May 21, 2012 –The state of Nevada has some 1,500 jobs now open statewide, and officials are trying to get the word out in efforts to fill the varied positions. Channel 2 News reports that agencies are slow in filling the positions because residents likely believe a state hiring freeze instituted in 2008 is still in force.
Not so. The freeze officially ended last year, and many Nevada agencies are in need of permanent workers as soon as possible. Salaries range from $27,000 to $100K for positions with the Highway Patrol, DOT, Dept. of Corrections, the DMV, Child and family Services, Mental Health and Development Services, Health Division, Welfare and Supportive Services, Rehabilitation, Parole and Probation, the Attorney General’s Office and other agencies.
You can find a complete list of current positions at the Nevada Jobs Homepage where you can also register to apply online. Before you do, a few key tips: The state’s HR director has lowered the testing requirements statewide, and each agency can now hire candidates directly, so long as they receive a passing score.
