Job Description

Definition and Class Characteristics
1st ROUND INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5, 2025.
2nd ROUND INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 2025
Nevada County is looking for a Chief Fiscal Administrative Officer (CFAO) to oversee administrative and fiscal functions of the Community Development Agency (CDA).
Under general direction, the CFAO for CDA plans, organizes and supervises the work of staff involved in the financial, administrative, or other special functions which support a large department or agency, and performs related work as required.
This is a classification with responsibility for the administrative and support services functions. This class is distinguished from the next higher level of Director which has overall executive responsibility for the functions of the department or Agency. Duties Include:
The CFAO supervises the duties of fiscal and administrative personnel and coordinates all fiscal and administrative operations within the Agency. The CFAO is a key position in CDA whose mission is to provide outstanding customer service through sound and innovative policies and strong leadership. CDA works to enhance the quality of life of county residents through land use planning and permitting, environmental management; to provide public services including agriculture, code and cannabis compliance, road and infrastructure maintenance and improvements, transit, solid waste, and wastewater; to deliver internal services including fleet services, administrative and fiscal; and to promote and support recreation, climate and economic development throughout the community. We do this through accountability, collaboration, compassion, integrity and dedication to service. Primary duties of the CFAO include:

• Coordinating with Department Heads and staff, and representing the Agency with the Board of Supervisors, the public, community partners, and other government agencies, as needed.
• Providing internal consultation and analysis on financial, fiscal, human resources, contract/grant management, and intergovernmental relations issues to the Agency.
• Developing and supervising the submission of the annual budget and fee ordinance for CDA.
• Reviewing and analyzing regulatory and case law impacts.
• Providing and overseeing administrative services.
• Drafting, negotiating, and monitoring contracts and grants.
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Knowledge Required

• Principles and practices of public administration including work planning, assignment and review; personnel practices, policies and procedures; budget development and administration; and governmental purchasing practices
• Accounting principles and practices, preparing sophisticated and detailed written and verbal reports, financial forecasting, and budget submissions
• Government accounting and budgetary recordkeeping
• Pertinent federal, state and county laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to accountability of funds
• Standard office management information systems

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent 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 meaningful programming to keep us safe and healthy.
Benefits: The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package for our regular staff members. In addition to a wide choice of medical plans and an excellent dental and vision plan, our staff enjoy a full range of other benefits including complementary and voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care, CalPERS retirement, a deferred compensation plan with both 457(b) and Roth options, and a tuition reimbursement program. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the program through the Department of Education.
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 crucial 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
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, public or business administration, accounting, or a related field. Three years of responsible experience in fiscal and administrative management at a level comparable to an Administrative Services Officer with the County of Nevada.
OR
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of responsible experience in fiscal and administrative management at a level comparable to Administrative Services Officer with the County of Nevada.
Benefits Guide
The 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 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, , 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
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Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

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