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.

Classes in this series serve as line department personnel function officers. Incumbents in this series plan, organize and administer a comprehensive personnel services program including employee relations, selection, classification coordination, position control, evaluation, training, payroll and other related areas. Personnel Officers supervise the work of other personnel staff.

The Nevada Health Authority is recruiting for a Personnel Officer II that will work out of the Carson City or Reno offices. This position serves as the senior human resources professional for the Department and is responsible for planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive human resources program. The incumbent will oversee activities including employee relations, recruitment and selection, classification coordination, position control, evaluation, payroll, and related functions. The incumbent directs the work of professional and support staff in safety, payroll, recruitment and selection, training, and employee relations and ensures compliance with State and departmental personnel rules, regulations, and policies. This position will work closely with the Division of Human Resources Management for support in Departmental functions. The Personnel Officer II will support the development of budgets relating to personnel expenses; develop and implement departmental personnel policies, procedures and guidelines; and investigate employee grievances while providing guidance to management on conflict resolution and employee relations matters. This position leads the Department's human resources team and must possess strong leadership skills and abilities and be effective in delegation of duties to subordinate staff. This position works closely with senior leaders to promote a positive organizational culture, develop recruitment strategies, increase employee engagement, and support a cohesive, team-oriented work environment. The incumbent will work with leadership to ensure employee accountability in an effort to advance strategic objectives throughout the Department.

Nevada offers sunshine and recreational opportunities including golfing, biking, off-roading, hiking, skiing, and fishing. Nevada's landscape and economy are a few reasons to join the Silver State workforce! Additional benefits include: medical, dental, life and disability insurance programs; participation in the Nevada public employees' retirement plan (PERS), opportunity to participate in the Nevada Deferred Compensation program; 12 paid holidays; and accrual of 3 weeks of annual and 3 weeks of sick leave each year. ***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: