PROGRAM MANAGER - JUVENILE SERVICES (DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL ONLY)
Apply NowCompany: Washoe County, NV
Location: Reno, NV 89502
Description:
Salary: $101,982.40 - $144,248.00 Annually
Location : Reno, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 60013704 (03/2025)
Department: Juvenile Services
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information
Under general direction, manages, plans, and coordinates assigned programs within Washoe County Juvenile Services; and performs related duties as assigned.
This is a Department Promotional only recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Juvenile Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Please note:
Candidates meeting the POST and PERS requirements will be placed in job classification 60015500 (ER) with the salary range of $101,982.40 - $132,579.20
Candidates without the POST and PERS requirements will be placed in job classification 60013704 (RR) with the salary range of $110,947.20 - $144,248.00.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of full-time experience with Washoe County Juvenile Services in a classification equivalent to, or higher than, a probation officer; OR three years of full-time professional experience in a juvenile justice casework or correctional program AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, social work, or a closely related field.
License Or Certificate
Conditions of Employment
Juvenile Services falls under the direction of the District Court, and as such, Juvenile Services is not part of Washoe County's merit personnel system, and Juvenile Services employees are not members of a bargaining unit. However, full-time or part-time permanent employment with the Department of Juvenile Services offers the same attractive benefit package and salary schedule as any other Washoe County Department.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Submit the required application at:
In addition to the application, the following documents must be included with the application before the filing deadline in order to be considered:
Tentative Timeline
Applications accepted from March 11, 2025, through March 21, 2025.
Screening Committee reviews candidate materials to identify top candidates with the most potential for success.
Week of March 24, 2025
Top candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Week of March 31, 2025
Interviews will take place.
Week of April 7, 2025
Start date: April 28, 2025
Candidate materials will be reviewed to identify candidates with the most potential for success in the position to be invited to the interview process.
Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and click on "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition, you can also click on "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment. If you have any updates to your contact information after your application is submitted, please contact careers@washoecounty.gov.
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process, you can find additional information at the following link:
Questions: Alma Parel
aparel@washoecounty.gov
775-328-2090
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.
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Human Resources evaluates your eligibility for the position by assessing the minimum qualifications based on the experience you describe in your application. A resume cannot be substituted for a complete application, and writing "See Attached Resume" is not acceptable. To be considered, you must thoroughly document your qualifying education and experience in the designated sections of the application, including: the "Education" section; the "Work Experience" section; and the "Certificates and Licenses" section (when applicable). For each job listed, provide a detailed and specific list of duties. These responsibilities will be carefully reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements of the position. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate they meet these qualifications or who submit a blank or incomplete application may not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
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In order to be considered for this recruitment, I understand I must be a current employee of the hiring department who has been in a classified status for a minimum of six months. I certify that I meet this requirement and have included my Personnel Number on my application.
Required Question
Location : Reno, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 60013704 (03/2025)
Department: Juvenile Services
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information
Under general direction, manages, plans, and coordinates assigned programs within Washoe County Juvenile Services; and performs related duties as assigned.
This is a Department Promotional only recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Juvenile Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Please note:
Candidates meeting the POST and PERS requirements will be placed in job classification 60015500 (ER) with the salary range of $101,982.40 - $132,579.20
Candidates without the POST and PERS requirements will be placed in job classification 60013704 (RR) with the salary range of $110,947.20 - $144,248.00.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of full-time experience with Washoe County Juvenile Services in a classification equivalent to, or higher than, a probation officer; OR three years of full-time professional experience in a juvenile justice casework or correctional program AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, social work, or a closely related field.
License Or Certificate
- May require a current and valid Nevada Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Category I or II Certificate at the time of appointment and if required, must maintain POST requirements per NRS/NAC 289 for continued employment in this classification or provide verification of current enrollment in a Nevada POST Basic Category I or II Academy at the time of application.
- A valid Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
- CPR/First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens certificates are required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Conditions of Employment
Juvenile Services falls under the direction of the District Court, and as such, Juvenile Services is not part of Washoe County's merit personnel system, and Juvenile Services employees are not members of a bargaining unit. However, full-time or part-time permanent employment with the Department of Juvenile Services offers the same attractive benefit package and salary schedule as any other Washoe County Department.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Submit the required application at:
In addition to the application, the following documents must be included with the application before the filing deadline in order to be considered:
- Comprehensive resume
- Cover Letter
Tentative Timeline
Applications accepted from March 11, 2025, through March 21, 2025.
Screening Committee reviews candidate materials to identify top candidates with the most potential for success.
Week of March 24, 2025
Top candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Week of March 31, 2025
Interviews will take place.
Week of April 7, 2025
Start date: April 28, 2025
Candidate materials will be reviewed to identify candidates with the most potential for success in the position to be invited to the interview process.
Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and click on "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition, you can also click on "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment. If you have any updates to your contact information after your application is submitted, please contact careers@washoecounty.gov.
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process, you can find additional information at the following link:
Questions: Alma Parel
aparel@washoecounty.gov
775-328-2090
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.
- Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
- Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
- Deferred Compensation plans available
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Longevity Pay
- Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
- Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2024 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
- There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
- Nevada does not have state or local income tax*
01
Human Resources evaluates your eligibility for the position by assessing the minimum qualifications based on the experience you describe in your application. A resume cannot be substituted for a complete application, and writing "See Attached Resume" is not acceptable. To be considered, you must thoroughly document your qualifying education and experience in the designated sections of the application, including: the "Education" section; the "Work Experience" section; and the "Certificates and Licenses" section (when applicable). For each job listed, provide a detailed and specific list of duties. These responsibilities will be carefully reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements of the position. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate they meet these qualifications or who submit a blank or incomplete application may not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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In order to be considered for this recruitment, I understand I must be a current employee of the hiring department who has been in a classified status for a minimum of six months. I certify that I meet this requirement and have included my Personnel Number on my application.
- Yes
- No
Required Question