Engagement and Programs Specialist

Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Engagement and Programs Specialist in the Department of Communications. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year. Under general supervision, manages programs, performs community engagement and outreach, public engagement and communication activities as well as research and analysis;

and performs related duties as assigned.

Please Note:

While the current Engagement and Programs Specialist vacancy is within the Department of Communications, the list that is established may be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Community Development and Services.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Range of $66,395.24 - $99,592.86 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
• * to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
• ** Contingent upon the City's financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)
• Work-Life Balance
• Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
• The expected schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 5:30pm
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Leave and Holidays Policy
• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
• Retirement Benefits
• Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
• Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
• Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
• *** to review all City Employee Benefits

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a closely related field
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in community outreach, public engagement, program coordination, or related public sector services
• Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483, depending on assignment

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Resume
* Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application,  for attachment instructions. ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%) - Monday, September 14, 2026 (Best-Qualified Candidates) Selection Interview - Monday, September 21, 2026 (Top-Scoring Candidates) All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above.

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and…