ESD PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2

Announcement Number: 47119 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 04/16/2024 Close Date: 04/30/2024 Recruiter:
MALANY KLEMENS
Phone: (775)684-3821
Email: m-klemens@detr.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 0 Days 18 Hrs 42 Mins
The Position

Employment Security Division (ESD) Program Specialists participate in statewide program development; interpretation of federal and State laws and regulations; program planning, budgeting, and quality assurance; and training development and presentation for programs related to unemployment insurance benefits, employer unemployment tax contributions, and workforce investment services.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position participates in statewide program development, interpretation of Federal and State laws and regulations, contract development and management, budgeting, quality assurance, program and fiscal compliance as well as works closely with the Department's Financial Management section to ensure assigned program expenditures are allowable costs and are within the approved/modified budget. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The ideal candidate must be able to type at least 40 words per minute, have intermediate to advanced skill level in MS office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), excellent management of budgetary and program documentation and retention. The candidate must also have excellent skills in editing, proofreading, and have experience in PDF document remediation. Experience as Certified Contract Management (CCM) is preferred or must be obtained within the first 6 months of being hired in this position. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, social sciences or related field and two years of professional experience in planning, coordinating or administering a program which included interpretation of laws and regulations; development of program policy and procedures; development and implementation of program performance standards and objectives for providing services; applying complex laws and regulations; writing business correspondence, documenting findings and preparing summary reports or recommendations; and analyzing organizational and administrative programs, policies and procedures to evaluate compliance and make recommendations for revision; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an ESD Program Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for fingerprinting. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

Minden, Nevada United States View Map