EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$79,532.00 Annually
Location
Sparks
Job Type
Unclassified Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03160
Department
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
B
Salary Grade
Not Assigned
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Sparks, Nevada 89431
Job Summary
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), is seeking to fill an unclassified Executive Assistant position in Sparks. The Executive Assistant provides the highest level of administrative support to the Director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture and serves as a key liaison when working with division administrators, managers, state, federal and local government officials, board members, industry representatives and the public regarding department programs and operations. Acting with delegated authority, this position exercises independent judgment, initiative and discretion in resolving a wide range of administrative matters and issues of importance to the department, many of which carry a high consequence of error. This position coordinates appointments, engagements, meetings and conferences requiring occasional travel around the state to provide on-site administrative support for the director. This position organizes quarterly Board of Agriculture meetings on behalf of the director, including assisting in the preparation of the agenda and materials, taking minutes, and coordinating speakers, public comment, logistics and board travel.
Essential Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of 5 years of administrative assistant experience
at the leadership level or equivalent experience. Preferred experience includes
experience with Nevada Open Meeting Law, updating and maintaining websites
and/or web pages, and tracking legislative calendars.
Job Duties
Assigned responsibilities include drafting formal correspondence, resolving
administrative questions and issues on behalf of the Director and transmitting and
following up on directives, instructions and assignments from the Director to
department staff. This position coordinates appointments,
engagements, meetings and conferences requiring occasional travel around the
state to provide on-site administrative support for the Director. This position
organizes quarterly Board of Agriculture meetings on behalf of the Director,
including assisting in the preparation of the agenda and materials, taking minutes,
and coordinating speakers, public comment, logistics and board travel.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong organizational, time management and planning skills; strong literacy,
reasoning and thinking skills; clear and effective verbal communication skills to be
able to convey accurate and concise information to all audiences; strong business
writing skills and the ability to synthesize technical or commercial information;
strong professional ethics and discretion; experience in research and evaluation of
data and preparation of professional reports and presentations; experience
managing projects and events; experience reviewing and developing policies,
procedures, and best practices; advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - SonjaGrass@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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Address See Above for Agency Information
See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov