Humboldt County, NV is hiring: Office Assistant in Winnemucca

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

Location : Winnemucca, NV

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 00192

Department/Office: Sheriff's Office

Opening Date: 11/13/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Under supervision, provides a variety of routine office assistance; and performs other work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Office Assistant is an entry level class. Initially under close supervision, incumbent learns office, County and department procedures. As experience is gained, incumbents work more independently within established guidelines.
Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below. Marginal duties (shown in italics) are those which are least likely to be essential functions for any single position in this class.

1. Establishes and maintains office files; performs research and compiles information from files; file documents, makes file folders and pulls files for various activities; purges files as required.
2. Enters data into computerized record system; retrieves data from computer systems following established procedures; may generate routine computer reports.
3. Operates the copy machine, collates and prepares records for appropriate action.
4. Assists visitors by directing them to the appropriate offices; answers phones and provides general information and refers calls to appropriate staff or office.
5. Picks up and distributes mail.
6. Performs general office support services, as required.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge and Ability:

Knowledge of office practices and procedures, including filing; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; common customer relations courtesies, practices and techniques.

Ability to perform detailed office support work; operate standard office equipment including a word processor or computer terminal; organize and maintain accurate files and records; provide factual information both in person and on the telephone; compartmentalize and process effectively extremely disturbing and graphic materials and photos.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of general clerical experience performing a variety of office clerical tasks, including the use of a computer or any combination of training and experience that would demonstrate the desired knowledge and abilities of the position.

Other Requirements:

Possession of a valid driver's license or alternate means of travel. Pass a comprehensive background investigation including a local, state and federal criminal history check, drug screen and voice stress analysis test.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Humboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers.

State and Local Income Tax

• The Constitution of the State of Nevada prohibits the taxation of income.

Retirement
Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)(1):

• Humboldt County, Nevada contributes 33.50% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement.

Nevada Deferred Compensation Program (NDC):

• The NDC is voluntary retirement savings program for employees of the State of Nevada, NSHE and other local government employers.
• The program is designed to supplement other retirement savings and pensions.
• Contributions are made pre-tax and investment earnings are tax-deferred or you may invest on pre-tax(Roth) basis and your investment earnings will be tax free upon eligible withdrawal.
• Both types of deductions are made through payroll.

Insurance Coverage
Insurance Stipend:

• Humboldt County, Nevada provides a monthly insurance stipend to assist employees who elect to participate in any of the County offered insurance plans.
• The stipend for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 is $1,300.00 per month.

Health Insurance Eligibility:

• Employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage.
• Eligible employees as defined in the group health insurance plan are eligible to enroll in the group health insurance plan effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dependents of employees, as defined in the current plan booklet, are also eligible for coverage under the insurance plan at the employee's expense.
• Employees must authorize a payroll deduction of any share of the health coverage premium, which is to be paid by the employee.

Health Plan Options (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):

1. Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
   1. Monthly coverage costs ae:
      1. Employee only: $860.92,
      2. Employee and Spouse: $1,894.02,
      3. Employee and Child/Children: $1,549.66, and
      4. Employee and Family: $2,668.85.
   2. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are;
      1. Individual In Network: $1,000.00,
      2. Individual Out of Network: $2,000.00,
      3. Family In Network: $2,000.00, and
      4. Family Out of Network: $4,000.00.
   3. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance(2) of the following will be applied:
      1. In Network: 20%, and
      2. Out of Network: 50%.
2. High Deductible Plan with HSA
   1. Monthly coverage costs are:
      1. Employee only: $721.91,
      2. Employee and Spouse: $1,588.20,
      3. Employee and Child/Children: $1299.44, and
      4. Employee and Family: $2237.92.
   2. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are;
      1. Individual In Network: $3,000.00,
      2. Individual Out of Network: $3,000.00,
      3. Family In Network: $6,000.00, and
      4. Family Out of Network: $6,000.00.
   3. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied:
      1. In Network: 0%, and
      2. Out of Network: 30%

Prescription Drug Insurance (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):

1. Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
   1. Preferred Network Pharmacy
      1. Tier 1 - Typically Generic
         1. $10 copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30 day supply)
         2. $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90 day supply)
      2. Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand
         1. $30 Copay per Prescription , deductible does not apply (retail - 30 day supply)
         2. $75 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90 day supply)
      3. Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand
         1. $45 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30 day supply)
         2. $112 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90 day supply)
   2. In-Network Pharmacy
      1. Tier 1 - Typically Generic
         1. $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply - (retail - 30 day supply)
         2. Home delivery - 90 day supply not covered
      2. Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand
         1. $55 Copay per Prescription , deductible does not apply (retail - 30 day supply)
         2. Home delivery - 90 day supply not covered
      3. Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand
         1. $85 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30 day supply)
         2. Home delivery - 90 day supply not covered
   3. Non-Network Pharmacy
      1. All Prescriptions
         1. 50% coinsurance, deductible does not apply
         2. Home delivery - 90 day supply not covered.
2. High Deductible Plan with HSA
   1. In-Network Pharmacy (No Preferred)
      1. 0% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail and home delivery)
   2. Non-Network Pharmacy
      1. 30% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail) and Not Covered (Home Delivery)

