ADMINISTRATOR 2 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Traffic Operations Division, is hiring an Administrator 2, Professional Engineer in Carson City, NV. This role oversees the division's operations, engineering and design services, ITS programs, and related activities, representing NDOT at intergovernmental meetings and hearings.

Applicants must hold a Professional Engineer license, have significant supervisory experience, and be able to supervise staff and contractors while aligning with the agency's

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and five years progressively responsible professional engineering experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity
• OR one year of experience as an Administrator I, P.E. in Nevada State service
• OR two years of experience as a Manager I, P.E., or Manager II, P.E. in Nevada State service
• OR licensure and an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsabilités

• Administer day-to-day operations and oversee major programs in the division or district.
• Represent the department at meetings and hearings with government entities.
• Manage finances and budgets for efficient operations.
• Supervise subordinate managers, supervisors, staff, and service providers.
• Develop and implement division policies and ensure compliance with laws.

Connaissances

Professional Engineer licensure

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Description du poste

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Traffic Operations Division is hiring for an Administrator 2, Professional Engineer in Carson City, NV. This position is responsible for the administration of the Traffic Operations Division. Responsibilities include: oversight and management of the transportation operations technology section, engineering and design services management, operations and network analysis management and ITS programs and operations management. This position represents the Department at meetings, committees, and hearings with federal, state, and local units of government. Provide for the supervision of subordinate staff and service providers retained by the Department. Support the Department and the Assistant Director of Operations by advancing the agency's mission, goals, objectives, and all applicable elements of the strategic plan. Administrators in this series are Professional Engineers (P.E.) who are responsible for the activities of a division or major functions within a division or a district. Incumbents administer day-to-day operations, and through subordinate managers and supervisors, implement major programs in the assigned district or division. Programs, projects and assignments at this level are broad and complex, requiring interpretation of laws and regulations, professional engineering judgment, and the assessment of conflicting situations. ***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.***

Administrators in this series are Professional Engineers (P.E.) who are responsible for the activities of a division or major functions within a division or a district. Incumbents administer day-to-day operations, and through subordinate managers and supervisors, implement major programs in the assigned district or division. Programs, projects and assignments at this level are broad and complex, requiring interpretation of laws and regulations, professional engineering judgment, and the assessment of conflicting situations.

Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and five years progressively responsible professional engineering experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity; OR one year of experience as an Administrator I, P.E. in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Manager I, P.E., or Manager II, P.E. in Nevada State service; OR licensure and an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Administer operations and oversee the management of assigned areas of responsibility; organize, plan and implement work through delegation and direction of subordinate managers, supervisors and staff; develop and implement division or section policies and procedures; implement State laws and departmental policies and procedures; ensure compliance with federal regulations, standards and guidelines.

Work with executives, officials and regulatory representatives to negotiate solutions to major or controversial issues within policy guidelines.

Perform professional engineering functions requiring the synthesis of previously unrelated data in order to develop solutions to complex problems impacting the administration and management of major, broad organizational services and achievement of long and short range goals.

Exercise executive control and final action over engineering projects as directed by management; decide courses of action based on engineering criteria to difficult problems which may impact the development of new policies, procedures and organizational areas of service.

Manage financial resources to ensure efficient operations and compliance with budgetary limitations.

Represent the department/district at hearings, meetings, conferences and committees with other entities and/or the public to explain department policies and projects, and to answer questions and provide information; provide expert testimony in court related to division/district operations, policies and procedures; represent the division/district at staff and management meetings; participate in various committees and associations for the purpose of formulating policy, evaluating products and processes, planning, and sharing information.

Supervise subordinate managers and supervisors as well as program and support staff to accomplish the established goals of the area of responsibility; interview applicants and select personnel; ensure appropriate training is provided; delegate authority and responsibility to staff; define guidelines to accomplish specific assignments; provide counseling, guidance, and motivation; initiate or recommend disciplinary action; establish work performance standards and evaluate performance.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general direction, incumbents plan, direct and manage the staff and activities of a large, complex and diverse division or a district within the Department of Transportation; perform administrative duties and professional engineering work; establish policies for the division and contribute to the development of departmental policy; and exercise executive control and final action on major engineering projects within department policies. This level is distinguished from the Administrator I, Professional Engineer by the greater complexity of the programs administered; broader scope of authority and supervisory responsibility; independence with which positions function; decision-making authority; size of the budget administered; and the consequence of actions taken and decisions made that impact the division, district and department.

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

engineering principles, practices and nomenclature; affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws and regulations applicable to public institutions; techniques for providing information to the general public; accounting and auditing procedures applicable to government contracts with outside firms; administration of personnel, accounting and property management.

Skill in:

financial and technical analysis; relating and communicating effectively with people from various educational, social, ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds; resolving human relations problems in a fair, equitable, and acceptable manner; and all knowledge, skills and abilities required at the lower level.

Ability to:

manage people and resources to include developing plans and making decisions; deliver oral presentations; deal with the public and individuals with tact, insight, and diplomacy; write concise reports, memos, and directives to include analytical reports; foresee consequences of decisions that impact the division or district; set priorities for division/district activities; read and write legal documents and engineering texts; remain calm in controversial/confrontational situations such as when conducting public hearings or dealing with irate citizens; make sound decisions on complex and diverse issues; meet division/district goals when unanticipated budget restraints and/or major project schedule changes occur; interpret and enforce State personnel policies and regulations; recommend or set priorities to effectively meet goals set by management; discuss a variety of job related topics on short or no notice; motivate others and stimulate people to effective action; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other divisions, districts and governmental agencies; prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, changes in assignments, pressures of deadlines, and competing requirements; interpret government regulations and directives as applied to division/district operations.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Stephanie Swanson - [e-mail]