What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM OFFICER 2 position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
PROGRAM OFFICER 2
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $59,257.44 to $87,570.72 PAY GRADE: 33
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Office of the Governor
Division: Emergency Management
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 07.647
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 53399
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 12/24/2025
Close Date: 12/31/2025
Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 6 Days 15 Hrs 11 Mins
The Position
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 administer one or more programs or a major component of a large, complex program which affects a more targeted number of customers or clients; revise, recommend, and implement changes to work plans, program performance standards and objectives for providing services, and eligibility requirements.
The Nevada Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is seeking a Program Officer II to manage technology programs within the Technology and Mission Support portfolio. This position ensures OEM's technology systems are reliable and ready to support emergency operations statewide. The Program Officer oversees several programs critical to OEM's mission. The Audiovisual Systems Program maintains and troubleshoots integrated A/V systems in OEM facilities to support meetings, trainings, and Emergency Operations Center activations, performing diagnostics and repairs to ensure seamless operations. The Technology Asset Management Program tracks and manages all A/V and IT equipment, maintains accurate inventory through state systems, and plans lifecycle replacements while ensuring readiness of mobile technology kits for field deployments. The Remote Support Program provides technical assistance for off-site meetings, exercises, and mobile command posts, configuring portable systems and ensuring reliable connectivity during mission-critical operations. The IT Support Program assists with hardware and software setup, user support, and system upgrades while maintaining compliance with cybersecurity policies and participating in technology planning. The Emergency Operations Program provides real-time audiovisual support during EOC activations for operational briefings and communications. Marginal duties include supporting safety programs, managing technology vehicles, and providing training on audiovisual systems, and maintaining compliance with federal and state policies. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, or other discipline related to the program assignment and one year of professional experience in planning, coordinating and administering a program which included interpretation of laws and regulations; development of program policy and procedures; development and implementation of program performance standards and objectives for providing services; and development and implementation of eligibility requirements; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Program Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
Some positions may require agency specific experience which will be identified at the time of recruitment.
Some positions may require additional certifications at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment, which will be identified at the time of recruitment.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
Additional Position Criteria
Experience working in emergency operations centers or in emergency incidents.
Experience and knowledge of Audio / Video and Teleconferencing equipment.
Database or data management experience.
Experience and/or knowledge of Microsoft 365 products.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Do you possess any professional information technology certifications? Please describe which ones and their certification numbers.
2) Do you have any project management experience? Please describe when and where you gained this experience.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Salary : $59,257 - $87,571