Human Resources

Tip #1 - Make sure to thoroughly review the job announcement for important details about the position, minimum qualifications, conditions of employment, the examination process (as applicable), and the subsequent steps of the recruitment and selection process.

The job announcement can be found by visiting Job Opportunities and selecting the applicable job title.

• The “Minimum Qualifications” on the job announcement are the experience and training requirements for the job classification. When applying for a Washoe County job opening, it is important that the information you include on your online application clearly demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be disqualified, and you will not move forward in the recruitment and selection process.
• It is up to you, as the applicant, how many previous jobs to list on the application. Please include as much information needed to clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. It is also important to remember that your application materials are provided to the hiring panel at the time of interview.
• You can also review the class specification for the position to get more detailed information on the duties of the position and the knowledge, skills and abilities which are required for the position. Class specifications can be found by visiting Job Specifications and Salaries.
• Some job announcements will include an “Ideal Candidate” criteria section. If you possess the skills/qualifications listed under the Ideal Candidate criteria section, we recommend highlighting these skills in your application materials and the interview. Think of ideal candidate criteria as a cheat sheet from the hiring department outlining the skills/qualifications they are seeking from a top candidate for the position.
• Please also review the “License or Certificate” section of the job announcement for information on the licenses/certificates which may be required at the time application, upon hire (appointment), or within a specific time frame upon hire.

Tip #2 - Prior to beginning your online application, read the “What Happens Next” section of the job announcement. This section outlines the steps which take place after your application is submitted. In addition, the What Happens Next section will give you important information about the examination process to include a tentative exam date for an in-person exam OR a tentative timeframe to receive an exam link for remote testing. There are instances where the Department of Human Resources will waive an exam and qualified candidates are placed on an unranked list.

Tip #3 - Before you submit your online application, remember to attach required documents such as copies of required licenses/certificates, etc.

• Attach any documents which you want to include within your application file such as a resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation, etc. Please note certain recruitments may require this information be included with your online application.
• Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only, provided they attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the online application at time of submission.

Helpful Hints:

• Have all information ready before beginning the application. Examples of these items may be previous employment information, attachments, etc.
• You can save your application and complete it at a later time up until the deadline. Once you submit your application you will be able to view it. However, you will be unable to make any changes.
• Go through each section one at a time and verify each field is filled out with the information being requested.
• You will receive a confirmation email AFTER submitting your application from governmentjobs.com. If this has not occurred, please contact Human Resources at (775) 328-2081.

~~WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY~~

• Your application will be reviewed by Human Resources, and you will receive an email notification regarding the status of your application.
• If your application was accepted, you will move forward to the next phase of the selection process. This may entail being invited to take part in the examination process. Email notifications from Human Resources regarding the recruitment to include the examination process will be sent via email to the email address you provided on your application. Please thoroughly read the “What Happens Next” section of the job announcement for information regarding the examination process.
• The Washoe County Personnel Handbook section 5.160 outlines instances which allow the Department of Human Resources to waive the examination process. When an examination is waived, all qualified candidates are placed on an unranked list to be interviewed by the hiring department.
• Certain recruitments fall outside of the merit system and will entail a separate and unique process. The details of the process will be outlined on the job announcement.
• If it is determined that you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position, you have one (1) business day after you have been notified to contact Human Resources and to file an appeal and request a review of your qualifications. Appeals are limited to clarification on the information which was already listed on your application materials. We are unable to accept new information pertaining to your education, training, and work experience when evaluating an appeal.
• Once the examination is scored, you will receive an email notification with the results. Please be advised that a hiring department will receive candidate names for an interview in rank order. If you are not contacted for an interview, this means that the hiring department did not request enough candidate names to get to your rank on the list. If you passed the exam, your name will remain on the eligible list for future vacancies.

For more information, please visit Recruitment and Selection Process.

For a full listing of our job openings and to submit an online application, please visit Job Opportunities.

