Job Details

Salary: $21.76 - $28.30 Hourly
Location : Community Services - Senior Center/Transportation - Gardnerville, NV
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 25/26-00125
Department: Community Services
Division: Transportation
Opening Date: 03/19/2026
Closing Date: 4/19/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**

Would you like to play a part in providing an important service to our community? Douglas County Community Services is seeking an Office Assistant for their Douglas Area Rural Transit (DART) office. The rightcandidate for the position is someone with strong customer service skills and experience in performing administrative duties. If you are someone who thrives in a busy environment, works well as part of a larger team, and is willing to take initiative in your work, this could be the right opportunity for you. Join a team that offers opportunities for growth and development within the organization.

Primary Objectives
Performs intermediate work performing a wide variety of general clerical and routine administrative duties in support of operations. This is the entry-level class of the office support series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn office and department procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines; performing related tasks as apparent or assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists general public, customers and staff in person, over telephone and by email; answers inquiries, provides general direction related to plan reviews and inspections, receives and attempts to resolve complaints, explains policies, procedures and proper use/completion of department forms.
2. Proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with departmental policies, and correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
3. Enters, edits and retrieves data and prepares periodic or special reports, using a computer system and following established formats and menus; may perform production computer information entry.
4. Prepares and updates a variety of reports and records which may require the use of arithmetic calculations and consolidating materials from several sources.
5. Acts as receptionist and receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and takes messages; provides factual information regarding County or departmental activities and functions which may require the explanation of rules, policies and/or procedures; may receive, receipt and balance monies.
6. Maintains records and processes forms, such as work orders, purchase requisitions and others specific to the organizational unit; may make arithmetic or standard statistical calculations.
7. Establishes and maintains office files; researches and compiles information from such files; purges files as required.
8. Operates standard office equipment, including word processors, computers, facsimile equipment and central telephones.
9. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
10. Compiles materials for meetings, prepares agendas and attends such meetings to take summary notes as required.
11. May train and direct the work of temporary staff for special projects or programs.
12. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
13. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Position requires a High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience with providing general administrative support; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing; frequently requires using hands; occasionally requires standing, walking and repetitive motions.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
• Work has no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
i.Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

ii.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.

iii.Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

iv.This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Douglas County provides benefits to full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees working 20-29 hours per week. Part-time employees working 19 hours or less, as well as on-call employees, are not eligible for benefits.

No Nevada State income tax.

Retirement - Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
Douglas County contributes 36.75% of an eligible regular member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire member's salary for retirement.

Deferred Compensation Plans - Employees have the option to participate in a deferred compensation program through , which is funded by the employee.

Employee Perks

• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Health Insurance
As a Douglas County employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with several medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance. Benefits start on the first of the month after a 60-day waiting period. To learn more about our health insurance and employee benefits, please visit our

Compensation
Douglas County uses a Pay for Performance compensation system, where employees receive annual performance evaluations and may be eligible for merit-based salary increases. Qualified employees can earn up to a 3% merit increase on their anniversary date, and may also receive an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) during the first pay period of each fiscal year, based on the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5%. In addition, eligible employees who demonstrate exceptional, above-and-beyond performance may receive further compensation through the County's Recognition of Excellence Program.
01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School or GED
• Professional/Vocational Certification
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the Above

02

How many years of experience with providing general administrative support do you possess? Any experience must be listed in work history.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

03

How many years of customer service experience do you possess? Any experience must be listed in work history.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

04

How many years of experience do you possess in data and records management and reporting? Any experience must be listed in work history.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years or more

05

Briefly describe your experience, if any, of working in transportation or other vehicle dispatch environment.
06

Briefly describe your experience, if any, of working with seniors or other adults with special needs.
07

Are you proficient in using the following? Indicate all that apply.

• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• None of the above

08

Briefly describe why you are interested in the Office Assistant position with Community Services - DART.
09

Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history from your most current employment to 10 years back. If relevant experience is over 10 years please list it on your application. ***Writing "See Resume" on the application in place of completing your information is not acceptable.***Have you listed your current employment through 10 years of work history on your application in addition to listing any relevant experience that exceeds 10 years?

• Yes, I have listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.
• I do not have 10 years of work history, but I have included all employment history.
• I have relevant experience that exceeds 10 years, and I have included the experience on my application.
• No, I have not listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.

10

Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job listed on the job description with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

11

Douglas County employees are required to uphold the County's Values and are evaluated based upon these Values. MISSION STATEMENT Working together with integrity and accountability, the Douglas County team is dedicated to providing essential and cost-effective public services fostering a safe, healthy, scenic, and vibrant community for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors. VALUES STATEMENT Integrity - We demonstrate honest and ethical conduct through our actions. Accountability - We accept responsibility for our actions. Customer Service - We deliver efficient and effective service with an attitude of respect and fairness. Leadership - We establish the tone and direction for success motivating and inspiring others to accomplish a shared vision. Communication - We ensure open dialogue through proactive listening and sharing of information throughout the organization and the community. Teamwork - We work together to achieve shared goals.Respect - We will treat all citizens, employees, and visitors with respect.Do you understand Douglas County's Mission and Values Statement and will you be able to uphold them if hired?

• Yes
• No

Required Question