Licensing Specialist/Administrative Assistant

Announcement Number: 871962508

State of Nevada
Funeral and Cemetery Services Board

Unclassified Job Announcement

LICENSING SPECIALIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Hourly Wage Range: $18.57 - $27.15

The Funeral and Cemetery Services Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Licensing
Specialist/Administrative Assistant. The position is full-time.

The Funeral & Cemetery Services Board provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, and a
positive working environment. The mission of the Board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
public through regulation of the funeral services profession.

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the licensing functions of the Board and provide direct
administrative support to the Executive Director. The position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Licensing functions include initial review of applications and documentation required to obtain or retain
licensure in Nevada and communicating with applicants verbally and in writing. Licensing duties include, but
are not limited to, processing applications for licensure and renewals, verifying completeness, creating
licensee records in the licensing system, processing supporting documentation as received, preparing
correspondence, updating the licensee database, preparing license verifications, responding to general
requests, and scanning and uploading documents.

General administrative duties include, but are not limited to, answering telephones, processing mail, filing,
preparing general correspondence, and other duties as directed. The position assists with Board meetings,
including preparing agendas, distributing meeting materials, scheduling, and arranging accessible meeting
rooms; transportation and accommodations for Board members; and preparation of public notices and
meeting minutes in accordance with Nevada's Open Meeting Law. The position is responsible for general
office files and databases (paper and electronic) in an orderly fashion. The position is responsible for other
duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical,
data entry and administrative support experience which includes experience in one or more of the following
areas: reviewing files, documents, and other written materials; maintaining records and files in both paper
and electronic format; conducting data entry using a personal computer; assisting applicants and licensees
with completing forms and applications; and/or performing duties in support of professional staff.
Working knowledge of administrative support functions; personal computer systems, and software programs,
including Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher). Ability to apply agency
regulations, requirements, and policies to specific situations; receive, review, and process a variety of
documents according to established guidelines, policies, regulations, and timelines.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
A preferred candidate will have demonstrated ability to apply agency regulations, requirements, and policies
to specific situations; receive, review, and process a variety of documents according to established guidelines,
policies, regulations, and timelines. The following skills and experience are preferred:
• Intermediate to advanced-level experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e.,
Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent typing, grammar, writing, and communication skills. Exceptional proofreading and editing
skills.
• This position requires a strong work ethic, a professional demeanor, and the ability to strictly adhere to
confidentiality standards.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to plan and prioritize tasks, and atention to detail.
SPECIAL NOTES AND REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10% travel may be required. Travel for Board meetings and
hearings may be required. Use of personal vehicles may be required.
POSITION LOCATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position location is Reno, Nevada. Work is performed
in a professional office setting during normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
TO APPLY:
Submit your resume with a leter of interest and three (3) professional references to:
Stephanie Bryant McGee
Executive Director
3740 Lakeside Drive, Suite 201
Reno, NV 89509
director@ď.nv.gov
Resumes will be accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied. Hiring may occur at any time during the
recruitment process.
The Funeral and Cemetery Services Board is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

Reno, Nevada United States View Map