AGENCY MANAGER - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$151,902.00 Annually
Location
Nevada
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02823
Department
DHS - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Salary Grade
Not Assigned
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Carson City or Las Vegas
Job Summary
DCFS is seeking a visionary and results-oriented executive leader to serve as its first Chief Operations Officer. This newly established unclassified position represents a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of Nevadas most complex human services organizations by strengthening operational excellence, advancing strategic priorities, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
The Chief Operations Officer role offers an exceptional opportunity to influence statewide policy, strengthen organizational performance, and improve outcomes for Nevadas children and families. The successful candidate will lead complex initiatives, build collaborative partnerships, and help position DCFS to meet current and future challenges while advancing its mission of protecting children and strengthening families.
Essential Qualifications
Five (5) to seven (7) years of professional experience in public sector leadership, government relations, public administration, human services, child welfare, behavioral health, juvenile justice, or a closely related field.
Preferred Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health related field, business, law or equivalent.
Job Duties
Reporting directly to the Administrator, the Chief Operations Officer will serve as a key member of the DCFS executive leadership team and will partner closely with the Administrator and Deputy Administrators to drive organizational effectiveness, strengthen statewide and cross-program consistency, and ensure successful implementation of Division priorities. This highly visible position will lead cross-functional initiatives, coordinate operational strategy, and support a unified vision for service delivery across the Division.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The Chief Operations Officer will provide executive leadership and oversight in the following areas:
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
Employer State of Nevada (NV)
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov