DIVISION DIRECTOR - HUMAN SERVICES

About The Position (finance And Administration)
Washoe County is seeking a strong, visionary, and seasoned leader with executive level management experience in the public sector managing complex financial and administrative operations. The new Human Services Agency Division Director for Finance and Administration must have significant experience managing large programs and possess the proven ability to develop strategic financial plans, analyze operational and financial data, and provide recommendations that support organizational goals, service delivery, and long-term sustainability. 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. This is a confidential, unclassified position that reports to the Director of Human Services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic financial plans and manage budgets for major programs.
• Analyze operational and financial data to inform decision-making and improve efficiency.
• Ensure fiscal accountability and stewardship of public resources.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local legislation and regulations.
• Guide the development and implementation of policies and procedures to support organizational goals.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Oversee the management of human resources, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including those governing child abuse and neglect.
• Manage and oversee the County’s financial systems and processes.
• Represent the County in external forums and with community partners.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time management and leadership experience administering a major program area within a human or social services, public health, public sector, or related field.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, public administration, business administration, psychology or closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing large programs.
• Proven ability to develop strategic financial plans and analyze operational and financial data.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local legislation and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with strategic planning, policy development, and program implementation.
• Ability to align organizational goals with community needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop trust and establish working relationships.
• Executive-level management experience in human services, particularly with programs serving children, families, or vulnerable populations.
• Experience analyzing program outcomes to guide continuous improvement and drive performance accountability.
• Experience managing and coaching large and diverse staff groups.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills and ability to develop trust and establish highly effective working relationships.
• Strategic planning and policy development skills.
• Program implementation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, leadership, community partners, auditors, regulators, and elected officials.
• Leadership and management skills, including guiding large-scale human services programs and initiatives.
• Experience with human services, particularly with programs serving children, families, or vulnerable populations.
• Experience analyzing program outcomes to guide continuous improvement and drive performance accountability.
• Experience managing and coaching large and diverse staff groups.

Benefits

Conditions of Employment: Certain positions in the Human Services Agency 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. Additionally, the Human Services Agency will run a background check via the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry. Human Services Agency employees will be required to have a tuberculosis test. The cost of the test will be borne by the selected applicant(s).

Pay

The salary listed, effective July 1, 2026*

Schedule

The schedule is not specified.

Contact Information

To be considered: Submit the required application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty. In addition to the application, the following documents must be included with the application before the filing deadline in order to be considered: Compelling cover letter, Comprehensive resume which includes how the applicant meets the Ideal Candidate criteria, One letter of Recommendation. Tentative timeline: June 30, 2026 – July 21, 2026 Applications accepted Week of July 21, 2026 Screening committee reviews candidate materials to identify candidates with the most potential for success. Top candidates will be contacted for an interview. Week of August 10, 2026 First round of interviews with top candidates will take place. Week of August 17, 2026 Second interview of top candidates. Top candidate goes through required Background Investigation. Week of September 7, 2026 Estimated hire date. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jessica Gutierrez at: 775-328-2096 or e-mail jgutierrez@washoecounty.gov. 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.