The Civil Service Commission is established by the Nevada State Legislature in the Reno City Charter, Article IX. The Commission is an autonomous body of seven City of Reno residents with no other connection to the City of Reno whom are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council to serve a five-year term.

The Civil Service Commission is responsible for recruiting and developing the selection processes for the majority of positions that make up 90% of the City of Reno's employees, with the exception of temporary, appointed positions, and Municipal Court staff. 

You can find City of Reno job opportunities on the Jobs & Recruitment page.

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions 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.