three years of administrative and fiscal management experience.
Learn more about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.
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