What are the responsibilities and job description for the WORKFORCE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE 1 position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
WORKFORCE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE 1 - Underfill
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $44,370.00 to $64,414.80 PAY GRADE: 26
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: Employment, Training and Rehab
Division: Employment Security
Location: Elko
Job Class Code: 12.159
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52890
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 11/05/2025
Close Date: 11/12/2025
Recruiter:
PAULA MILES
Phone: (702)486-7957
Email: pgmiles@detr.nv.gov
PAULA MILES
Phone: (702)486-7957
Email: pgmiles@detr.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 6 Days 21 Hrs 12 Mins
The Position
Workforce Services Representatives provide a broad range of services in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; assist job seeking customers and business customers seeking qualified applicants; and provide priority employment services to eligible veterans and disabled veterans as defined by the Department of Labor.
This position is located in Elko at the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation's EmployNV Career Hub. This Workforce Services Representative 1 position is an underfill of a Workforce Services Rep 2 and will progress to the next level upon meeting minimum qualifications and the approval of the appointing authority. The incumbent will be responsible for providing employment services to job seekers and employers by registering job seekers in the EmployNV system, evaluating education, training and work history and assessing qualifications for referrals to business customers. Services provided include help with creating and updating resumes, skills testing and typing tests, job search planning and assisting clients with locating opportunities in the EmployNV system. They will also elicit information from employers to assess their hiring needs and post openings in the workforce system for Elko County and Northeast Nevada. This position also serves as a back-up for the Career Enhancement Program (CEP) and the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Programs (RESEA) in the Elko Hub. Being located in a smaller rural office, applicants must be willing to cross train as required and complete any other assigned duties. **This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.**
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience which included providing services to customers; reading and applying written policies, procedures, or instructions; operating personal computers to enter and retrieve data; and interviewing individuals to gather information; OR a Bachelors degree in social or behavioral science, business administration, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprint is required. Person's offered employment in this position will be required to pay for the fingerprinting.
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.
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 : $44,370 - $64,415
