Job Details
OFFICE ASSISTANT
2026-02-04 Washoe County, NV Reno,NV
Description:
The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Office Assistant position.
For positions at the Washoe County Department of Juvenile Services: Juvenile Services falls under the direction of the District Court, and as such, Juvenile Services is not a part of Washoe County's merit personnel system, and Juvenile Services employees are not members of a bargaining unit. However, full-time or part-time permanent employment with the Department of Juvenile Services offers the same attractive benefit package and salary schedule as any other Washoe County Department.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Certain positions may have access to criminal justice agency systems including NCIC and CJIS. All felony convictions, gross misdemeanor and certain misdemeanors will prohibit that employee from working with NCIC and CJIS criminal justice systems.
The Human Services Agency will run a background check via the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry for their positions.
Human Services Agency applicant(s) will be required to have a tuberculosis test. The cost of the test will be borne by the selected applicant(s).
For positions at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office after the interview, top candidates must pass a background investigation which includes: submit a set of fingerprints, complete and submit a personal history statement, pass a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination.
For positions at the District Attorney's Office, selected candidates will go through an extensive Background Investigation conducted by the District Attorney's Office and candidates will be required to provide a set of fingerprints.
For positions at North Nevada Public Health (NNPH), selected candidates are required to meet the Health District (NNPH) immunization requirements and complete 2 TB Skin Tests at time of appointment, or provide documentation of a prior QuantiFERON test done within the last 12 months.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Office Assistant online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment.
Note: There is one block exam for the Office Assistant, Office Specialist, and Senior Office Specialist. If you applied and qualified for more than one of these recruitments, you will only be invited to test once at the highest level for which you qualified. Your final score for each recruitment will be assessed based on your score for each applicable exam section.
This exam link will tentatively be delivered via email the week of March 16, 2026 and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, within 4 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1 week following the closing date of the recruitment.
The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link:
Questions: Indu Moore
...@washoecounty.gov
775-###-####
Veteran Point
Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.
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.
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The following questions must be answered accurately to further clarify your experience and educational background. Note: your responses must align with the details provided on your application. Your work history must be listed in your application with all application fields completed thoroughly. Resumes and any other supplemental information within are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. If your application does not include enough information or reflect that your answers below are accurate and truthful, it may result in a disqualification. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
02
I have the following number of years of full-time clerical experience to include public contact experience. Select the answer that aligns closest to your full-time experience.
03
Please indicate your highest-level of education completed. Note: this classification DOES NOT require a degree. An associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in office management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field can partially count toward the minimum qualifications. Please select the option that most accurately represents your educational background from the answer choices below.
04
In the following field, provide a comprehensive description of your full-time clerical experience which included public contact experience.
05
Some positions require additional language skills, while other require employees work different shifts. Your responses to the questions below will only be used when certifying the list for these types of interview opportunities. Your responses to the questions below will not be used to determine minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
06
Do you have experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Outlook?
07
Are you bilingual?
08
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, indicate what languages you fluently read/write/speak.
09
There is one block exam for the Office Assistant, Office Specialist, and Senior Office Specialist. If you applied and qualified for more than one of these recruitments, you will only be invited to test once at the highest level for which you qualified. Your final score for each recruitment will be assessed based on your score for each applicable exam section. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
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Salary: $52,936.00 - $68,827.20 Annually
Location : Reno, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 60000015 (01/2026)
Department: Countywide
Opening Date: 01/30/2026
Closing Date: 2/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of general clerical duties in support of an assigned department or division; and performs other related duties as required.
This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill anticipated vacancies in various departments throughout the County. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
Note: The Department of Human Resources is currently recruiting for the Office Assistant, Office Specialist, and Senior Office Specialist. Applicants interested in being considered for each position must submit an application under each recruitment.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
Minimum Qualifications
One year of full-time clerical experience to include public contact experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
License Or Certificate
- A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and if required, must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
- Licensure as a Notary Public may be required based on area of assignment and if required, must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Office Assistant position.
