HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 1
Salary
$56,689.20 - $83,666.16 Annually
Location
Carson City
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02623
Department
DCNR - DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
6/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
32
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Carson City, NV
Job Summary
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State.
The Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources (NDWR) seeks a Human Resources Analyst 1 to join their team. This very busy position is responsible for all human resources and payroll functions for the Division. Key duties include oversee preparation of and provide review of any HR related documents including but not limited to the managing the divisions progressive discipline process; providing guidance regarding the FMLA, ADA, and Catastrophic Leave programs; monitoring and ensuring compliance with the employment of non-classified positions; representing the Division at meetings or hearings as assigned; providing policy direction and rules interpretation; coordinating and participating in career fairs, developing, revising, and updating Division policies; and preparing and maintaining reports. The incumbent will perform recruiting activities including the development of position announcements that comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and department policies. The incumbent will also provide training and assistance to employees and supervisors, as needed, on HR related topics.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented; has good writing skills; is a solution-orientated problem solver; requires minimal supervision; is disciplined with high professional standards; is a team player comfortable working within a multicultural team; has a positive and proactive attitude and enjoys working with people. This position serves as an HR generalist and as such requires professional judgment, high-level analytical skills and independent decision making to ensure compliance with state and federal policies while supporting the agencys workforce. The selected candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check. This position is full-time and in-person only, at our Carson City location.
Human Resources Analysts perform professional Human Resources functions for the central Human Resources Department or perform comprehensive Human Resources functions for a state department, division, or agency. Work may involve employee relations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee development, benefit administration, staffing, and payroll.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in public administration or a related field; OR three years experience as a Human Resources Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Duties
Incumbents plan and implement recruitment and examination activities.
Incumbents review positions and recommend appropriate classification and compensation levels.
Incumbents make presentations before a variety of hearing bodies.
Incumbents provide advice to department management, line departments, or employees on policy and rule interpretation.
Incumbents investigate employee complaints and recommend alternative solutions.
Incumbents conduct research, prepare reports, and present findings.
Incumbents perform related work as required.
Under direction, Human Resource Analyst 1s perform entry level professional Human Resource work as described in the series concept in one or more functional areas in the State Human Resources Department or a State agency. Work may involve overseeing student employment, payroll, recruitment and selection, policy development, classification research and analysis, training, affirmative action coordination, providing guidance and counseling to employees and management, and may serve as a Human Resource generalist for a section, small division, or geographic area of the state for an agency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: principles, practices, methods of public Human Resource administration, of classification, pay, recruitment, examination, selection, performance standards and evaluation, and training.
General knowledge of: the methods of research and analysis.
Skill in: written English sufficient to compose routine business correspondence and reports; analyzing Human Resource problems and recommending solutions; effectively interacting with all levels of employees and management.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@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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Employer State of Nevada (NV)
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
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