HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 2
Salary
$61,721.28 - $91,496.16 Annually
Location
Carson City
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03163
Department
DPS - DIRECTORS OFFICE
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
34
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Carson City, Nevada
Job Summary
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a Human Resources Analyst 2 to join the HR team in Carson City. The incumbent is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of every recruitment from initial opening to final closure. The incumbent partners directly with command staff, division heads, and hiring managers to draft job announcements, establish selective criteria, and advise on legal hiring practices under NRS and NAC 284. Once the recruitment is open, the analyst monitors applicant tracking data and reviews incoming applications against minimum qualifications. This is not a traditional, desk-bound position. The incumbent directs separate, comprehensive hiring and testing processes for sworn law enforcement officers and participates in DPS sworn hiring events, university career fairs, and participates in community career events throughout Nevada. They also coordinate and proctor the Post Physical Readiness Test; adhering to Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training regulations. This requires overseeing applicant testing environments to ensure the rigorous, standardized administration of Physical Agility Tests and written law enforcement assessments. The analyst is also responsible for timely workflow through each section of the recruitment process. This position requires a flexible schedule, including periodic work outside of standard business hours and on Saturdays to facilitate mass testing events and weekend career expos. Routine travel up to 25 percent of the time is required to support hiring events.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in public administration or a related field and two years of progressively responsible professional personnel experience; 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 general direction, Human Resources Analyst 2s perform journey level work in one or more of the following areas: classification and compensation; recruitment and selection; grievance investigation; and policy development; also serves field departments as journey level generalist in support of major divisions or may support Human Resources Officer with very complex, statewide specialized programs. The class is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst 1 level by the level of independent judgment exercised, and the journey level knowledge required. This is the journey level in the series.
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.
Working knowledge of: principles, practices, methods of Human Resource administration, of classification, pay, recruitment, examination, selection, performance standards and evaluation, and training; interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of: organizational structure of state government, its agencies and divisions; position classification.
General knowledge of: employee relations; the methods of research and analysis; employee recruitment.
Skill in: interpreting and applying provisions of Nevada statutes, rules and regulations; analyzing Human Resource problems and recommending solutions; effectively interacting with all levels of employees and management; written English sufficient to compose routine business correspondence and reports.
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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Do you have any of the following?
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?
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This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?
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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
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Please detail your recruiting experience within a human resources unit to inlcude where and when it was obtained.
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Please detail your experience coordinating and conducting outreach to attract applicants to inlcude where and when it was obtained.
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