ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER 2

State of Nevada; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Public Employees’ Retirement System (P

No Nevada state income tax

Job summary

The State of Nevada, NNAMHS is seeking an Administrative Services Officer 2 to manage budget and fiscal oversight for Lake’s Crossing Center, and to oversee campus operations including maintenance, grounds, housekeeping and emergency management support.

The role prepares CIP and deferred maintenance requests, liaises with State Public Works, and provides backup support to the ASO 3. Candidates must be able to inspect buildings and operate a maintenance vehicle on campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field with four years of professional experience including two years of responsibility for major business operations/functions such as grants administration, contract and lease administration, purchasing/warehouse operations, human resources, IT or facilities maintenance and construction; two years of experience formulating, developing and analyzing program budgets and fiscal management; one year equivalent to ASO I in Nevada State service.
• Pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, develop and monitor comprehensive agency and/or program budgets and forecasts.
• Plan, organize and oversee agency/program accounting functions and internal controls.
• Prepare, review and distribute financial reports to management and external agencies.
• Coordinate with other State agencies, federal and local jurisdictions and vendors.
• Oversee capital improvement projects and maintenance contracts.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Contract management

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/accounting/finance or related field

Job description

No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Administrative Services Officer 2 (ASO 2) position is located in the Business Office of Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS). This role is responsible for budget and fiscal oversight of the Lake’s Crossing Center and oversees campus operations for NNAMHS, including building maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, emergency management support, security, and service/maintenance contracts in alignment with Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards. The position prepares Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and deferred maintenance requests and serves as a liaison with State Public Works (SPW). It also assists with emergency management activities and compliance efforts related to TJC and functions as a backup to the ASO 3. The selected candidate must be able to physically inspect buildings on campus and utilize a maintenance vehicle as needed.

Administrative Services Officers function as business managers for a department, large division or major program area, with responsibility for accounting, budgeting and fiscal management. Additional responsibilities are varied and include planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising work in two or more business functions such as purchasing and warehouse operations; contracts and leases; human resources; Information Technology; buildings and grounds maintenance; facilities management and construction; food and laundry services; investments; vehicle utilization and maintenance; and/or communication equipment and office support services.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or related field and four years of professional experience including two years of responsibility for major business operations/functions such as grants administration, contract and lease administration, purchasing and warehouse operations, human resources, Information Technology or facilities maintenance and construction; and two years of experience formulating, developing and analyzing program or agency budgets; and fiscal management; one year of which was equivalent to an Administrative Services Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Formulate, develop and monitor comprehensive agency and/or program budgets; research and compile information regarding proposed purchases, expenditures and contracts; prepare and present oral and written justifications for budget proposals; compare expenditures against spending authority; approve transactions; develop revenue and expenditure forecasts by analyzing historical fiscal data and trends and assessing program needs.

Plan, organize and oversee agency/program accounting functions; develop, implement and revise policies and procedures related to the collection and disbursement of funds; establish and monitor internal control procedures and reporting processes; oversee the development and enhancement of automated systems used to maintain records and generate reports; prepare, review and distribute financial reports to management and external agencies; assist internal and external auditors by providing requested information.

Work collaboratively with representatives of other State agencies, federal and local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors and others in the community to coordinate activities, provide and obtain information, resolve problems, and represent the interests of management.

Analyze and resolve operating and fiscal management problems; prepare, review and evaluate a variety of materials including financial reports, budget status reports, contracts, leases and other documents in order to identify problems and trends, develop solutions, and advise management on alternative courses of action; research and interpret documentation related to assigned functions to determine applicable precedents, regulations and/or administrative guidelines.

Oversee activities related to budget, fiscal management and other assigned areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, administrative guidelines and standards.

Oversee the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive records related to budget, accounting, fiscal management and other areas of responsibility; develop retention schedules and policies in accordance with legal requirements and State regulations.

Identify, plan, and coordinate capital improvement projects; develop project specifications; evaluate bids; present and defend project proposals and status reports; and monitor construction and repair activities.

Plan, organize and manage programs and activities in assigned areas of responsibility; develop and implement goals and objectives; review and evaluate outcomes and results; assess program effectiveness and propose enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness; develop innovative solutions to operational problems; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of other personnel as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general direction, incumbents manage some or all of the functions described in the series concept. Incumbents in this class report to a department director or assistant director, a division administrator or assistant administrator, or the director of a facility. Incumbents are responsible for programs which are moderate in number, complexity and diversity. The degree of authority to make decisions is more limited than is evidenced at the Administrative Services Officer III level. The Administrative Services Officer II class is distinguished from Administrative Services Officer I by greater complexity of work, and broader scope of responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

• Working knowledge of: organizational structure and programs administered by the agency; laws, rules and guidelines specific to assigned areas of responsibility; State budgeting principles and practices; accounting principles and practices; contract preparation and management; principles of sound business management; supervisory and training techniques.
• Ability to: plan, organize and oversee the work of professional, technical and support staff; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of employees working in a wide range of functional areas; identify and prioritize program needs and organize work activities accordingly; advise and direct management regarding fiscal issues; plan, develop and maintain budgetary and financial reports related to business operations, revenues and expenditures, and contract reviews; develop and implement comprehensive budgets for an agency or major program.
• Skill in: organizational planning, budgeting, fiscal forecasting, contracting and purchasing.

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.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255.

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Do you have any of the following?

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance or related field and four years of professional experience including two years of responsibility for major business operations/functions such as grants administration, contract and lease administration, purchasing and warehouse operations, human resources, Information Technology or facilities maintenance and construction; and two years of experience formulating, developing and analyzing program or agency budgets; and fiscal management; one year of which was equivalent to an Administrative Services Officer I in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

02

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

The selected candidate must be able to physically inspect buildings on campus. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

The selected candidate must be able to utilize a maintenance vehicle (pickup truck) as needed. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question