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- FAQ
- Employment Verification
- Recruitment
- Quick Tips - Preparing to Apply for a Job Opening or Training and Experience Exam
- What types of jobs are available?
- How do I find out what jobs are available?
- When will a certain job open?
- Who do I contact for further information about the job position or classification?
- Can I obtain a blank application form to fill out although there are no current jobs I want to apply for?
- Where can I complete an application?
- The job has a typing requirement. Do I need to submit a typing certificate?
- Is there a filing deadline for my application?
- I missed the deadline - can I still apply?
- Will I be notified either way if I have met the training and experience qualifications?
- I've been working for the County for a long time. Why do I have to fill out an application?
- Where can I find out information about employment with Washoe County School District?
- How do I access my previous application? How do I change personal contact information?
- Online Application
- Technical Application Assistance
- Can I apply by sending my application via mail?
- Can I apply for more than one job at a time?
- Can I save my application before I finish completing it?
- Can someone help me complete the online application?
- How can I update my address and phone number on the online application?
- How do I apply for a job?
- Will my previous login work even though it was created many years ago?
- How does the application process work?
- How long does it take to complete the online application?
- Is my previous application still going to be available?
- I am a County employee will I continue to use my network logon and ID to apply?
- Will a mobile device work with the online application?
- This is my first time applying what do I do?
- What if I do not have a computer or access to the web?
- Who will see my application if I use the online application system?
- Why am I receiving multiple password reset emails?
- Examinations
- Are exams given for all positions?
- When will my test be scheduled?
- I wasn't notified when my exam date would be or I did not receive my exam scores.
- If I do not pass the exam may I take it again?
- Special testing accommodations request
- What is an examination and why do I have to take one?
- What type of exam might I expect?
- When will I be notified if I am eligible to take the examination?
- When will I receive my exam scores?
- Where will the examination be held?
- Interview and Selection
- Learning Center
- How do I enroll in the Learning Center?
- How do I register for a class?
- I forgot my log in and/or password. How do I find my login information?
- I've transferred to a new department. How do I update my Learning Center profile?
- How do I drop a class?
- I need a particular class to complete my certificate program, but I don’t see it on the schedule. How often are the classes offered?
- How do I see what classes are being offered? Are there classes on the schedule more than 90 days from now?
- I've completed all the required classes for a certificate program. What do I need to do to get my EPS completion certificate?
- How do I get a copy of my Learning Center transcript?
- I attended a class not offered by the Learning Center but I want to add it to my transcript. How do I do that? (3rd Party classes)
- I made mistake on a class I added as a third party class to my transcript. How do I fix it?
- Benefits - Cobra
- What is COBRA?
- How and when will I be notified of continuing my health coverage?
- How much does COBRA Continuation Coverage cost?
- When and how must payment for COBRA Continuation Coverage be made?
- When does my health insurance coverage end?
- When is my payment due?
- When would my coverage start?
- Who administers the program?
- Who do I contact if I have any questions on my COBRA election?
- Benefits - Medicare
- Can I enroll in Medicare at any time?
- Do I need to sign up for Medicare Part D (Prescription) coverage?
- Do I need to sign up for Medicare when I turn age 65?
- How do I find out more information about the Medicare Advantage Plan?
- How do I know if I’m eligible for Medicare?
- How does Medicare pay for medical services?
- How much does Medicare cost?
- I am a pre 97/98 hire. Do I retain the same retiree health benefits when I retire?
- I am already retired from the County and am enrolled in the Retiree Health Benefits Program, but I am still working full-time in the private sector. Do I still need to enroll in Medicare when I turn 65?
- I am curious about what Medicare Parts A and B will cost me when I retire. Is there some where I can go to research this?
- I am over 65 and covered under a COBRA policy. Is COBRA considered creditable coverage?
- I have a spouse who qualifies for Medicare. If I retire at 66 or older, will I be penalized for not enrolling in Medicare at age 65?
- I have a spouse who will eventually qualify for Medicare, but currently is only 62. I am 65 and want to retire. Can I enroll in Medicare now, even though my spouse is not yet eligible?
- Should I enroll in Medicare Part A at age 65 even if I am still employed?
- Should I enroll in Medicare Part B at age 65 even if I am still employed?
- What are some of the advantages of enrolling in Part B?
- What is Medicare?
- What is the Medicare Advantage Plan?
- Who do I contact for more information on Medicare?
- Do I need to notify you when I am eligible and enroll in Medicare?
- Is there another Plan option available if I have Medicare?
- Benefits - Deferred Compensation
- Can I purchase PERS service credits with my 457 or 401(a) dollars?
- Can I take a loan from my 457 or my 401(a) plan?
- How is the performance of the offered investment options evaluated?
- What are the enrollment periods for the 457 and 401(a) plans?
- What are the participation rates for the 457 and 401(a) plans?
- What are the responsibilities of the Deferred Compensation Committee?
