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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 4
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $45,184.32 to  $66,043.44  PAY GRADE: 29
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: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Public Safety
Division: Records, Communications and Compliance
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 02.210
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 44167
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 09/14/2023
Close Date: 09/28/2023
Recruiter:
   SUSAN ASHLEY
   Phone: (775)684-0132
   Email: q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 0 Days 20 Hrs 35 Mins
The Position
Administrative Assistants perform a broad variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support duties in an assigned agency, program or other work unit within State government and the Nevada System of Higher Education.
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 is located within the Records Communications and Compliance Division in Carson City for the Nevada Point of Contact Firearms Program. The work schedule can vary with a Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday schedule and the incumbent must be willing to work either schedule. It requires the ability to work all state holidays excluding New Year's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The position requires certification in NCJIS/NCIC within six months of employment and recreation ever two years for continued employment. The NCJIC/NCIC certification will be conducted by the Division.
The incumbents primary purpose is to investigate a subject for prohibiting categories on his/her criminal history that would deny the possession of a firearm to include: Interpreting Federal and State laws, completing timely and accurate investigations as required by complex State and Federal prohibiting categories; exercising independent analytical and critical judgement when determining eligibility based on information obtained from multiple criminal records provided by various law enforcement and criminal justice agencies; and independently makes decisions, compiles, maintains and updates program information and evaluates that information for the purpose of determining eligibility of a firearm. The incumbent trains new staff and assists with the evaluation of their performance; is the lead person in the absence of the supervisor. Is knowledgeable in all areas of the program and prioritizes and reviews work, and ensures completed work meets all required standards and deadlines. The incumbent must also determine which individuals are prohibited and enter these individuals into a federal database that will prevent the person from being able to purchase a firearm in another state. The State of Nevada 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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of progressively responsible relevant work experience which included experience in one or more of the following areas: providing administrative/program support to professional staff and management; performing secretarial duties in support of a manager; coordinating communications between the manager, staff and program clientele; supervision of subordinate staff; researching information from internal and external sources; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant III 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 not be required to pay for these items.
    Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
    This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
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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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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