Administrative Analyst I

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF JUNE 15, 2026

We are recruiting at multiple levels. You are encouraged to apply for all levels that you want to be considered for.

The Nevada County Probation Department is seeking an administrative analyst to complete our outstanding team! Join us and contribute to our community by supporting the courts and fostering positive change in the individuals we serve.

The Administrative Analyst I is the preparative class of the series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity in the realm of data mining and data analysis to provide support with operations, programming, fiscal, budgetary, and policy issues.

Duties and responsibilities of a Probation Department administrative analyst include:

• Writing and running SQL and other data queries in our case management system
• Data visualization to provide context to criminal justice data
• Researching and analyzing legislative issues and preparing impact reports
• Researching best practices, criminological theories, and justice system trends
• Preparing comprehensive written reports and presenting findings to department and stakeholders

An administrative analyst is an integral part of the Probation Department's Research and Development Unit, whose mission is to assist the department and the local justice system to be data driven, evidence based, and impactful in pursuing our mission.
Why Probation?
Work with one of the top probation departments in California! The Nevada County Probation Department provides evidence-based programming for clients in the criminal justice system. We pride ourselves on having one of the lowest recidivism rates in the state. Our department collaborates closely with a variety of community partners and stakeholders. Several Probation employees have earned state-level awards for their hard work and dedication. This success is due to our focus on hiring quality individuals who are a good fit for our organization, and emphasizing professional training.
Why Nevada County?
Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, economics or a related field from an accredited college or university
and
One year of experience in administrative, budget or personnel analysis, preferably in a public agency.
- Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years.

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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