Training Required for Supervisors of Classified Employees
All supervisors of classified employees are required to attend training to familiarize themselves with the unique terms and conditions associated with state employment.
These requirements are outlined in section 284.498 of the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC). A summary is listed below:
Within 6 months after the appointment of an employee to a supervisory position or managerial position, the employee shall attend a training class concerning the evaluation of the performance of employees. The University offers an on-campus course which satisfies this requirement.
Within 12 months after an appointment of an employee to a supervisory position or managerial position, the employee shall attend at least one training class in each of the following areas.
- Equal employment opportunity;
- Interviewing and hiring;
- Alcohol and drug testing;
- Progressive disciplinary procedures; and
- Handling of grievances.
Within 3 years after an employee is appointed to a supervisory position or managerial position, the employee shall attend additional supervisory or managerial training which, when added to the amount of training received pursuant to the above requirements, equals at least 40 hours of training.
For every 3-year period after the initial 3-year period, a supervisor or managerial employee shall attend at least 40 hours of training to enhance his/her supervisory or managerial skills. Such training must include at least two of the training classes described above. An employee who receives credit for a training class described above in a 3-year period will not receive credit for taking that same training class in the next two following 3-year periods.
The appointing authority, at his/her discretion, may accept, in lieu of the training required above, supervisory or managerial training taken by the employee during the 36 months immediately preceding his/her appointment.
To meet the training requirements of this section, the employee may take training from:
(a) The University of Nevada, Las Vegas or an institution within the NSHE;
(b) A formal training program (on or off-campus);
(c) The Nevada Department of Personnel; or
(d) Any combination of (a), (b) and (c).
Please contact Hilary Bockstanz via e-mail at hilary.bockstanz@unlv.edu or by phone at 895-0503 if you have any questions about the required training.
