Annual Salary: $172,515.20 – $241,529.60
Deadline to Apply: Monday, December 1, 2025
Position Information: The Division Director – Human Services is responsible and accountable for the programs of a major service division of the Human Services Agency; and performs related work as required.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Washoe County is seeking a strong, visionary, and seasoned leader with executive level management experience in the Human Services field including extensive work with children and family populations. The new Human Services Agency Division Director must have significant experience managing large programs and shall possess strength and experience in strategic visioning and planning as well as program and policy analysis and implementation. The ideal candidate will have the ability to interpret, and apply the provisions of diverse federal, state, and local legislation and regulations.
This mission-critical position ensures quality service to the County’s most vulnerable populations; long-term planning, effective leadership, teambuilding, and role-modeling the County’s values (Integrity, Communication and Quality Public Service) are foundational.
The Human Services Agency Division Director represents the County and will possess the interpersonal skills and ability to develop trust and establish highly effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization including employees, officials, peers, stakeholder organizations, and the public.
This position will specifically oversee several Human Services programs, including but not limited to the management of the continuum of Housing and Homeless Services within Washoe County.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php
For more information and to apply online, please visit the Washoe County Job Opportunities Page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty
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