Please log into the online application system using the link listed below. Once you log into your account, you are able to update your contact information. Please note that if you update your email address, a confirmation link will be sent to the new email address to complete this change. The confirmation link will expire after 60 minutes.

You will also have the option to update job details to include duties summary, dates and more. Although this will not update any submitted applications it will save your information for the next time you apply with any position within Washoe County.

You can also view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing as well as your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition, you can also click on “Inbox” to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty

An application is required for each Washoe County job opening and is screened based on the minimum qualifications for the applicable job classification. In addition, it is likely that you may have acquired additional skills, experience and education since you originally applied which should be considered during the recruitment and selection process. The Department of Human Resources highly recommends updating your application to demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications each time you apply for a Washoe County job opening. Finally, completing an online application ensures accurate applicant tracking information for every position.

Yes. The closing date will be listed on the job announcement and the application must be submitted by the closing date. Certain recruitments are continuous, with no set closing date and this will also be noted on the job announcement.

For a full listing of our current job openings, please visit our Jobs webpage at Job Opportunities.

For a full listing of Washoe County job descriptions - see Job Specifications and Salaries 
  
Sign up for job alerts through Washoe County’s Email Subscription Service. You will receive email updates on the job openings as they are posted on Washoe County’s Job Opportunities online recruitment page.

To sign up for job alerts go to https://www.washoecounty.gov/county_news_subscriptions.php and create a new account. You just need an email address  to get started.

No. In order to be considered for a Washoe County job opening, the online application must be submitted prior to the closing date (deadline). We do NOT accept late applications. Please continue to visit the Job Opportunities page and apply for new jobs as they become available.

If you have additional questions after reviewing the job announcement, please contact the Human Resources Analyst whose email address and telephone number is listed on the job announcement.

Or view the job specification on the Job Specification web page.

Your application will be reviewed, and you will receive an email notification from Human Resources regarding the status of your application approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job posting. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take part in the examination process, if applicable.

If it is determined that you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position, you have one (1) business day after you have been notified to contact the Department of Human Resources to file an appeal and request a review of your qualifications. Appeals are limited to clarification on the information which was already listed on your application materials. We are unable to accept new information pertaining to your education, training, and work experience when evaluating an appeal.

No. Washoe County only accepts online applications for current job openings. You must submit an application for each job opening you would like to be considered for.

There is no sure method of knowing when a specific recruitment will be opened. Your best source for up-to-date information is to go to the Job Opportunities web page.

Sign up for job alerts through Washoe County’s  Email Subscription Service. You will receive email updates on the job openings as they are posted on Washoe County’s Job Opportunities online recruitment page.

To sign up for job alerts go to https://www.washoecounty.gov/county_news_subscriptions.php and create a new account. You just need an email address  to get started.

The types of jobs offered by Washoe County are diverse and wide ranging as demonstrated by over 300 job classifications within our organization. Washoe County is responsible for many different functions including but not limited to law enforcement, human services, public health, community services, animal services, libraries, collecting taxes, assessing property, recording public documents, conducting elections, issuing licenses, the judicial process, and planning and development. The County offers an excellent and comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees. For more information on the many benefits offered by Washoe County, please visit Washoe County Employee Benefits. 

If a typing requirement is listed as a necessary skill for a specific job, there is no requirement that you submit proof or typing certificates at the time of application unless specified on the job announcement. Some departments may require a typing test prior to the interview, at which time you will be provided with the specific details to move forward in the hiring process.

The Washoe County School District is a separate agency.  Visit the Washoe County School District`s web site at https://www.washoeschools.net/

Applications are accepted via our online application system. Go to the Job Opportunities page and select "Apply Online". On the login screen select "Create an Account" link and complete the required fields. You will be creating a unique user ID and password. Please save your user ID and password for future applications.   

Once you have registered, you may apply for any of the open positions listed on the Job Opportunities page -- simply click on the title of the position you are interested in, select `Apply `, sign in and apply for the position. 

For those without Internet access you may use the computers at any WC Libraries.