PROGRAM OFFICER 3

Announcement Number: 52138 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/05/2025 Close Date: 08/12/2025 Recruiter:
SUSAN FOWLER
Phone: (702)486-0895
Email: sfowler@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 6 Days 13 Hrs 34 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 Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN) is recruiting a Program Officer 3 position in Las Vegas. Under limited supervision, incumbents perform a variety of duties related to implementation of career pathways demonstration programs and function as the career pathways demonstration program coordinator for OWINN. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing and managing the Career Pathways Demonstration Program by conducting research and analysis of national best practices, organizing program documentation, and developing long-term plans to enhance services. They will create systems to track measurable outcomes and lead all program-related meetings as a technical expert. Additionally, the role involves developing operating procedures by analyzing workflows and collaborating with key stakeholders, including school districts, the Nevada System of Higher Education, regional development authorities, and industry representatives. The incumbent will also establish evaluation criteria for program performance and coordinate with the Nevada Department of Education to implement work-based learning opportunities for students. Fiscal management will be a key responsibility, starting with budget forecasting based on historical data and evolving the use program-specific data. ***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 Notes Some positions may require agency specific experience which will be identified at the time of recruitment. 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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Describe your experience with workforce training program implementation.
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
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Northern Nevada
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First Floor
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