- What is a Roth 457 plan?
- What is the authority of the Washoe County Deferred Compensation Committee?
- What is the minimum contribution required for participation in the plans?
- Where can I get more information and education on saving for my retirement?
- Why does Washoe County have only one provider for the Deferred Compensation plans?
- Benefits - GAP
- Can I check my individual account online?
- How can I cover my dependents through a GAP plan?
- How can I obtain an EOB (Explanation of Benefits)?
- How should I submit my Claim Form and supporting documentation to American Fidelity?
- I want to submit a claim for reimbursement. Where can I find these forms?
- What constitutes a qualifying event?
- What does the GAP cover?
- What if I want to drop a dependent?
- What is the GAP Plan?
- What number do I call should I wish to follow up on the fax, or if I have other questions?
- Who administers the GAP Plan?
- Benefits - Health Saving Account
- Can I have and participate in an HSA if I am on Medicare?
- Can I pay my health insurance premiums with an HSA?
- Can I purchase long-term care insurance with money from my HSA?
- Can I roll the money from my HSA into an IRA?
- Can I stay on the HSA/HDHP when I retire from Washoe County?
- Can I use my HSA to pay for medical services provided in other countries?
- Can my employer contribute to my HSA?
- Do I have to contribute to my HSA? Can I change my contribution amount at anytime?
- Do I have to use the HSA in conjunction with the HDHP?
- Do unused funds in an HSA roll over year after year?
- How do I access funds in my HSA?
- How do I know if the HSA is a good choice for me?
- How much does it cost to maintain my bank account with American Fidelity?
- I am an active employee that has access to, but I am not utilizing, veteran’s benefits or Tri- Care. Can I enroll in the HSA/HDHP?
- I have a 25 year-old dependent on my health plan. Can I add them to the HSA/HDHP?
- I have a current FSA for medical and dependent care reimbursements. How will this impact my ability to join the HSA/HDHP plan?
- In what bank will HSA contributions be deposited and will those funds be FDIC insured?
- Is the network of doctors for the HDHP the same as for the current PPO Plan?
- My spouse and I both currently work at Washoe County. Can we both have an HSA/HDHP?
- My spouse has a Flexible Spending Account or Health Reimbursement Arrangement through their employer. Can I still have an HSA through my employment with Washoe County?
- What happens if I spend more than I have in the account?
- What happens if I use the money in my HSA for expenses other than medical?
- What happens to the money in an HSA after I turn age 65?
- What is a Health Savings Account?
- What is a limited-purpose Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
- What is a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)?
- What is the difference between an FSA and an HSA?
- What is the maximum amount of pre-tax dollars that I can contribute to an HSA?
- Who decides whether the money I’m spending from my HSA is for “qualified medical expense?”
- Who is administering our HDHP claims?
- Who will be the “bookkeeper” for my HSA?
- Would dental and vision coverage be the same as they are now?
- What if I contribute more than the employee contribution limit?
- I want to cover my domestic partner on my HDHP. Can I use the HSA funds to pay for out-of-pocket expenses?
- What happens to HSA funds when an employee is no longer covered by the qualifying High Deductible Health Plan leaves Washoe County, or turns age 65?
- Benefits - Life Insurance
- Can I name more than one beneficiary to my life insurance?
- Can I purchase additional life insurance?
- Can only family members be named as the beneficiary to my life insurance?
- Do I lose my life insurance benefit when I retire?
- Does the County offer life insurance?
- How does the $1,000 beneficiary benefit work?
- What if I predecease my spouse? Will they still be entitled to any beneficiary benefit?
- What is the difference between a primary and a contingent beneficiary?
- Benefits-Medical Insurance
- Am I required to receive care only from contracted providers?
- Do the Washoe County health plans include prescription drug coverage?
- How can I find out how much it will cost to carry my dependents on my insurance?
- How do I add and/or delete a dependent?
- How do I change health insurance plans?
- How do I find out if my doctor is a provider on my plan?
- How do I find out more information about the Medicare Advantage Plan?
- How much does the County contribute toward premiums for me and my dependents?
- I lost my insurance card. How can I obtain a new one?
- I see preventative and routine medical care is now covered at 100%. What exactly does this include?
- My dependent child just turned 19. Is he/she still covered?
- My spouse/partner has a new job and insurance is being offered. Can I remove them from my insurance?
- My spouse/partner lost his/her job. Can I add them to my insurance?
- What hospitals are associated with each plan?
- What if I do not want to make any changes during Open Enrollment?
- What is the “Open Enrollment” period?
- What is the GAP Plan?
- What is the Medicare Advantage Plan?
- When do my health insurance benefits go into effect?
- Where is the Benefits Office? How do I contact them?
- How do I find out more about the plans offered through the Health Benefits Program?
- Benefits-Obra
- Are there any fees or charges for participating?
