PROGRAM OFFICER 1
Salary
$54,434.16 - $80,053.92 Annually
Location
Carson City
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02661
Department
ADMIN - PURCHASING DIVISION
Opening Date
07/01/2026
Closing Date
7/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
D
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
31
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
515 E. Musser St. Suite 300, Carson City, NV 89701
Job Summary
This position is in the Department of Administrations Purchasing Division in Carson City and follows a standard in-office work schedule, Monday through Friday. The Program Officer will be responsible for vendor outreach, training, and coordination in the utilization of the States eProcuement System. This position is responsible for research and recruitment of potential vendors for the State Purchasing Program and educating them on procurement practices and policies. This position will also conduct market analysis and develop reports regarding Nevada based businesses. Although the position will be based in Carson City, it will require travel throughout the State reaching out to potential vendors and attending vendor events. This position will assist in the creation and publishing of training materials. In following with the Department of Administrations mission of providing exceptional customer services, the position requires a high degree of customer service skills, working cooperatively and professionally inside and outside of the organization.
Program Officers administer a program or major component of a program by planning, coordinating and managing services and activities in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and established program performance standards and objectives. Incumbents make decisions that significantly impact program direction and participants or clients and must determine the process required to achieve results within resource constraints.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, or other discipline related to the program assignment; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of para-professional program support experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service which required the application of State and/or federal laws, policy and procedures; reviewing documents prepared by others for program compliance determinations; or preparing reports which summarize financial and statistical information; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Recommend, interpret, implement and disseminate regulations, policies and procedures related to program operations; and review amendments to applicable laws and regulations and incoming policy or procedural information for interpretation and distribution.
Research, develop, recommend and implement long term plans to enhance and maximize services provided; evaluate the success of the program and adapt to changes in funding, eligibility requirements and production/processing elements of the program.
Provide specialized information and services and serve as the technical expert regarding the assigned program services, activities and requirements; provide information, either verbally or in writing, to other State and federal agencies, management, department staff, program participants and the general public to ensure understanding and compliance; explain and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and resolve high-level customer service issues and complaints; may develop and conduct presentations before State and federal agencies, management, program participants and/or other stakeholders as required.
Monitor program activities through on-site visits and/or the review of reports and records to ensure compliance with federal and/or State laws; evaluate and recommend changes to provider eligibility, client needs, vendor requirements, or identify client abuse or fraud; identify and project demographic and economic trends; conduct studies related to assigned program area; evaluate information and prepare reports requiring a thorough analysis of data and make recommendations on a course of action or problem resolution.
Conduct training and/or provide technical assistance for program participants and/or staff; write, revise and/or recommend the implementation of procedural manuals or program documentation; conduct ongoing clientele needs assessment and program evaluation by collecting and analyzing data.
Oversee the collection, maintenance and organization of required program records and documentation; prepare and ensure distribution of statistical, financial and narrative reports and summaries; and prepare information for management concerning program activities in order to make budget requests, identify problem areas, recommend solutions or facilitate policy decisions.
May supervise professional, technical or administrative staff to include performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training and discipline.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under limited supervision, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept either statewide or within a formally established region/district. Incumbents recommend and implement changes to work plans, program performance standards and objectives for providing services, and eligibility requirements as permitted by program regulations and guidelines; and may train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff and/or a staff consisting of several students, volunteers and/or contract staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: methods and practices used in developing and presenting information; English grammar, spelling and punctuation sufficient to compose reports and business correspondence; basic mathematical computation.
Ability to: analyze and interpret policies, regulations and technical materials; compose clear, grammatically correct and concise written communications such as responses to inquiries, narrative reports and instructional materials and other written materials; contribute effectively to accomplish team or work unit goals, objectives and activities; effectively interact and communicate with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds; independently analyze and resolve problems and determine appropriate action and implement solutions; communicate verbally to explain decisions, services, or programs or resolve problems through negotiation; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments; contribute ideas and assist management in the development of short and long range goals and objectives; develop and implement program components and services; supervise assigned staff.
Skill in: operation of a personal computer to effectively input, retrieve and manipulate data.
Recruiter Contact Information: Sharhea Noble-Muir - SharheaNM@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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