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Recruitment for a new county manager will begin today with an expected appointment date of October 27 and a start date of January 5, 2026. Assistant County Manager Kate Thomas was appointed to serve as interim county manager beginning July 1.

Washoe County offices will be closed for Juneteenth National Independence Day

Most Washoe County offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The Office of the County Clerk at the Washoe County Complex will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for fictitious firm names, notary bond filings and marriage licenses. Passport services will not be available. 

Washoe County Teams with Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps to Reduce Emissions

This summer, Washoe County is tackling the energy use in some of its biggest buildings with the help of Musaab Mohammed Ali, an Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Fellow. His work will help identify opportunities to reduce air pollution and energy costs in pursuit of the County’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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Bethany Drysdale

Bethany Drysdale

Washoe County Communications Manager

775-328-2070
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Scott Oxarart

Scott Oxarart

Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) Communications Manager

775-276-1021
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Chris Ciarlo

Chris Ciarlo

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Kendall Holcomb

Kendall Holcomb

District Attorney PIO

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Jamie Hemingway

Jamie Hemingway

Library System PIO

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Communications Specialist

Are you interested in making an impact in our community? The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Communications Specialists. Apply now for this exciting career opportunity.

Business Technologist II

Multiple departments in Washoe County are currently hiring for a Business Technologist II. Apply by 6/25/2025, to be considered for this excellent career opportunity.

Investigator II (Public Defender)

The Washoe County Public Defender’s office is accepting applications for an Investigator II. Apply by 6/23/2025, to be considered for this excellent career opportunity.