Job Description
Announcement Number: 577271010
4150 Technology Way, Suite 300
• Carson City, NV 89706
• (775) 684-4200
• Fax (775) 687-7570
• dpbh.nv.gov ALL IN GOOD HEALTH.
Joe Lombardo
Governor
Richard Whitley, MS
Director
DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Cody Phinney, MPH
Administrator
Ihsan Azzam,
Ph.D., M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DIVISION OF PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Salary up to $117,215 (employer-paid retirement)
$136,849 (employee/employer-paid retirement schedule)
Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) Administrative Services Branch is currently
considering applicants for the position of Deputy Administrator. The agency has a biennial budget of
approximately $1.2 billion and employs approximately 1750 state FTEs. The division has 31 budgets and
approximately 50 programs that include but are not limited to regulatory and planning services, behavioral
health policy, community health services, and clinical services.
DESCRIPTION: Under the general direction of the Division Administrator, the incumbent provides
leadership and oversight of the Administrative Services Branch of the Division. Responsibilities include:
oversight and participation in the development and administration of the division's budget; the
administration of federal grant programs; administration of the contracts unit and billing unit; planning for
space, communication equipment and technological improvements; the development of organizational
structure, staffing patterns and resource allocation; planning and implementation of IT initiatives; research
and development of administrative policies; research and development of legislative proposals.
Coordinates with various federal, state and local government agencies and stakeholders. Represents the
division before various groups and committees.
This is an unclassified position and serves at the pleasure of the Division Administrator, Division of Public
and Behavioral Health. Statewide travel is required.
Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with major course work in public health, health
services administration, social science, human services, business administration, public administration, or a
related field and a minimum of four years' managerial experience which included experience in fiscal
services, human resources, information technology or a related area and demonstrated knowledge and
experience in the development and administration of a complex budget, grants and contracts, fiscal
analysis, strategic planning, project management, policy development, interpretation of federal and state
laws and regulations, the legislative process to include testifying and presenting to various legislative
bodies, etc., and management of supervisory staff; OR an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
4150 Technology Way, Suite 300
• Carson City, NV 89706
• (775) 684-4200
• Fax (775) 687-7570
• dpbh.nv.gov ALL IN GOOD HEALTH.
LOCATION: The position may be located in Reno, Carson City or Las Vegas Nevada, depending on
the candidate pool.
Benefits: Benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the
Public Employee's Retirement plan (PERS); 11 paid holidays each year; accrual of three weeks annual
leave and three weeks of sick leave each year.
TO APPLY SUBMIT RESUME TO:
Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Central HR Office
Attention: Christina Argust
4150 Technology Way, Suite 300
Carson City, NV 89706
cargust@health.nv.gov
Special Instructions: *Resumes must include a detailed description of education and employment
history to include scope of responsibility, salary history, and professional references. *In your cover
letter, please indicate how you heard about the position.
A criminal history background check is required as a condition of employment.
Resume's will be accepted until this recruitment is satisfied.
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Job Address
Reno, Nevada
United States
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