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Principal Management Analyst

Salary

$119,326.56 - $145,673.16 Annually

Location

Nevada City, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

202200530

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

05/05/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 8:00 AM Pacific

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+ Benefits

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Definition and Class Characteristics

Come join an Award-Winning HR Department as a Principal Management Analyst!

SAVE THE DATES:Round one interviews will take place onJune 13, 2025. Finalists will move forward to round two interviews onJune 18, 2025. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

The County of Nevada, California, Human Resources Department seeks to fill a Principal Management Analyst position. The ideal candidate will help lead this innovative, inclusive, and impactful Human Resources Department that has won numerous awards and accolades for employee optimization and well-being. The County has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, CalGovHR, the California State Association of Counties, and the International City/County Management Association. The position will oversee team members, champion exciting future projects, and utilize a continuous improvement mindset. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and motivated leader who is passionate about innovation.

The Principal Management Analyst will oversee many of the Department’s core functions, including classification and compensation, labor relations, and recruitment and selection. This is a highly collaborative role, with significant training responsibilities, as well as identifying and overseeing a variety of special projects. They will also work closely with elected and executive leadership and assist the HR Director in the management of an approximately $2.3 million departmental budget. The position will supervise and work on recruitment and selection, labor relations, and classification and compensation, and showcase skills in a departmental leadership and strategic financial planning position.

The County of Nevada prioritizes work-life balance, family, and professional development in a vibrant community surrounded by rivers and mountains. Be part of a winning team – Apply today!

THE JOB

The position will oversee several direct reports and will be a working supervisor with a foundational understanding of the core functions of human resources – including recruiting, staff development, policies and procedures, and labor relations. The position will meet regularly with the County’s seven represented bargaining units and two unrepresented groups. While this is not the chief negotiator for the County, these positions will prepare for labor discussions and collective bargaining, collect classification and compensation information, hold strategy sessions, and edit and interpret memoranda of understanding. As a leader and mentor, this role will oversee and sometimes conduct organization-wide and HR Department training and analyze policy. This position will continue to implement the County’s exemplary award-winning programs and make recommendations for further innovation and excellence!

The Principal Management Analyst role is distinguished by its fiscal oversight, acting role as HR Director in their absence, and close collaboration with internal stakeholders, including the County’s Executive team, Department leaders, and elected officials. The Principal Management Analyst will work closely with the Director to plan and implement strategic goals and will share with the Director oversight of the HR Department’s approximately $2.3 million annual budget. They will also sit on Committees and Boards, as well as represent the HR Department and the County at a variety of events, to further the Department’s role and mission in the County, State, and beyond. They will act as a resource for other HR staff in a wide range of human resource areas, with particular expertise and focus on labor relations, recruitment and selection, and classification and compensation. They will oversee and contribute to recruitment efforts, supervise their team in a variety of special projects, and work cross-departmentally to achieve and implement County-wide goals and initiatives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this role is a flexible, mission-focused active listener who works to build collaborative relationships. This strategic thinker will display a passion for innovation and creative problem-solving, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement in every respect. Diplomacy and tact are essential, as is the ability to diffuse tense environments during the negotiation process. The ideal candidate will be a lifelong learner who values close-knit teamwork and personal development and is invested in working together to champion meaningful projects and initiatives. They will be a positive and optimistic leader who identifies the best skills and strengths in others – helping them provide opportunities and resources for staff.

PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST Minimum Qualifications:

+ Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major coursework in business or public administration, political science, industrial relations, or a related field.

+ Experience:Five years of responsible professional analytical and/or management experience performing duties in an area to which the incumbent is assigned at a level equivalent to the Nevada County Management Analyst II classification.

Desired:

+ Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Principal Management Analyst Annual Salary: $119,326– $145,673 DOE/DOQ

Along with a generous benefits package!

Benefits Guide

TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) 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 unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-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

[email protected]

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college-level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

+ Did not graduate High School or GED

+ High School or GED

+ Some college: 0-59 units

+ Some college: 60-89 units

+ Some college: 90-119 units

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ Juris Doctor Degree

02

Which of the following choices best describes your years of responsible professional analytical and/or management experience performing duties in an area to which the incumbent is assigned at a level equivalent to the Nevada County Management Analyst II classification?

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 or more years

03

Describe your skills in managing and measuring work, including your approach to setting goals and monitoring progress for different team members.

04

What role(s) should HR play in shaping and maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace culture and how have you individually and directly contributed to positive culture-building in your previous work?

05

Please describe your experience and involvement in managing labor negotiations, with a particular focus on any direct experience in contract bargaining.

Required Question

Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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