The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

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.

Personnel Officer's plan, organize and administer personnel services such as employee relations, selection, training and payroll in an assigned agency.

Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives. The incumbent must possess proficient skill in working with various levels of management and senior administrators; as well as a thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations related to personnel functions; contemporary principles, methods and best practices. This position is located at the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC), Central Human Resources Office, in Carson City, Nevada. NDOC Human Resources serves approximately 2,700 employees assigned to multiple statewide correctional institutions and facilities.

The selected candidate must plan, organize and administer a comprehensive personnel services program including employee relations, recruitment & selection, classification & compensation, position control, performance evaluation, training, payroll, investigate employee grievances; implement centralized personnel departmental policies and procedures; and advise management on a wide variety of complex employee issues, while directing the work of professional and support staff. Recruitment, Examination and Selection: Responsible for the proper administration of the recruitment and exam process via delegation agreement with the Division of Human Resources Management (DHRM). Maintain essential functions for positions within the department. Ensure recommended appointment/selections are compliant with applicable Nevada Administrative Codes (NAC) and Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). Department Representation: Represent NDOC at Employee Management Committees on employee grievances; the Personnel Commission and Personnel Hearings regarding matters under their jurisdiction; meet with employee association advocates and testify in District and Federal Court, as necessary. Represent NDOC at state HR policy development meetings. Payroll Management: Direct and manage payroll operations; serve as Catastrophic Leave Committee member. Classification & Compensation: Ensure completion, accuracy and appropriateness of all classification and compensation related documents for the purpose of requesting new positions, classification, reclassification, accelerated pay, etc. Legislative Actions: Attend legislative hearings as directed; change existing personnel services, programs and regulations as needed, to ensure conformance with active legislation; review pending legislation to assess potential impact on current rules, regulations, policies & procedures. Budget Support: Provide budget statistics for funding of staff and equipment.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: