UNIT MANAGER, YOUTH PAROLE BUREAU

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

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. ***THIS RECRUITMENT IS INTENDED FOR USE DURING THE STATE OF NEVADA HIRING EVENT ON TUESDAY 3/4 AND WEDNESDAY 3/5. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO WERE PRESENT AT THE EVENT, HOWEVER ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED.*** The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Youth Parole Unit Manager located in Las Vegas. This position will supervise Youth Parole Counselors, Administrative Assistants, and any other employees as directed by the Chief of Youth Parole.

Under direction of the Chief, manage the operation of a Youth Parole Unit and the supervision and direction of a staff of Youth Parole Counselors, responsible for the parole planning, supervision, and placement of assigned juvenile offenders. 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 Unit Manager will maintain community relations with the Juvenile Court and outside agencies. The position will establish and maintain records for the Parole Bureau and Institutions. The Unit Manager will assign and review the work of Parole Counselors, as well as help write policy and standard operating procedures for the Bureau. This position requires strong working knowledge of Tyler Supervision and Access, as well as maintaining standards in accordance with the State of Nevada policies and procedures. This is a full-time position that includes a variable work agreement that may be scheduled to work hours and days different than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday such as swing shift and weekends, with overtime after 40 hours per week. Travel throughout the State is expected. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays and no city, county, state, or social security tax! ***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-13_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: