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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
- American Fidelity Interest Form.pdf
About HR
Human Resources Mission Statement
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.
Laws & Regulations
Washoe County Department of Human Resources follows the Merit Personnel System. Learn more about what employment laws and regulations and the Merit Personal System in Governance.
Human Resources Services
The following is a general description of Human Resource functions and is not inclusive of all responsibilities of the Human Resources Department.
HR Administration
The Administrative Function supports the human capital budgeting activities; ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws; conduct workforce planning programs; support and enhance County diversity efforts; administer alternate staffing programs; and research, interpret, maintain, and develop County/employee agreements, ordinances, and Countywide human resource policies.
Benefits Administration
Benefits Administration coordinates, manages and supports the health and wellness, medical and financial benefits available to Washoe County employees and retirees.
Employee Services
The Technical Services Team handles Classification and Compensation Plans, contract, code and policy administration, employee relations and personnel payroll services. In addition, the team provides development and technical support and training for SAP Application.
Please see FAQ's for employment verification information.
Labor Relations
Washoe County has 11 labor association representing employees in the workforce. Please visit Labor Relations for detailed information about the Associations and their contracts.
Labor Relations handles all contract issues and/or progressive discipline.
Talent Management
The Talent Management Team is committed to providing qualified candidates in a timely manner to Washoe County departments. Pursuant to NRS, Washoe County is a Merit System, which requires candidates to compete to demonstrate their merit and fitness for positions and requires an open competitive recruitment process, using valid selection/testing instruments. Best practices are used to recruit highly qualified candidates. Human Resources provides equal employment opportunity based upon federal requirements specified in the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection.
The Recruitment and Selection Team handles all Washoe County recruitments, testing and coordination with departments.
The Talent Management Team provides Strategic Workforce Planning, Individual Development Plans, Learning and Performance, and all related training.
Important Links
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Phone: 775 328-2081 Fax: 775 328-6119 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
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