Job Description

State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

WORKFORCE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE 1 - bilingual

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $44,370.00 to $64,414.80 PAY GRADE: 26

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: Reno, Sparks


Job Class Code: 12.159


RECRUITMENT INFORMATION


Announcement Number: 53255


Open to all qualified persons.


Posted 12/11/2025


Close Date: 12/18/2025


Recruiter:


PAULA MILES


Phone: (702)486-7957


Email: pgmiles@detr.nv.gov


Applications accepted for another 6 Days 21 Hrs 6 Mins





The Position
Workforce Services Representatives provide a broad range of services in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; assist job seeking customers and business customers seeking qualified applicants; and provide priority employment services to eligible veterans and disabled veterans as defined by the Department of Labor.
This recruitment is for a Workforce Services Representative 1, underfill for WSR 2. The incumbent will progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications and approval of the appointing authority. The position will be located at the Sparks EmployNV office. Workforce Services Reps provide reemployment and eligibility assessment services to Unemployment Insurance claimants. Services provided include help with creating and updating resumes, skills testing and typing tests, job search planning, assisting clients with locating opportunities on the job boards, and assistance in obtaining certifications and work-related items needed to secure employment. Bilingual in Spanish and English is required for this position.
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)

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience which included providing services to customers; reading and applying written policies, procedures, or instructions; operating personal computers to enter and retrieve data; and interviewing individuals to gather information; OR a Bachelors degree in social or behavioral science, business administration, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.


Special Requirements

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprint is required. Person's offered employment in this position will be required to pay for the fingerprinting.


Additional Position Criteria

Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.




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