Job Summary

This Program Manager III position within the Human Resources Department will contribute to a dynamic and collaborative organization. This position will help provide guidance, support, and expertise in managing and enhancing the County’s Human Resource area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: supervise and coordinate activities of direct reports, assist in labor contract negotiations, assist in compensation program management, and provide HR expertise and management in the full range of human resources services. This position is a member of the HR management team, leading initiatives in support of the mission and goals of the department.

Essential tasks and responsibilities of the position include:

• Serving as chief negotiator or negotiating team member for selected bargaining units
• Counseling managers in grievance handling/prevention and disciplinary matters, and representing the County in such matters
• Counseling employees and serve as an employee advocate, as appropriate
• Assisting in the management compensation and classification systems and processes, including surveys and studies
• Recommending and/or assisting in formulating, implementing, and administering HR programs and policies
• Conducting research and analysis in support of recommendations

The Clark County HR department has a staff of 16 serving an employee population of approximately 1,700. This position reports to the Human Resources Director and supervises up to 8 staff. The department reports directly to the County Manager and enjoys a high degree of autonomy and visibility.

Clark County is actively seeking qualified minorities, women and veterans to enhance its work force and to reflect the diversity of the community.

First review of candidates will be November 17. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field and a minimum six (6) years of professional-level experience in human resources or related positions; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

The ideal background includes experience spanning multiple human resources disciplines including labor and employee relations, contract negotiations, recruitment lifecycle,  compensation, and performance management.  Experience in unionized environments is required; supervisory and public sector experience is preferred.

Other key skills and attributes will include:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with management, employees, and labor groups

• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and computer skills

• Experience with equity and inclusion initiatives

• A proactive, results-oriented style and approach

• Management of various HR programs

Selection Process:

Resumes and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Letter of Interest (Pass/Fail) - (limit to 2 pages) stating why you are interested in this position and address your qualifications relating to the key skills and attributes. Applications that do not include a letter of interest will not be considered. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes and determines overall program or division organization, mission, core services and allocation of financial, human and capital resources.  Develops and manages short- and long-term department goals and priorities. 

• Develops and maintains effective personal and department-level working relationships, including other government agencies, other County departments, community organizations, neighborhood groups and individual citizens.  Represents the department in relations with state, federal and local regulatory agencies. 

• Develops and oversees policies, programs and activities involving community relations, community education and public information. Promotes optimum community participation and input into the program or department division activities and manages the program or division’s relations with print and electronic media. 

• Fiscal management including development and presentation of the program or division’s operating budget, monitoring of revenues and expenditures, development or improvement of funding mechanisms and sources, ensuring that all programs are within budget and as cost effective as possible. 

• Analyze and manage the program(s), services and activities of the assigned area; develop and implement new elements of the assigned program(s) and/or department division.  

• Define program and/or division goals and objectives; establish methods and means of accomplishing objectives; implement policies and procedures; develop division or program budget.  

• Prepare reports on program performance, needs, services information, and demographic data; contribute to and insure the evaluation of program performance.  

• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate program staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.  

• Provide information to staff, and other interested parties to include public on applicable local, state and federal codes, regulations, requirements, standards, and programs. 

• Direct, coordinate and review the program work plan of professional/management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. 

• Participates in community outreach efforts based on program(s) to include but not limited to the County’s diversity commitments. 

• May have frequent contacts with multiple agency representatives for policy and broad program development and high-level officials of those agencies.  

• Participates in community outreach efforts and activities as a community partner/agent of the County as applicable to the department assigned. 

• Performs other related duties as required.