Dental Insurance Plan Options (Administered by Kansas City Life):

• High Plan
  1. Monthly coverage costs ae:
     1. Employee only: $52.63,
     2. Employee and Spouse: $93.24,
     3. Employee and Child/Children: $80.96, and
     4. Employee and Family: $132.07.
  2. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are;
     1. $25 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of 3. The deductible does not apply to preventative services.
  3. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance(2) of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:
     1. 20% Basic Services
     2. 50% Major Services
     3. 50% Orthodontic Services
  4. Calendar Year Maximum per Person:
     1. Dental Maximum: $2,000
     2. Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500
• Low Plan
  1. Monthly coverage costs are:
     1. Employee only: $40.99,
     2. Employee and Spouse: $83.74,
     3. Employee and Child/Children: $73.09, and
     4. Employee and Family: $118.59.
  2. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are;
     1. $50 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of 3. The deductible does not apply to preventative services.
  3. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance(2) of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:
     1. 20% Basic Services
     2. 50% Major Services
     3. 50% Orthodontic Services
  4. Calendar Year Maximum per Person:
     1. Dental Maximum: $1,500
     2. Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500

Vision Insurance Plan (Administered by Kansas City Life):

• In-Network coverage with a VSP Provider:
  1. Monthly coverage costs are:
     1. Employee only: $7.71,
     2. Employee and Spouse: $15.44,
     3. Employee and Child/Children: $16.51, and
     4. Employee and Family: $26.39.
  2. The In-Network Copay is:
     1. $10 for an Eye Exam every 12 months
     2. $25 Materials Copay - Frames, lenses and contacts
        1. Frames (every 24 months)
           1. $130 allowance for frames
           2. 20% savings on the amount over your allowance.
        2. Lenses (every 12 months)
           1. Covered in full after Materials Copay
        3. Contacts (instead of glasses) every 12 months
           1. $130 allowance for elective
           2. Contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation)
           3. Necessary Contact Lenses
• Out-of-Network Providers:
  1. Monthly coverage costs are:
     1. Employee only: $7.71,
     2. Employee and Spouse: $15.44,
     3. Employee and Child/Children: $16.51, and
     4. Employee and Family: $26.39.
  2. The Out-of-Network Allowances are:
     1. Exam - $45 Allowance
     2. Frames - $70 Allowance
     3. Lenses:
        1. Single Vision - $30 Allowance
        2. Lined Bifocal - $50 Allowance
        3. Line Trifocal - $65 Allowance
        4. Lenticular Lenses - $100 Allowance
     4. Contacts (including Elective and Necessary):
        1. $105 Allowance

• Please contact Humboldt County Human Resources for additional information on available health insurance plans.

Leave Plans
Annual Leave:

• All full-time employees will earn annual leave beginning from their initial date of hire at a rate of .0385 hours earned per hour's paid(3).
• Part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week will earn annual leave on a pro-rated basis.
• Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 3, 6, 11, 16 and 21 years of service up to a maximum of 192 hours per year.
• While on probationary period, an employee cannot take annual leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time.

Sick Leave:

• Eligible Humboldt County, Nevada employees accrue sick leave at the rate of .0384 hours for each hour worked up to a maximum accrual of 120 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 980 hours.

Holiday Leave:

• Eligible Humboldt County, Nevada employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per year plus one additional day as a floating holiday(4).
• Holidays eligible for paid holiday leave include;
  • New Year's Day,
  • Martin Luther King Day,
  • President's Day,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Juneteenth Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Nevada Day,
  • Veteran's Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day,
  • Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and
  • Christmas Day.

Tuition Reimbursement

• Humboldt County, Nevada values its employees and empowers them to enhance their skills by taking career related higher education courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars.
• To that end, the County has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $4,500 per year(5) in educational expenses.

Note: Humboldt County, Nevada provides benefits to regular employees. Most part time positions are ineligible for benefits.

1: PERS retirement benefits are only available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will instead receive Social Security contributions.
2: Coinsurance is the percentage of costs paid by employees after they have paid/met their respective deductibles.
3: Employees will accrue annual leave during their introductory period but are not allowed to use annual leave until you they have been employed continuously for at least 6 months.
4: Employees are eligible to receive the additional floating holiday after successful completion of 1 year of service with the County.
5: Restrictions apply. Please contact Humboldt County Human Resources for more information.