APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$50,153.76 to
$73,309.68
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.
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Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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Department: Public Safety |
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Division: Records, Communications and Compliance |
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Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa |
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Job Class Code:
02.210
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Announcement Number: 48230
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
07/23/2024
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Close Date:
08/02/2024
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Recruiter:
SONJA
GRASS
Phone: (775)684-0106
Email: SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov
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Applications accepted
for another Expired
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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.
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-06, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST, 2024. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/
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 primary duties are 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 judgment 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 is a lead person able to direct the unit staff in the absence of a 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, and provide backup for all processes within the Point of Contact Firearms Program.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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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. |
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The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a position if they have been convicted of a gross misdemeanor in this state or of any offense, which would be a gross misdemeanor if committed in this state. |
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The Department of Public Safety will not appoint a person to a position if they are a fugitive from justice. |
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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. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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Travel up to 25% may be required. |
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This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. |
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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. |
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