Supervisors Unanimously Adopt 2020 Board Objectives

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted their 2020 Board Objectives at the February 11th Board Meeting. The Board Objectives for 2020 include fiscal stability and core services, wildfire, preparation for PSPS events, economic development, housing, cannabis, homelessness and resiliency.

Many community organizations and residents came out to speak in support of the objectives the Board identified in their January Workshop that aim to address community challenges.

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Hate Will Not Win in Nevada County

This week the community was made aware of an alarming incident in Colfax. A racial incident involving our own Bear River High School Coach was reported. We wanted to be clear that hate has no place in Nevada County and offer our support and gratitude to those impacted.

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Last Day to Apply for Spring Citizen's Academy!

It's the last day to apply for the 2020 Spring Citizen's Academy! Citizen's Academy offers a behind the scenes look at County government. Participants tour six 6 County facilities and learn from over twenty department presentations that cover a wide range of services from A (Agriculture) to Z (Zoning).

Citizen's Academy takes place on ten consecutive Monday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting in late March through early June.

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Attend a Public Input Meetings on Edwards Crossing Bridge Replacement Project

Edwards Crossing bridge carries traffic on North Bloomfield Road over the South Yuba River. Originally constructed in 1904 and last rehabilitated in 1989, the bridge is one lane and load restricted, affecting emergency response and accessibility at the bridge. The foundations have been partially eroded from river flows, the metal railing and timber decking have aged, and the lack of certain design elements could expose it to future failure.

The County proposes to construct a new two-lane bridge at one of two upstream locations, either 60 feet or 1,000 feet upstream. The existing bridge would remain in place for pedestrian use and historic preservation. Both alternatives would provide access to emergency vehicles and serve as an evacuation route during emergencies. Mark your calendar for two public input meetings on Wednesday, February 26th and Thursday, February 27th.

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IGS Releases their 2019 Annual Report

The Information and General Services (IGS) Agency has released their 2019 annual report. The IGS Agency is comprised of nine business units including Information Systems, Library, Facilities, Airport, Emergency Services, Central Services, Purchasing and Administration.

The agency completed many large projects including replacement of the County's 30 year old legacy property tax system, a new library management system and numerous cybersecurity enhancements to servers, desktops, firewalls, and employee training. The Office of Emergency services was heavily involved in many fire and power related emergencies and launched the ReadyNevadaCounty.org wildfire prevention campaign. Facilites is on target to complete the new Operations Center, due for completion in 2020. IGS staff of almost 90 professionals serve Nevada County with passion, dedication and innovation to best serve Nevada County residents.

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Digital Resource Help at Penn Valley Library

The Penn Valley Library will begin holding one-on-one sessions for patrons who have questions using the library's digital resources, including Overdrive, Hoopla, and Kanopy. The workshops will be held on the third Thursday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning February 20th. Please contact the Penn Valley Library to reserve a 20-minute session.

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County Offices Closed for President's Day Holiday

All administrative County offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th, in observance of the President's Day holiday. Public safety and Sheriff's patrol services will continue as normal. Normal business hours for other offices will resume on Tuesday, February 18th.

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Caltrans and CHP Hosting Winter Driving Preparedness Event

Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol, Gold Run Area are hosting a traffic safety workshop event to better prepare Sierra-bound motorists for winter travel on Sunday, February 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bass Pro Shop in Rocklin.

Caltrans and CHP continue to encounter motorists who are unprepared for inclement weather conditions, leading to an increase in collisions on the state highway system. Preparation before driving in winter weather conditions is essential to safety on roadways and decreases fatal and injury collisions on our highways.

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Job Openings at Nevada County:
Fleet Services Manager

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

The Department of Public Works is hiring for a Fleet Services Manager. The Fleet Division consists of Fleet Management and Fleet Services. Fleet Management owns and operates a modern fleet of 198 vehicles and equipment for all departments to use, manages the vehicle replacement program including preparing specifications for purchases, and acts as a rental agency to departments providing cost stability to users by establishing rental rates by vehicle category. The Fleet Services team provides maintenance and repairs for 431 vehicles and equipment, fueling services, collision and comprehensive insurance, roadside service and towing, and arranges for preparing vehicles with special equipment, as the need arises.

If you are interested in leading a high-performing team of mechanics and managing a large county fleet, consider applying. The Public Works Department of Nevada County is a diverse team of dedicated individuals providing Engineering, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Roads Maintenance, Transit and Fleet services to the public. The Fleet Services Manager collaborates with all Public Works Divisions as well as other County Departments on a regular basis.

Apply for the Fleet Services Manager by March 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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