- Are there any penalties at withdrawal?
- Aside from my quarterly statement, how else can I check my account balance?
- Do I need to notify anyone if I change my name and/or address?
- If my contributions are not currently taxable, do I need to make any adjustments to my tax returns each year?
- Is participation in the OBRA deferred compensation plan mandatory?
- What are the payout options available to me when I separate from service?
- What happens when I leave County employment?
- What if I become a full-time employee with my employer?
- What is a Section 457 deferred compensation plan?
- What is OBRA?
- When can I withdraw my money?
- When will I have to pay income tax on my OBRA deferred compensation account?
- Where are the contributions invested?
- Why am I required to participate?
- Will I receive any account statement?
- Benefits - Retirees
- Can I name more than one beneficiary to my life insurance?
- Can only family members be named as the beneficiary to my life insurance?
- Do I lose my life insurance benefit when I retire?
- How does the $1,000 beneficiary benefit work?
- What is the difference between a primary and a contingent beneficiary?
- Am I required to receive care only from contracted providers?
- Can I change my health plan upon retirement?
- Do the Washoe County health plans include prescription drug coverage?
- Can I add and/or delete a dependent when I transfer to a Retiree Health Plan?
- How much would it cost to add my dependent?
- I see preventative and routine medical care is now covered at 100%. What exactly does this include?
- If I am responsible for any premiums, how will the deductions work with my PERS check?
- What if I am retiring out of the area?
- What if I do not want to make any changes to my insurance during Open Enrollment?
- What if I do not want to make any changes to my insurance when I retire?
- What if I want to continue my dental insurance when I retire?
- What is the GAP Plan?
- What is the Medicare Advantage Plan?
- Can I utilize the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) after I retire?
- Do I need to do anything with my Deferred Compensation Account through Voya?
- Can I continue my AFLAC, American Fidelity and/or Western insurance coverage after I retire?
- Can I do a one-time only deferral into my Voya account from my last check?
- What if I want to stop a voluntary deduction prior to my last check?
- When I receive my vacation, sick and/or compensation payoff, how will it be taxed?
- When will I receive my pay-off check and can it be separate from my normal check?
- Who issues my retirement checks?
- What if I predecease my spouse? Will they still be entitled to any beneficiary benefit?
- How do I find out if my doctor is a provider on my plan?
- How do I find out more about the plans offered through the Retiree Health Benefits Program?
- How do I find out more information about the Medicare Advantage Plan?
- How do I add or delete a dependent?
- Boards & Committees
- Deferred Compensation Committee
- 2021
- 2020
- 2018
- Feb. 14, 2018
- May 9, 2018
- June 5, 2018
- Aug. 8, 2018
- Aug. 29, 2018
- Oct. 31, 2018
- 10-31-2018 DCC Agenda.pdf
- 10-31-2018 Item 4 ICMA-RC Presentation.pdf
- 10-31-2018 Item 6 Voya Presentation -1.pdf
- 10-31-2018 Item 6 Voya Presentation - 2.pdf
- 10-31-2018 Item 6 Voya Presentation.pdf
- 08-29-2018 Minutes.pdf
- Nov. 15, 2018
- 11-15-2018 DCC Agenda.pdf
- 11-15-2018 Item 8 - 2018 DCC Committee Resolution 18-069.pdf
- 11-15-2018 Item 10 AndCo 3Q 2018.pdf
- 11-15-2018 Item 4 Treasurers Report Ending 10-31-2018.pdf
- 11-15-2-18 Item 7 Travel Regulations Pertaining to County Officers and Employees.pdf
- 11-15-2018 Item 9 MassMutual 3Q 2018.pdf
- 11-15-2018 Item 4 Treasurers Report Ending 10-31-20181.pdf
- 10-31-2018 Minutes.pdf
- 2019
- Deferred Compensation Committee
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FAQ
- Employment Verification
- Recruitment
- Online Application
- Examinations
- Interview and Selection
- Learning Center
- Benefits - Cobra
- Benefits - Medicare
- Benefits - Deferred Compensation
- Benefits - GAP
- Benefits - Health Saving Account
- Benefits - Life Insurance
- Benefits-Medical Insurance
- Benefits-Obra
- Benefits - Retirees
- Boards & Committees
Welcome to Washoe County Human Resource web page, a place where careers begin, employee skills are enhanced, and people participate in making our community a healthy, prosperous region with a strong sense of community.
Mission Statement
The mission of Washoe County Human Resources is to provide pro-active and responsive leadership, resources and a full-range of hire through retire services to support the mission, vision and values of Washoe County.
Location
1001 E. Ninth Street,
Building A, Room 220
Reno, NV 89512
Phone 775-328-2081
Fax 775-328-6119
VOE's please fax to 775-328-6119
For career and recruitment inquiries email careers@washoecounty.us
Washoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, age, disability or national origin in the activities and/or services which it provides. EOE