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County of Nevada

  • Grass Valley, CA, USA

History of Nevada County

Nevada County, California is one of the most historic and scenic areas of our state. It is a rural county comprising 978 square miles in northern California, with a population of approximately 99,000. The three incorporated cities are Grass Valley, Nevada City and Town of Truckee. Most of the population (65,000) lives in the unincorporated areas. The Grass Valley/Nevada City area in the west and the Truckee area in the east are separated by approximately 45 miles of National Forest and the Donner Summit mountain pass at 7,000 feet elevation.

Gold Rush

Prior to the Gold Rush, there were estimated to be about 4,000 Northern Maidu or Nisenan Indians inhabiting the area. Our modern history begins in 1848, when discovery of gold in California brought the first white settlers to Penn Valley. People of all nationalities came to work the mines.
 

Location

The first wagons to cross the Sierra Nevada that opened the Truckee River route of the California trail came through Nevada County. The County was the site of the infamous Donner tragedy as well as being the center of the northern mines during the Gold Rush. Portions of the first transcontinental railroad and the first transcontinental automobile road are located within the county. Famous stage personalities, writers, politicians, and industrialists emanated from or found homes in the County. More recently, Nevada County's high tech firms, outstanding schools, rich artistic community and cultural attractions, and scenic natural resources make it a desirable location for residents and visitors alike.

Incorporation

The County of Nevada was incorporated on April 25, 1851. The first County Supervisors served in 1856. For a complete list of all the Supervisors who have served Nevada County, 
Jul 01, 2026
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County of Nevada CA
Are you looking for an outstanding opportunity to bridge your military career and upcoming civilian life? Nevada County's "Achieve More" Internship Program offers diverse variety of internships for separating service members. Our goal is to help our interns achieve their career aspirations and to ensure transition to civilian life is smooth! This program is crafted to allow active duty service members up to 180 days to intern with various departments within the County to gain valuable skills to assist in the transition from military service.  In order to offer our interns the greatest benefit, the minimum internship duration is 90 days.  Internships of less than 90 days, can be reviewed on a case by case basis.    Some of the departments and offices we have placed SkillBridge interns in are: Human Resources Veteran's Services CEO's Office  Board of Supervisors  Office of Emergency Services Our SkillBridge program helps...
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Deputy Sheriff II - Nevada County
$94,192 yearly
County of Nevada CA
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO FILL FUTURE VANCANT POSITIONS * * * UP TO $5,000 HIRING BONUS * * * Are you ready to take your career to the next level?  We are looking for experienced deputies to join our law enforcement family! Candidates must have a passion for protecting, advocating, and enforcing laws for the safety of our community.  The law enforcement field is exciting, and we provide opportunities for professional development and growth with the potential of promotion. If you are interested in our agency and are motivated to join our team after learning about us and what we do to make a difference in our community, apply to be a part of our team. We want to meet you!  Recruitment incentives $1,000.00 and $5,000.00 paid over a 1-year period (either new or lateral hires). The recruitment incentive is paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month...
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Deputy Sheriff I - Nevada County
$85,249 - $100,069 yearly
County of Nevada Nevada City, CA
Recruitment incentives-between  $1,000.00 and $5,000.00  paid over a 1-year period (either new or lateral hires). The recruitment incentive is paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month probation period.   Relocation Incentives, Referral Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayments are also available to qualified candidates!   The County of Nevada offers additional pay incentives in addition to the monthly salary:  Intermediate POST 2.5% of monthly base salary Advanced POST 5% of monthly base salary AA/AS Degree $175.00 per month BA/BS Degree $275.00 per month If you are looking for a more diverse career, we have an opportunity for you. Consider working as a Deputy Sheriff in one of California's most breathtaking regions, in a community that supports law enforcement, and in an organization that supports each other. Here you will feel like family instead of just a number. This is...