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Description Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home. The Victim Witness Advocate Supervisor leads the Police Department's Victim Services Unit (VSU), overseeing the daily operations and professional development of a team of victim advocates. This role offers the opportunity to combine compassionate service with strong leadership by guiding staff, coordinating complex and high-risk advocacy efforts, and helping ensure victims receive timely, trauma-informed support and resources.

In addition to supervising day-to-day operations, the Victim Witness Advocate Supervisor plays an important role in shaping and strengthening victim services. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable laws and best practices, leading community outreach and education efforts, contributing to grant reporting and strategic planning, and building collaborative relationships with community organizations and partner agencies. This supervisory-level position is ideal for an experienced victim services professional who is ready to take on a leadership role, navigate complex situations with sound judgment, and help advance a responsive, effective, and compassionate victim services program.

This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants. The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns tasks, coordinates schedules, monitors workload, and ensures goals and objectives are met. Coaches, trains, and develops staff; provides guidance, evaluates performance, and participates in corrective action or disciplinary processes as appropriate. Manages program budgets; monitors expenditures, recommends resource allocations, and participates in grant proposals and reporting.

Oversees public outreach, education, and volunteer programs; prepares materials, conducts presentations, and maintains community partnerships. Provides direct advocacy and support to victims of crime; assists victims at crime scenes, hospitals, or other safe locations; provides information on victims' rights and resources. Maintains accurate records, prepares reports, and ensures compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

Represents the VSU in meetings with internal and external stakeholders; serves as a resource to community partners and professional groups. Minimum Qualifications The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application. Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, public or business administration, social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.

Each full year of work experience in social work, counseling, or victim advocacy beyond the four-year requirement will substitute for one year of the required education (30 semester or 45 quarter-hour credits). Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible social work, counseling, or victim advocacy experience, including administrative and/or lead supervisory experience. Master's degree in public or business administration will substitute for the administrative and/or lead supervisory experience Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license.

Requirements of the Position: Must successfully complete a background investigation meeting the standards required for non-sworn field personnel assigned to the Police Department, which may include fingerprinting, criminal history review, and other suitability assessments necessary for access to Police Department facilities and systems. Must successfully obtain and maintain required training and authorization for access to criminal justice information systems, including NCIC and NIBRS, within six months of hire. **Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.** Supplemental Information To Apply: Submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested through our job board at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reno by August 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m

PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Office, any Nevada Job Connect location, local libraries, or educational facilities. If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627

Application Preparation: A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications. Examination Process: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.

The examination will consist of online assessments, which include a Cognitive Abilities Test, a Situational Judgment Test, and an Emotional Intelligence Assessment, along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows: Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 40% Cognitive Abilities Test = 30% Situational Judgment Test = 30% Emotional Intelligence Assessment = For informational purposes only Online Assessment Details: Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window. The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on August 30, 2026.

Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder, so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process. Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details: The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire.

The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application. Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details.

Answers are subject to verification. Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.

Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online. "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted

TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted. Notification: Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.

We highly recommend opting in to receive text message notifications. Follow-up text messages may include updates about your application, next steps, and interviews. If you haven't opted in before, the option will appear before you submit your application.

If you've previously opted in or out, you can update your choice anytime in account settings in your governmentjobs.com profile. Testing Accommodation: We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability, you must inform the Chief Examiner by completing the Accommodation Request Form by the closing date of this announcement

All requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect. Contact Information: Reports (Rule XV, Section 2) Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information, including phone number, email, and mailing address. Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores: Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7): In the event of tie scores, candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order: City of Reno classified employees who are veterans City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans This preference is only used to break ties.

Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application. Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7): If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans' preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties.

If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application. Seniority Points: Seniority Credit (Rule VIII, Section 9): Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows: The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process.

For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum. Appointment and Certification: Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination

Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Probationary Period: Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12) Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period. The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted. Questions and Updates: Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.