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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- Feb. 9, 2022
- May 11, 2022
- 05-11-2022 DCC Agenda
- 05-11-2022 Item 4 A_B - 4-30-22 - Distribution.pdf
- 05-11-2022 Item 9 Washoe County 1Q22
- 05-11-2022 Item 9 Washoe County Investment Policy 2021
- 05-11-2022 Item 7 Washoe County 401a
- 05-11-2022 Item 7 Washoe County 457b
- 05-11-2022 Item 7 Washoe County OBRA
- 05-11-2022 Item 8 Washoe County 1Q2022 Meeting Binder1_Voya
- 05-11-2022 Item 9 AndCo 4-30-2022 Market Update
- 05-11-2022 Item 9 SP 500 Total Return Index History
- 2-9-2022 DCC Minutes - FINAL
- Aug. 10, 2022
- 8-10-2022 Item 4 Financial Report June-30-22-For Distribution
- 8-10-2022 Item 6 Presentation PowerPoint INVESTING_201_SEMINAR
- 8-10-2022 Item 6 WashoeCo_2022 Mkt Comm Slides_7.28.22
- 8-10-2022 Item 7 Easy Enroll FAQ 2022
- 8-10-2022 Item 7 Managed Accounts Benefits Brochure for Employers
- 8-10-2022 Item 7 Morningstar Retirement Manager Participant Overview
- 8-10-2022 Item 7 Voya Campaign Communications
- 8-10-2022 Item 8 664389 2Q Washoe Countypdf
- 8-10-2022 Item 8 664390 2Q Washoe County OBRA
- 8-10-2022 Item 8 664491 Washoe County 401 2Q
- 8-10-2022 Item 9 2022-07-31 SP 500 - Growth Drawdown and Trading Days Chart-Set
- 8-10-2022 Item 9 A Closer Look at the Measurement of Inflation V2
- 8-10-2022 Item 9 Washoe County 2Q22
- 08-10-2022 DCC Agenda
- 8-10-2022 Item 9 Market Update - Daily Returns
- 05-11-2022 DCC Minutes
- Nov. 9, 2022
- 2023
- 2018
- Deferred Compensation Committee
- Equity
Labor Relations
Overview
Washoe County has 11 labor units representing employees in the workforce. The Labor Relations Division of Human Resources is responsible for:
- Negotiating contracts between the County and the Labor Units
- Maintaining positive Management-Labor relations between the County and its employees
- Providing support for departments to resolve employee conflict
- Representing the County in grievance and arbitration hearings
- Interpreting contract language
- NRS 288 - Recognition of and Negotiation with Employee Organizations
Labor Associations
WCEA
The Washoe County Employees Association represents both supervisory and non-supervisory employees.
Justin Norton President
Don Gil Labor Representative
Phone: 775 329-9750
Fax: 775 329-1724
Website: www.wcea.us
WCEA Non-Supervisory Contract 2022-2024
WCEA Supervisory Contract 2022-2024
WCSDA
The Washoe County Sheriff's Deputies Association represents non-supervisory Sheriff Deputies.
Jason Lesher President
Phone: 775 221-7475
Richard Spaulding Operations Vice President
Brett Seegmiller Detention Vice President
Website: http://www.washoecountysda.com/
WCSDA Non-Supervisory Contract 2022-2024
WCSDA Twelve Hour Workday Agreement 2009
WCSSDA
The Washoe County Sheriff's Supervisory Deputies Association represents supervisory Sheriff Deputies.
Cameron Wagner Vice President
WCSSDA Supervisory Contract 2022-2024
WCNA
The Washoe County Nurses' Association represents both supervisory and non-supervisory employees in nursing classifications.
Tasha Pascal President
Phone: 775 785-4787
Christine Ballew Vice-President
Phone: 775 328-6162
WCNA Non-Supervisory Contract 2022-2024
WCNA Supervisory Contract 2022-2024
WCPAA
The Washoe County Public Attorney's Association represents District Attorneys and Public Defenders.
Jay Slocum President
Phone: 775 337-4840
WCDAIA
The Washoe County District Attorney Investigators' Association represents supervisory and non-supervisory District Attorney Investigators.
German Rodriguez President
Phone: 775 321-4332
JJ Stallings Vice President
Phone: 775 321-4322
WCDAIA Non-Supervisory Contract 2022-2024
WCDAIA Supervisory Contract 2022-2024
WCASOA
The Washoe County Alternative Sentencing Officers' Association represents supervisory and non-supervisory Alternative Sentencing Officers'.
Sean McVickers President
Phone: 775 221-8400
Andrew Sherbondy Vice President
Phone: 775 327-8381
WCASOA Non-Supervisory Contract 2022-2024
WCASOA Supervisory Contract 2022-2024
Truckee Meadows Protection District
Collective Bargaining Agreements - Truckee Meadows Fire District (tmfpd.us)
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.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.