PROJECT SPECIALIST - CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Apply NowCompany: Clark County, NV
Location: Las Vegas, NV 89110
Description:
Salary: $30.32 - $47.03 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 29287
Department: Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 250
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Project Specialist position. The ideal candidate is responsible for analyzing data trends and metrics across the Clark County Juvenile Justice Services detention center, field probation, and youth camp programs. The role involves compiling and maintaining comprehensive statistical reports using the department's case management system and preparing detailed year-end statistics for performance evaluations and strategic planning. This position will respond to data requests from internal stakeholders, government agencies, and external organizations, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of information. Additional duties include preparing and presenting reports, charts, and presentations to support decision-making and policy development, collaborating with program managers to enhance data collection and reporting practices, identifying and resolving data quality issues, and monitoring key performance indicators to provide actionable insights for improving agency outcomes.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field and two (2) years of professional level experience in systems analysis, business applications design and process improvement research. Experience in a field related to the work may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
01
The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.Which best describes your level of education?
02
List all degrees received that are directly related to the position (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
03
Indicate your full-time professional experience in systems analysis, business applications design and process improvement research.
04
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
05
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
06
Indicate your full-time professional experience responding to data requests from internal stakeholders, government agencies, or external organizations while ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
07
Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing and presenting reports, charts, and presentations to support decision-making and policy development.
08
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 6-7. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
09
Indicate your full-time professional experience analyzing data trends and metrics in a public or private setting.
10
Indicate your full-time professional experience identifying and resolving data quality issues.
11
Indicate your full-time professional experience collaborating with program managers or leadership to improve data collection and reporting practices.
12
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 9-11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience compiling and maintaining statistical reports using a case management system.
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience monitoring key performance indicators and providing actionable insights to improve agency or program outcomes.
15
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 13-14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
16
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with statistical analysis tools, database management, or software used for data reporting in a public or private environment.
17
Indicate your full-time professional experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, or data visualization tools.
18
Indicate your full-time professional experience automating data processes, improving workflow efficiency, or integrating data from multiple sources using software tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting platforms).
19
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 16-18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
20
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
Required Question
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 29287
Department: Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 250
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Project Specialist position. The ideal candidate is responsible for analyzing data trends and metrics across the Clark County Juvenile Justice Services detention center, field probation, and youth camp programs. The role involves compiling and maintaining comprehensive statistical reports using the department's case management system and preparing detailed year-end statistics for performance evaluations and strategic planning. This position will respond to data requests from internal stakeholders, government agencies, and external organizations, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of information. Additional duties include preparing and presenting reports, charts, and presentations to support decision-making and policy development, collaborating with program managers to enhance data collection and reporting practices, identifying and resolving data quality issues, and monitoring key performance indicators to provide actionable insights for improving agency outcomes.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field and two (2) years of professional level experience in systems analysis, business applications design and process improvement research. Experience in a field related to the work may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Provides assistance to project management in the design, development, modification and implementation of a major departmental systems application.
- Works closely with information technology staff and consultants; provides information regarding departmental systems and requirements to meet all processing needs.
- Collectively works with departmental staff and external staff to design and develop new case management automation functionality.
- Conducts various research; gathers and analyzes information; conducts studies; simulates hardware and software problems; tests and evaluates alternative solutions; makes appropriate recommendations; develops processing steps; assists in the development of test data; designs input and output forms and documents; assists in the design of screens.
- Writes program documentation, procedures and instructions; assists department staff in the implementation of new and/or modified programs.
- Troubleshoots software problems as needed.
- Confers with other department staff regarding assigned functional program areas.
- Makes presentations to staff and other departments and/or organizations on systems design and functionality.
- Conducts design sessions and training workshops for staff and various external resources.
- Coordinates and maintains time lines for the development of new management systems.
- Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department pertaining to functionality and modeling; assists in preparation of design approach documentation, screen specifications; testing; preparation of Help Files; and design of training programs.
- Makes recommendations regarding new design, management reports and business practices to achieve alternatives.
- Serves as liaison between the project and other County departments, as well as external agencies.
- Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and other documentation.
- Maintains accurate records and files related to the new design and development area of assignment.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; utilizes a variety of software applications to create documents, maintain various spreadsheets, prepare a variety of materials for presentations, conduct research, and other related job functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
- More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
- Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
- 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
- Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
- - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- AD&D - Employer Paid
- Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
- Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
- Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
01
The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.Which best describes your level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade School or Technical Degree
- Some College (1-29 semester credits)
- Some College (30-59 semester credits)
- Some College (60-89 semester credits)
- Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
List all degrees received that are directly related to the position (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
03
Indicate your full-time professional experience in systems analysis, business applications design and process improvement research.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 5 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
04
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
05
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
- I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
06
Indicate your full-time professional experience responding to data requests from internal stakeholders, government agencies, or external organizations while ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
07
Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing and presenting reports, charts, and presentations to support decision-making and policy development.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
08
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 6-7. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
09
Indicate your full-time professional experience analyzing data trends and metrics in a public or private setting.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
10
Indicate your full-time professional experience identifying and resolving data quality issues.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
11
Indicate your full-time professional experience collaborating with program managers or leadership to improve data collection and reporting practices.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
12
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 9-11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience compiling and maintaining statistical reports using a case management system.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience monitoring key performance indicators and providing actionable insights to improve agency or program outcomes.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
15
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 13-14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
16
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with statistical analysis tools, database management, or software used for data reporting in a public or private environment.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
17
Indicate your full-time professional experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, or data visualization tools.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
18
Indicate your full-time professional experience automating data processes, improving workflow efficiency, or integrating data from multiple sources using software tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting platforms).
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
19
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 16-18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
20
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
- Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
- No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
Required Question