Carson City, NV -
November 03, 2014Department of Business
and Industry Director Bruce Breslow today announced that Steve George has been
appointed as administrator of the Division of Industrial Relations.
George was appointed to fill the vacancy after previous administrator Don
Soderberg was named Director of the Nevada Department of Employment, Training
and Rehabilitation in October.
George has 16 years’
experience in state government during which time he has worked for four
constitutional officers- Attorney General, Governor, Secretary of State and
State Treasurer. Most recently, he served five years as the Chief of Staff at
the Treasurer’s Office where his duties included supervision of the various divisions
and programs, managing budget and personnel, serving as a liaison with
legislators and government officials and the public, and managing special
projects.
He has also authored
and/or revised two books relating to the history of Nevada: the 11th
edition of the Political History of Nevada, published by the Secretary
of State’s office; and Moving Nevada into the 21st Century:
Governor Kenny C. Guinn, the history of the former governor’s term in
office, which he completed while serving as Governor Guinn’s Director of
Communications.
About the Division of
Industrial Relations
The Division of
Industrial Relations, a Department of Business and Industry agency, promotes
and enforces safety in the workplace. Should injury or illness occur, the
Division ensures the timely and appropriate delivery of benefits. The
Division encompasses five units to address worker safety including Workers’
Compensation, Nevada OSHA, Mechanical Section, Mine Safety and Training, and
Safety Consultation and Training (SCATS). For more information about the
Division, please visit www.dirweb.state.nv.us.
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