Job Description

State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

ESD PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2 - Veteran Unit

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $64,414.80 to $95,630.40 PAY GRADE: 35

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: Employment, Training and Rehab


Division: Employment Security


Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson


Job Class Code: 12.128


RECRUITMENT INFORMATION


Announcement Number: 53270


Open to all qualified persons.


Posted 12/16/2025


Close Date: 12/23/2025


Recruiter:


PAULA MILES


Phone: (702)486-7957


Email: pgmiles@detr.nv.gov


Applications accepted for another 6 Days 15 Hrs 6 Mins





The Position
Employment Security Division (ESD) Program Specialists participate in statewide program development; interpretation of federal and State laws and regulations; program planning, budgeting, and quality assurance; and training development and presentation for programs related to unemployment insurance benefits, employer unemployment tax contributions, and workforce investment services.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
ESD Program Specialist 2 positions at the Department of Employment, training, and Rehabilitation perform advanced-level duties in program planning, compliance, and quality assurance. This position is located in a Las Vegas area EmployNV Career Hub and will serve as a supervisor in Southern Nevada within the State Veterans Unit, assisting the State Veterans Unit Program Manager in overseeing statewide services for veterans, National Guard members, spouses, and their families. Incumbents will Supervise staff delivering veterans, National Guard members, spouses, and their families employment and training services. They will interpret and apply Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines to program operations, plan, develop, and monitor complex programs and grants related to veterans?, National Guard members, spouses, and their families? services and conduct statewide evaluations of program operations and prepare corrective action plans. The incumbent will also draft reports, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, provide technical assistance to staff, management, and community partners and represent the Veterans Unit in meetings, committees, and community partnerships. This position is only open to veterans of the United States Military. You must attach a DD214 or proof of disabled status (if applicable). Failure to do so will result in denial of your application.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/



To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, social sciences or related field and two years of professional experience in planning, coordinating or administering a program which included interpretation of laws and regulations; development of program policy and procedures; development and implementation of program performance standards and objectives for providing services; applying complex laws and regulations; writing business correspondence, documenting findings and preparing summary reports or recommendations; and analyzing organizational and administrative programs, policies and procedures to evaluate compliance and make recommendations for revision; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an ESD Program Specialist I 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 be required to pay for fingerprinting.


A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.


Additional Position Criteria

Must be a veteran to apply.




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.





The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1)

Please describe your experience supervising staff or managing programs specifically serving veterans, National Guard members, spouses, and their families.





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