Job Description
Qualifications
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
Travel up to 25% may be required
This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment
The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process
Benefits
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
Responsibilities
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
This position performs specialized duties in support of Quality Assurance for the ADSD Sierra Regional Center
AA4-QA are responsible to conduct health, safety and welfare assessments of individuals receiving Supported Living Arrangement and Jobs and Day Training services
Travel long distances by state or personal car to conduct quality assurance activities
Must maintain a valid driver's license and be available to work variable schedule including weekends and evenings
Duties include Maintaining databases, spreadsheets and share point
Assignments are broadly stated in terms of objectives to be met, and/or are specialized and require the use of analytical and critical thinking to determine appropriate action and problem resolution
Interpret and explain complex regulations, laws, and program requirements; collaborate with others to take a specific course of action; resolve difficult problems; defend and justify agency actions
Critical assignments are reviewed to ensure conformance to standards of quality and general acceptability
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities
Job description
Announcement Number: 4866+ Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/2+/2026 Recruiter:
SONJA GRASS
Phone: (775)684-0106
Email: [email protected] Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
• Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. 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.
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-06, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST, 2026. 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. The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Administrative Assistant 4 in Reno, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Sierra Regional Center (SRC). This position performs specialized duties in support of Quality Assurance for the ADSD Sierra Regional Center. AA4-QA are responsible to conduct health, safety and welfare assessments of individuals receiving Supported Living Arrangement and Jobs and Day Training services. Travel long distances by state or personal car to conduct quality assurance activities. Must maintain a valid driver's license and be available to work variable schedule including weekends and evenings.
Duties include Maintaining databases, spreadsheets and share point. Assignments are broadly stated in terms of objectives to be met, and/or are specialized and require the use of analytical and critical thinking to determine appropriate action and problem resolution. Interpret and explain complex regulations, laws, and program requirements; collaborate with others to take a specific course of action; resolve difficult problems; defend and justify agency actions. Critical assignments are reviewed to ensure conformance to standards of quality and general acceptability. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities. Enter and exit homes and job sites without assistance. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and promotes a positive work environment. The mission ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. 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, ****** 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 see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-2_0/
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. Travel up to 25% may be required. 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
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 8+701-4204
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
Travel up to 25% may be required
This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment
The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process
Benefits
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
Responsibilities
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
This position performs specialized duties in support of Quality Assurance for the ADSD Sierra Regional Center
AA4-QA are responsible to conduct health, safety and welfare assessments of individuals receiving Supported Living Arrangement and Jobs and Day Training services
Travel long distances by state or personal car to conduct quality assurance activities
Must maintain a valid driver's license and be available to work variable schedule including weekends and evenings
Duties include Maintaining databases, spreadsheets and share point
Assignments are broadly stated in terms of objectives to be met, and/or are specialized and require the use of analytical and critical thinking to determine appropriate action and problem resolution
Interpret and explain complex regulations, laws, and program requirements; collaborate with others to take a specific course of action; resolve difficult problems; defend and justify agency actions
Critical assignments are reviewed to ensure conformance to standards of quality and general acceptability
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities
Job description
Announcement Number: 4866+ Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/2+/2026 Recruiter:
SONJA GRASS
Phone: (775)684-0106
Email: [email protected] Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
• Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. 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.
PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-06, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST, 2026. 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. The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Administrative Assistant 4 in Reno, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Sierra Regional Center (SRC). This position performs specialized duties in support of Quality Assurance for the ADSD Sierra Regional Center. AA4-QA are responsible to conduct health, safety and welfare assessments of individuals receiving Supported Living Arrangement and Jobs and Day Training services. Travel long distances by state or personal car to conduct quality assurance activities. Must maintain a valid driver's license and be available to work variable schedule including weekends and evenings.
Duties include Maintaining databases, spreadsheets and share point. Assignments are broadly stated in terms of objectives to be met, and/or are specialized and require the use of analytical and critical thinking to determine appropriate action and problem resolution. Interpret and explain complex regulations, laws, and program requirements; collaborate with others to take a specific course of action; resolve difficult problems; defend and justify agency actions. Critical assignments are reviewed to ensure conformance to standards of quality and general acceptability. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities. Enter and exit homes and job sites without assistance. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and promotes a positive work environment. The mission ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. 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, ****** 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 see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-2_0/
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. Travel up to 25% may be required. 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
REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:
Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 8+701-4204
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