For positions at the Washoe County Department of Juvenile Services: Juvenile Services falls under the direction of the District Court, and as such, Juvenile Services is not a part of Washoe County's merit personnel system, and Juvenile Services employees are not members of a bargaining unit. However, full-time or part-time permanent employment with the Department of Juvenile Services offers the same attractive benefit package and salary schedule as any other Washoe County Department.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Certain positions may have access to criminal justice agency systems including NCIC and CJIS. All felony convictions, gross misdemeanor and certain misdemeanors will prohibit that employee from working with NCIC and CJIS criminal justice systems.
The Human Services Agency will run a background check via the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry for their positions.
Human Services Agency applicant(s) will be required to have a tuberculosis test. The cost of the test will be borne by the selected applicant(s).
For positions at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office after the interview, top candidates must pass a background investigation which includes: submit a set of fingerprints, complete and submit a personal history statement, pass a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination.
For positions at the District Attorney's Office, selected candidates will go through an extensive Background Investigation conducted by the District Attorney's Office and candidates will be required to provide a set of fingerprints.
For positions at North Nevada Public Health (NNPH), selected candidates are required to meet the Health District (NNPH) immunization requirements and complete 2 TB Skin Tests at time of appointment, or provide documentation of a prior QuantiFERON test done within the last 12 months.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Office Assistant online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment.
Note: There is one block exam for the Office Assistant, Office Specialist, and Senior Office Specialist. If you applied and qualified for more than one of these recruitments, you will only be invited to test once at the highest level for which you qualified. Your final score for each recruitment will be assessed based on your score for each applicable exam section.
This exam link will tentatively be delivered via email the week of March 16, 2026 and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, within 4 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1 week following the closing date of the recruitment.
The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Clerical Skills
- Basic Office Mathematics
- Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service
- Vocabulary
- Written Communication
3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:
- "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
- "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
- "Account" to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link:
Questions: Indu Moore
...@washoecounty.gov
775-###-####
Veteran Point
Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.
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.
- Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
- Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
- Deferred Compensation plans available
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Longevity Pay
- Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
- Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2025 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
- There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
- Nevada does not have state or local income tax*
01
The following questions must be answered accurately to further clarify your experience and educational background. Note: your responses must align with the details provided on your application. Your work history must be listed in your application with all application fields completed thoroughly. Resumes and any other supplemental information within are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. If your application does not include enough information or reflect that your answers below are accurate and truthful, it may result in a disqualification. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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I have the following number of years of full-time clerical experience to include public contact experience. Select the answer that aligns closest to your full-time experience.
- I have no full-time clerical experience to include public contact experience.
- I have limited and less than 6 months of full-time clerical experience to include public contact experience.
- I have at least 6 months but less than 1 year of full-time clerical experience to include public contact experience.
- I have at least 1 year but less than 2 years of full-time clerical experience to include public contact experience.
- I have 2 years or more of full-time clerical experience to include public contact experience.
03
Please indicate your highest-level of education completed. Note: this classification DOES NOT require a degree. An associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in office management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field can partially count toward the minimum qualifications. Please select the option that most accurately represents your educational background from the answer choices below.
- I do NOT currently have a degree or coursework in a program directly related to the fields listed above from an accredited college or university.
- I do NOT currently have a degree but have completed some coursework in a program directly related to the fields listed above from an accredited college or university.
- I have completed an associate OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the programs/closely related fields as listed above, and if in a related field, I have included my transcript.
04
In the following field, provide a comprehensive description of your full-time clerical experience which included public contact experience.
05
Some positions require additional language skills, while other require employees work different shifts. Your responses to the questions below will only be used when certifying the list for these types of interview opportunities. Your responses to the questions below will not be used to determine minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Outlook?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you bilingual?
- Yes
- No
08
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, indicate what languages you fluently read/write/speak.
09
There is one block exam for the Office Assistant, Office Specialist, and Senior Office Specialist. If you applied and qualified for more than one of these recruitments, you will only be invited to test once at the highest level for which you qualified. Your final score for each recruitment will be assessed based on your score for each applicable exam section. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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