Animal Shelter Office Assistant

Under close supervision, provides a variety of routine to difficult office support for the animal services, which may include typing, word processing, receptionist duties, record keeping and filing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Types correspondence, reports, forms and specialized documents related to the functions of the organizational unit to which assigned from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions, using a typewriter or word processor; may compose standard correspondence from brief instructions.
• Proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with departmental policies, and correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• 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.
• Prepares and updates a variety of reports and records which may require the use of arithmetic calculations and consolidating materials from several sources.
• 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 and receipt monies.
• Files documents by designated categories and retrieves records and information from files upon request.
• Posts fiscal or other records to appropriate departments in accordance with operating procedures.
• Maintains a variety of administrative records and accounts.
• Operates standard office equipment, including word processors, computers, facsimile equipment and central telephones; may operate microfilm, radio telephone and other departmental-specific equipment after training.
• Performs such office support activities as opening and distributing mail, processing outgoing mail, making travel arrangements and preparing purchase requisitions.
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle to various locations throughout the County.
• Gain knowledge of office and County and/or departmental procedures.

• Graduation from a high school or G.E.D. & six (6) months general clerical or related experience.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Valid Nevada Driver’s License.

Nye County requires a pre-employment drug screen through a designated facility; employment is contingent upon successful completion of this process.

Application must be received by the deadline. It is at the department's sole discretion to consider applications submitted after the deadline. Resumes are accepted when attached to a completed application. Applications returned without the required documentation or not filled out completely will not be considered. Applications may be obtained and returned to the following NYE COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES Departments: 101 Radar Road, PO Box 3400, Tonopah, NV 89049 or 1981

E. Calvada Blvd., Suite 120, Pahrump, NV 89048. Applications may also be obtained by emailing  or can be downloaded from (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Nye County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants requesting accommodation under the ADA should contact Human Resources. Please call  with any questions. Deadline:
March 10, 2026, @ 5:00 PM.

Category Administrative Status Open Salary Pay Rate: $16.05/ Hour Benefits:
Nye County offers an attractive benefits package including 100% County paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee, 10 hours paid sick and 10 hours paid annual leave accrued monthly, Twelve (12) paid holidays, Nye County participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and contributes 100% of the employee contribution. Posted February 19, 2026 4:15 PM Closing March 10, 2026 5:00 PM