AGENCY MANAGER - UNCLASSIFIED

AGENCY MANAGER - UNCLASSIFIED

Salary

$151,108.00 Annually

Location

Nevada

Job Type

Unclassified Full-Time

Job Number

2026-04473

Department

DHS - AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES DIVISION

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Salary Grade

Not Assigned

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Carson City, NV 89706; Las Vegas, NV 89119; Reno, NV 89521

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is seeking an innovative, results-driven Agency Manager to lead community engagement efforts, providing strategic leadership to improve access to services and ensure the Division addresses the most critical needs of older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers. This pivotal role oversees programs and policies that directly impact the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities, advancing person-centered and integrated services across the state.

The Office of Community Engagement oversees the Division's strategic planning efforts, public outreach and communications, support for advocacy bodies, and the Adult Protective Services program. The Agency Manager will lead efforts to modernize, integrate, and enhance Nevada's Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) system to meet the evolving needs of its aging and disability communities.

Essential Qualifications

Seven years of progressively responsible experience implementing and directing social service programs; coordinating program activities, writing program policies, procedures, and reports, interpreting, and applying complex federal regulations and legislative studies. Three years of the experience must have been at a managerial level. Agency preferers a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, health, or social science, public or business administration or related field.

Job Duties

• Oversee and strengthen the Division's Communications team to ensure a robust, transparent communications strategy is implemented across all ADSD programs. Strengthen efforts related to media relations, public records processes, and social media presence for the Division.
• Oversee and enhance services within the Adult Protective Services program, ensuring efficient, collaborative supports and effective, person-centered services that protect individual rights while promoting safety and wellness for vulnerable adults.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Planning team to strengthen Nevada's community partner network, ensuring investments drive outcomes, build capacity, foster innovation, and support sustainable solutions for home and community-based services for the aging and disability populations.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships across state agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to drive collaboration, influence policy, strengthen provider networks, and advance coordinated, high-quality services that support Nevada's aging and disability communities, including individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled.
• Represent and advocate for ADSD statewide and departmental initiatives, promoting efficient processes, advancing system integration, and supporting a coordinated, and accessible health and human services system.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction to ensure IT systems effectively support program operations, align with business needs, and enable streamlined access to home and community-based services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate brings expertise in strategic planning, data informed decision making, and cross-sector collaboration, along with proven leadership advancing innovation and systems change that empower Nevadans to live independently with dignity in their communities. Experience with protective services, deaf and hard of hearing communities, and/or home and community-based services is preferred.

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).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

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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For my application to be considered, it must be complete, accurate, and truthful, including: Employment Information • Employment dates are accurate, with end dates for any past positions. • My current employer is included. • Contract work lists the contracting company as the employer. • Each position held at the same employer is listed separately with correct dates. Application Requirements • All required documents are attached (resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) and any applicable licensure or certification) • I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section. I understand that not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• Associate's Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Master's Degree or higher.
• None of the above

03

For each degree you have earned or are currently pursuing, list the degree type, area of study, and the total number of units or credits completed (if the degree is still in progress). If you do not have any degrees, enter N/A.

04

How many years of experience implementing and directing social service programs do you possess? This experience is preferred. Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications.

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 or more years.

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Describe your implementing and directing social services programs. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment 4. Detail of Experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

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This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

Address See Above for Agency Information

See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov