Social Services CHIEF 2

Social Services Chief 2

Approximate Annual Salary - $76,608.72 to $114,693.84 PAY GRADE: 39

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.

The Position

Social Services Chiefs manage the overall design, analysis, development and evaluation of social services programs.

Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.

The Division of Social Services(DSS) Child Care and Development Program (CCDP) is seeking a Social Services Chief 2. Social Services Chiefs manage the overall workflow, analysis, development and evaluation of social services programs. Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives. Under general direction from the Agency Manager, the Social Services Chief 2 will be responsible for the implementation of policy for Child Care eligibility, program policy, contract management, and coordination of fiscal duties that include payments. Responsibilities include interpreting, applying, and explaining various child care policies, compliance with program requirements and regulations; developing, implementing, and managing quality assurance; customer service; State Plan alignment and implementation. The incumbent will serve as the Child Care Chief overseeing the daily activities and directing operations of both Carson City and Las Vegas staff. The position will report directly to The Divisions' Agency Manager for Child Care. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, health or social science, public or business administration or related field and four years of professional social services experience which included directing social services or the operation of a program unit; coordinating program activities with officials and representatives of other agencies; interpretation and application of complex federal regulations, writing program policies, procedures, and reports; and conducting research and preparing recommendations for management. Two years of the required experience must have included supervision of staff at a paraprofessional level or above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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 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.