Job Description

State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 4

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $50,153.76 to $73,309.68 PAY GRADE: 29

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.



JOB INFORMATION


Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.


Department: Nevada Health Authority


Division: Director's Office


Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa


Job Class Code: 02.210


RECRUITMENT INFORMATION


Announcement Number: 52726


Open to all qualified persons.


Posted 10/27/2025


Close Date: 11/03/2025


Recruiter:


VICTORIA SHEEHAN


Phone: (775)684-0133


Email: torisheehan@admin.nv.gov


Applications accepted for another 6 Days 15 Hrs 9 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.
The Administrative Assistant IV provides high-level administrative and organizational support to the NV Health Authority Senior Clinical & Pharmacy Officer, as well as other shared needs of the Executive Leadership team and Pharmacy unit as assigned. This role ensures the efficient operation of the office by managing schedules, coordinating communications, preparing documents, and supporting project and policy initiatives. The position serves as a key liaison between internal departments, external stakeholders, and executive leadership, contributing to the smooth execution of clinical and pharmacy-related priorities across the Health Authority. 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 State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.




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: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB