Governance
Merit System
The Washoe County Department of Human Resources and the Merit Personnel System have evolved based upon the following employment-related laws and regulations:
- Washoe County Personnel Handbook - Administration and Personnel
- NRS 245.213 - Establishes a Merit System
- NRS 245.215 - Regulations for a Merit System
A merit system is a means in which competitive examinations are used in the selection process and the most qualified individuals are selected for hire or promotion. A merit system utilizes fair and unbiased recruitment and selection procedures.
Classification and Compensation
Classification and Compensation applies the best human resources practices toward the definition of the Washoe County job infrastructure to include job documentation, job evaluation, and job family design; and the design and maintenance of equitable, competitive, and cost effective compensation methods, structures and practices (i.e., hiring rate practices, salary adjustments, internal and external equity, leave practices, overtime rules, etc.) in order to provide a basis to recruit for, attract, and retain a high quality, diverse, and accountable workforce.
Governance - Laws & Regulations Governing HR
Washoe County Department of Human Resources abides by following employment-related laws and regulations:
- NRS 288 - Recognition of and Negotiation with Employee Organizations
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including the amendments such as the 1991 Civil Rights Act and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act
- Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, including documentation required under Department of Justice regulations
- Equal Pay Act, 1963
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
- Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, both protecting disabled persons from discrimination
- The 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
- Executive Order 11246
- Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- Drug Free Workplace Act
- Motor Carrier Part 382 Alcohol and Drug Testing Program
1001 East Ninth St, Reno, NV 89512 Mailing Address: 1001 East Ninth St. Suite 220, Reno, NV 89512
Phone: 775 328-2081 Fax: 775 328-6119 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
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.