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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
PROGRAM OFFICER II
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $42,323.76 to  $62,577.36  PAY GRADE: 33
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Corrections
Division: Administrative
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 07.647
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 26158
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 09/29/2015
Close Date: 10/13/2015
Recruiter:
   ADRIAN FOSTER
   Phone: (702)486-2911
   Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Program Officers administer a program or major component of a program by planning, coordinating and managing services and activities in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and established program performance standards and objectives.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
Incumbent will be responsible for providing inmates various re-entry programs designed to develop necessary re-entry life skills for integration into society. The incumbent is required to carry out responsibilities related to "transitional programs," i.e., resume writing, interview skills, dress for success, etc., will work with local employers to develop job partnerships, equipping inmates with a skill set that allows them to compete and have success in the community; and teaches adult life skills or job readiness.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Graduation from an accredited four year college or university in public administration or a related field and one year of previous experience in planning, coordinating or administering a program; OR one year experience as a Program Officer I in Nevada State service; OR graduation from high school or the equivalent and five years of previous experience in planning, coordinating or administering a program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
    A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
    A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
Additional Position Criteria
    Experience in re-entry programs (i.e., workforce development, transition assistance, job skills, education, etc.), is required.
The Examination
If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, the exam will consist of an application evaluation. (This statement does not apply for Until Recruitment Needs are Satisfied (URS) announcements).
PROGRAM OFFICER II
The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
1) Describe your experience in workforce development and transitional programs to include: A) pre-release interviews with inmates B) conducting presentations and/or on-site visits to explain re-entry program mission, objectives and core principles C) developing individual correctional plans for inmates
2) Detail your experience working in a correctional environment in the following capacity: A) custody staff B) non-custody staff C) parole & probation officer
3) Detail your experience in the following areas: A) ensuring compliance with existing procedures, and developing and implementing new policies and procedures B) developing quantifiable goals and measuring outcomes specific to goal attainment C) developing quantitative and qualitative evidence based goals and tracking systems
4) Detail your experience in the following areas: A) compiling data and preparing reports of re-entry program activities to justify budget requests; identify problem areas; recommend solutions; and analyze program success. B) assisting in the monitoring, tracking and recording of expenditures related to budget and/or grant monies.
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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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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