HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN 2

HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN 2

Salary

$46,207.44 - $67,296.24 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-04607

Department

ADMIN - DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Salary Grade

27

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Carson City, NV 89701

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Division of Human Resource Management of the Nevada Department of Administration is seeking a Human Resources Technician 2 in Carson City. The Human Resources Technician 2 will serve as a trusted recruitment partner to State agencies. Responsibilities include guiding departments through the hiring process, reviewing qualifications, administering recruitments in NEOGOV, managing rolling recruitments and candidate bank lists, supporting the 700-Hour Program, and assisting with the States Veteran Hiring Program. The incumbent will also participate in statewide hiring events, career fairs, and outreach activities to promote careers with the State of Nevada and attract top talent. If you enjoy partnering with agencies, solving hiring challenges, and connecting candidates to meaningful public service careers, this is an opportunity to make a statewide impact.

Human Resources Technicians perform a wide variety of Human Resources activities including Human Resources records processing, recruitment and examining, new hire orientation, list certification, and payroll support duties. While payroll support duties may be performed a portion of the time by Human Resources Technicians, the majority of duties involve Human Resources activities. Positions dedicated to payroll duties are appropriately classified in accounting-related series. Some positions in this series specialize in one or more Human Resources functions and others may serve in a generalist capacity. Supervisory responsibility may be assigned at any level in the series, but this responsibility does not, by itself, warrant allocation to a higher level.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of technical personnel/payroll experience; OR one year of experience as a Human Resources Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Position Requirements:

• Fingerprinting and/or background check is required.
• Valid Drivers License is required upon appointment.
• Up to 25% of travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience with recruitment consultation to managers, supervisor, or business partners.
• Two or more years of experience utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

Job Duties

Receive and review requests and authorization to fill a vacancy; verify selective recruitment criteria needs and obtain approval; check availability of existing hiring lists and/or consider alternative methods of filling vacancies according to established policies and regulations; certify eligible hiring lists or request certified hiring lists from centralized Human Resources; maintain accurate hiring lists by updating the Human Resources database after interview results are received, and surveying applicants for interest, availability and/or special skills.

Develop or assist in the development of recruitment plans; draft job announcements; participate in outreach activities including job fairs; prepare and place advertising in newspapers, trade journals, and websites.

Receive and evaluate employment applications for eligibility according to required minimum qualifications and notify applicants; schedule appropriate examination; administer or coordinate testing; process results and notify applicants; generate certified eligible hiring lists in accordance with pertinent statutes, rules and regulations and monitor list usage for compliance.

Review hiring packets for required approvals and documentation in accordance with Human Resources regulations; provide new hire orientation and information regarding retirement, pay schedules, insurance benefits, timekeeping, leave, and agency and State policies.

Process various types of employee Human Resources transactions; enter into the Human Resources/payroll database in a live production environment, or audit transactions processed by others to ensure accuracy; participate in automated system testing as needed.

Research Human Resources and payroll problems and process corrections for overpayments, underpayments, and leave accrual and pay progression errors; determine benefit eligibility; process and monitor Human Resources/payroll actions related to FMLA, workers' compensation, catastrophic leave, and longevity pay.

Provide liaison services for employees regarding workers' compensation; coordinate early return to work and modified duty; complete necessary forms, monitor lost time, and arrange for FMLA to run concurrently.

Maintain Human Resources, recruitment, and training files and records in accordance with established records retention schedules.

Respond to Human Resources and payroll related questions from employees, management and the public by researching applicable laws, regulations and policies; provide requested job announcements, applications, forms and other Human Resources documents as requested.

Conduct basic research, compile data and assist in the preparation of final reports.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform a wide variety of Human Resources functions that may include preparing and processing Human Resources and payroll documents; applying agency approval to Human Resources transactions in the Human Resources database; conducting recruitments with well-defined minimum qualifications, and/or agency internal promotional recruitments; assisting in recruitment activities; by scheduling exams, proctoring tests and notifying applicants of application status; and answering technical Human Resources/payroll related questions.

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: laws, regulations, rules and policies related to Human Resources and payroll; functions and operation of a Human Resources office.

Ability to: perform technical duties in support of a Human Resources program; research NAC, NRS and other sources, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures to specific problems and situations; perform payroll operations if applicable to the position; make eligibility determinations based on standard requirements; receive and resolve complaints from the public and/or employees; coordinate a variety of projects and assignments to meet priorities and deadlines; operate a computer and software programs; process technical personnel transactions accurately.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jenn Trachet - jtrachet@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).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

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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For my application to be considered, it must be complete, accurate, and truthful, including: Employment Information • Employment dates are accurate, with end dates for any past positions. • My current employer is included. • Contract work lists the contracting company as the employer. • Each position held at the same employer is listed separately with correct dates. Application Requirements • All required documents are attached (resume, transcripts, veteran documentation (if applicable) and any applicable licensure or certification) • I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section. I understand that not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

02

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• Associate's Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Master's Degree or higher.
• None of the above

06

For each degree you have earned or are currently pursuing, list the degree type, area of study, and the total number of units or credits completed (if the degree is still in progress). If you do not have any degrees, enter N/A.

07

How many years of experience with recruitment consultation to managers, supervisors, or business partners do you possess? This experience is preferred. Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications.

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 or more years.

08

Describe your experience with recruitment consultation to managers, supervisors, or business partners. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment 4. Detail of Experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

09

How many years of experience utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel functions do you possess? This experience is preferred. Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications.

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 or more years.

10

Describe your experience utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel functions. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment 4. Detail of Experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

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Describe your experience administering recruitments using NEOGOV or a comparable applicant tracking system. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment 4. Detail of Experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

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Describe your experience conducting outreach activities, including job fairs, hiring events, campus recruitment, or community engagement. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment 4. Detail of Experience. If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

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Employer State of Nevada (NV)

Address See Above for Agency Information

See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov