ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER 3
Salary
$83,666.16 - $125,760.24 Annually
Location
Northern Nevada
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02376
Department
NVHA - NEVADA HEALTH AUTHORITY DIRECTORS OFFICE
Opening Date
06/17/2026
Closing Date
6/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
41
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Carson City or Reno
Job Summary
The Nevada Health Authority is recruiting for an Administrative Services Officer III within the Fiscal Unit. Core duties include preparing budget projections and analytics, developing budget concepts, supporting documentation, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and ensuring accurate budget entry in the State's budget system. The role provides high-level fiscal guidance, customer service, and support to internal and external stakeholders, including the Governor's Finance Office and the Legislative Council Bureau. The incumbent oversees ongoing budget compliance activities such as reviewing budgetary authority, monitoring expenditures, completing work programs and fiscal year-end closing documents, preparing correcting entries, supporting bill draft requests and fiscal notes, and ensuring accurate bi-weekly payroll reconciliations. The position requires proactive follow-through to resolve outstanding fiscal issues and ensure accurate, timely completion of all budget-related tasks.The role provides leadership and oversight to multiple Fiscal Service Units, including Budgeting, the Supplemental Reimbursement Unit, and the Hospital Provider Assessment Unit. The incumbent directly supervises a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective workload organization, cross-training, employee development, performance management, and constructive conflict resolution while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.
Administrative Services Officers function as business managers for a department, large division or major program area, with responsibility for accounting, budgeting and fiscal management. Additional responsibilities are varied and include planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising work in two or more business functions such as purchasing and warehouse operations; contracts and leases; human resources; Information Technology; buildings and grounds maintenance; facilities management and construction; food and laundry services; investments; vehicle utilization and maintenance; and/or communication equipment and office support services.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or related field and five years of professional experience including two years of responsibility for two or more major business operations such as grants administration, contract and lease administration, purchasing and warehouse operations, human resources, Information Technology, or facilities maintenance and construction; and three years of experience formulating, developing and analyzing agency budgets; and fiscal management, one year of which was equivalent to an Administrative Services Officer II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Formulate, develop and monitor comprehensive agency and/or program budgets; research and compile information regarding proposed purchases, expenditures and contracts; prepare and present oral and written justifications for budget proposals; compare expenditures against spending authority; approve transactions; develop revenue and expenditure forecasts by analyzing historical fiscal data and trends and assessing program needs.
Plan, organize and oversee agency/program accounting functions; develop, implement and revise policies and procedures related to the collection and disbursement of funds; establish and monitor internal control procedures and reporting processes; oversee the development and enhancement of automated systems used to maintain records and generate reports; prepare, review and distribute financial reports to management and external agencies; assist internal and external auditors by providing requested information.
Work collaboratively with representatives of other State agencies, federal and local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors and others in the community to coordinate activities, provide and obtain information, resolve problems, and represent the interests of management.
Analyze and resolve operating and fiscal management problems; prepare, review and evaluate a variety of materials including financial reports, budget status reports, contracts, leases and other documents in order to identify problems and trends, develop solutions, and advise management on alternative courses of action; research and interpret documentation related to assigned functions to determine applicable precedents, regulations and/or administrative guidelines.
Oversee activities related to budget, fiscal management and other assigned areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, administrative guidelines and standards.
Oversee the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive records related to budget, accounting, fiscal management and other areas of responsibility; develop retention schedules and policies in accordance with legal requirements and State regulations.
Identify, plan, and coordinate capital improvement projects; develop project specifications; evaluate bids; present and defend project proposals and status reports; and monitor construction and repair activities.
Plan, organize and manage programs and activities in assigned areas of responsibility; develop and implement goals and objectives; review and evaluate outcomes and results; assess program effectiveness and propose enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness; develop innovative solutions to operational problems; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of other personnel as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under administrative direction, incumbents manage some or all of the functions described in the series concept. Incumbents report to a department director or the administrator of a large division which has complex and diverse programs offered at numerous locations in the State. They have a high degree of authority to make and implement independent decisions not requiring the supervisors approval. Incumbents have a broad scope of responsibilities, and the consequence of an error in decisions is high. The Administrative Services Officer III is distinguished from the Administrative Services Officer II level by greater autonomy in decision-making, consequence of error, and the number and complexity of programs which the department or division administers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
General knowledge of: organization and functions of State agencies; State administrative rules, statutes and guidelines.
Working knowledge of: the agency mission, programs, operations, policies and objectives.
Ability to: present reports, defend the agency budget, and provide information and justifications to the legislature as requested; research and analyze data impacting an agencys major business functions; establish short- and long-range goals consistent with the mission and business needs of the agency; apply principles of financial management to large and diversified budgets and programs; develop corrective action plans consistent with applicable agency policies, legal requirements and legislative directives.
Skill in: planning, developing and monitoring diverse programs and business operations; developing clear objectives consistent with departmental and State goals; principles and techniques used in planning, organizing, developing and administering comprehensive programs which are subject to unprecedented circumstances; government administrative processes including budgeting, internal control procedures, policy development, planning, problem solving, and management analysis.
Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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