Deputy Administrator

Announcement Number: 1956834883

State of Nevada
Invites you to apply for
DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR THE STATE OF NEVADA
MISSION
The Nevada Way: Empowering the executive
branch to provide solution-oriented
customer service to residents, businesses,
and visitors so Nevada is recognized for its
world-class destinations, its innovative and
business-friendly economic environment, its
quality of life, and its efficiently and
effectively run state government.
VISION
Governing with transparency and fiscal
responsibility; working with local
government, non-profit and industry
partners; delivering dependable services to
citizens and visitors; and creating
opportunities for Nevadans to lead safe,
healthy, prosperous, and productive lives.
"OUR CAPACITY TO
ACHIEVE GREAT DEEDS
WILL NEVER BE IN
QUESTION, BECAUSE WE
WILL FOLLOW THE NEVADA
WAY - NEVER GIVE UP,
NEVER GIVE IN, AND NEVER
STOP DREAMING."
Governor Joe Lombardo
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
The State of Nevada, encompassing over
110,000 square miles, is a land of vast
natural beauty, economic diversity, and
cultural vibrancy. Known as the "Silver
State" for its historic mining legacy, Nevada
today is equally recognized for its dynamic
cities, rugged outdoor landscapes, and spirit
of independence. Anchored by metropolitan
hubs like Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada also
offers a rich tapestry of rural communities,
tribal lands, and open desert that reflect its
deep Western roots.
Home to more than 3.2 million residents,
Nevada is one of the fastest-growing states
in the nation. The state features no personal
income tax, a favorable business climate,
and year-round recreational opportunities-
from world-class entertainment and dining
to hiking, skiing, and stargazing beneath
some of the clearest night skies in the U.S.
With over 300 days of sunshine annually in
many regions, Nevada's climate ranges from
the dry heat of the Mojave Desert to the
four-season beauty of the Sierra Nevada.
The state is also home to Lake Tahoe, Great
Basin National Park, Red Rock Canyon, and
more than 800,000 acres of state park land.
Nevada balances innovation and tradition,
offering a high quality of life, a growing
emphasis on sustainability and technology,
and a commitment to preserving the natural
and cultural richness that makes the state
truly one of a kind.
2 NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) preserves, protects and promotes Nevada
agriculture through its five divisions: Administrative Services, Animal Industry, Food and
Nutrition, Measurement Standards, and Plant Health and Compliance.
VISION STATEMENT:
The department strives to uphold regulatory excellence, safeguard public and
environmental health, protect consumers, ensure worker safety, and promote food
security throughout the state.
UNIT SECTIONS:
Division of
Animal Industry
The Division of Animal Industry oversees an array of programs,
including Livestock Inspection, Veterinary Medical Services,
Commercial Feed, Dairy, Meat Inspection, Food Safety, Livestock
Enforcement, Virginia Range Feral/Estray Management, and
Predatory Animal and Rodent Control. These programs employ 46
full-time employees and 50 part-time employees, performing duties
throughout the state.
Activities managed within these programs include, but are not
limited to, food safety and food establishment inspections; brand
inspection and registration; operation of two animal disease
laboratories to include veterinary diagnostician and crematory
services; operation of a food safety laboratory; dairy program
registration, licensing, inspection, and auditing for both producers
as well as dairy plants, wholesalers, and retailers; management of
the Virginia Range Feral/Estray horses; agricultural licensing; estray
livestock gathering, identification, and sale; and managing assorted
federal cooperative agreement and grant fund sources.

3 THE IDEAL
CANDIDATE
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
The successful candidate will be tasked with day-to-
day management operations and staff leadership
activities; public meeting presentations and testimony;
developing division goals, objectives, and strategic
plans; assisting with coordination and reporting of
grants and federal funding; and liaising with local,
state, and federal agencies as well as industry
organizations. Duties also include the supervision of
sworn law enforcement staff. Incumbents must be
available after hours and weekends for emergencies or
exigent situations that may arise.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
The incumbent will assist with tracking program
budgets, revenue, and expenditures; staff supervision,
including hiring, training, scheduling of job duties,
timesheet review and approval, mentoring, and
disciplinary actions; and auditing programs to ensure
compliance with state statutes, regulations, and federal
rules. The incumbent will assist in compiling program
information and statistics for reporting to local, state,
and federal entities. Responsibilities also include
managing all program statutory and regulatory changes,
developing and overseeing cooperative agreements,
managing public meeting presentations, and presenting
to stakeholder groups, including the Nevada State
Legislature.

Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college in one of the agricultural
sciences or directly related field and at least five years of
experience in the regulatory oversight or management of
agriculture. Experience in production agriculture, animal
science, biology, natural resource management, range
management, supervision of personnel, State of Nevada
disciplinary processes, familiarity and experience in state
administrative, legislative, and budgeting procedures is
preferred.

Join a team where your impact
will matter from day one.
KEY QUALITIES &
COMPETENCIES:
This position is the highest management
position under the Administrator for the
Division of Animal Industry. It oversees
the division at the Sparks office and, as
such, is responsible for working
collaboratively with other management
and staff, representatives of other state
agencies, federal and local jurisdictions,
vendors, industry representatives, and
others to coordinate program activities,
provide and obtain information, and
resolve problems for all division
programs.
The successful candidate must have
proven communication, interpersonal,
and management skills and the ability to
work with a diverse employee base. They
must be capable of operating in urban
and rural areas and have the ability to
navigate environments where strong
internal and external dynamics may
demand flexibility in operational
decisions and a high degree of
confidentiality in sensitive affairs.

Salary:
Employee/employer plan: $124,068
Employer paid plan: $104,809
LOCATION:
Sparks, NV, with statewide travel required
4 STATE BENEFITS
The State of Nevada offers a wide array of benefits to employees, including:
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance coverage
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of annual leave
• Three weeks of sick leave
• Participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• Access to a tax-sheltered deferred compensation plan
• No Social Security contributions (Medicare deduction still required)
• Additional benefits for long-term employees
• CBA
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive,
and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and
enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
5 APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and will continue to be
accepted until the position is filled. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to
submit their applications as soon as possible. Hiring may occur at any time during
the recruitment process. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter,
resume, and a list of three professional references to:
Chad Sestanovich, Administrator
Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Industry
4798 E. Idaho St.

Elko, NV 89801
Email: csestanovich@agri.nv.gov
In your cover letter please indicate how you heard about this position. If you heard
about this position through a website, please specify which website.
Thank you!
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Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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• State of Nevada

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