Job Description

State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

PROGRAM OFFICER 3

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 Statewide.


Department: Agriculture


Division: HR-Nutrition Education Program


Job Class Code: 07.643


RECRUITMENT INFORMATION


Announcement Number: 52801


Open to all qualified persons.


Posted 10/27/2025


Close Date: 11/03/2025


Recruiter:


SUSAN ASHLEY


Phone: (775)684-0132


Email: q.ashley@admin.nv.gov


Applications accepted for another 6 Days 15 Hrs 9 Mins





The Position
Program Officers administer a program or major component of a program by planning, coordinating and managing services and activities in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and established program performance standards and objectives.
Incumbents are responsible for administering a large and complex program which affects a significant number of people on a continuing basis; develop, revise, recommend, and implement changes to work plans, program performance standards and objectives for providing services, and eligibility requirements as permitted by program regulations and guidelines; ensure compliance with State, federal and/or other granting agencies rules and regulations; and draft laws, rules and/or regulation changes.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is seeking to fill a Program Officer 3 for the Division of Food and Nutrition. This position will be located in Reno or Las Vegas, depending on the candidate chosen. Under the supervision of the School Nutrition Supervisor, this position manages the statewide Farm to School (F2S) program, focusing on program growth, network expansion, and long-term sustainability. Responsibilities include conducting research and outreach; building partnerships with farmers, distributors, school districts, and other stakeholders; and collaborating with state agencies and organizations to strengthen the F2S Network. The position also provides technical assistance, develops and delivers training and resources (both in person and virtually), and coordinates F2S events, conferences, and presentations. Additional duties include developing and overseeing subgrants, monitoring grant activities and expenditures, managing reimbursement claims, pursuing new funding opportunities, and compiling data and reports for state and federal submissions. 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-7_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 or public administration, or other discipline related to the program assignment 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; and development and implementation of eligibility requirements; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Program Officer II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.


Special Requirements

This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.


A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.




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