MANAGER 2, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

State of Nevada; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

State of Nevada is seeking a Manager 2, Professional Engineer for the Nevada Department of Transportation in Elko, NV. You will oversee district-level contracts, manage staff, and ensure roadway operations and safety across field crews.

You will interact with multiple divisions, handle stormwater compliance, budget inputs, and serve as an expert witness when required. On-site role with no remote work option.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Three years of progressively responsible engineering experience in a supervisory or project charge capacity; OR licensure with an equivalent education/experience; OR one year as Manager I, P.E. in Nevada State service; OR three years as Supervisor, P.E. in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal managers, administrators, executives and regulatory reps to solve problems and negotiate solutions.
• Direct and manage subordinate staff; establish performance standards and evaluate performance; recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
• Represent the department at hearings, meetings, and public inquiries; provide information on policies and projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Contract management

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Professional Engineer licensure (P.E.)

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Manager 2, Professional Engineer located in Elko, NV. This position is responsible for managing assigned construction contracts and provides supervision to the District Traffic Engineer and other team members. Collaborate with various NDOT Divisions and oversee district-level contracts, agreements, stormwater compliance, and roadway operations. Direct Stewardship Projects from application through final acceptance and handle fleet and equipment management. Ensure and promote safety across all projects and field crews. Functions as a construction project manager within a district. 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. 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.

Essential Qualifications

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

Job Duties

Interact and communicate with internal managers administrators as well as executives, officials and regulatory representatives to solve problems and negotiate solutions involving conflict or controversy requiring interpretation/application of policy or to negotiate solutions within policy guidelines. Direct and manage subordinate staff including subordinate supervisors; establish work performance standards and evaluate performance; recommend and initiate disciplinary action when necessary by reviewing circumstances, seriousness of offense, impacts, and probable cause to maintain fair and impartial control and to uphold the department's standards of performance; organize, coordinate and delegate projects and assignments. Represent the department at various hearings, meetings, conferences, public news media interviews, and at city and county council meetings to provide information and answer questions pertaining to federal and State rules and regulations and department policies, procedures and projects. Assist in budget development by recommending division, branch or section operational needs and other pertinent cost factors; attend finance, staff and status meetings to represent the division, branch or section. Provide technical engineering assistance to staff and various committees and groups; testify in court proceedings and claims against the department to provide oral and written testimony, as required, and serve as an expert witness in lawsuits and other court matters. Perform related duties as assigned. Under general direction, incumbents function as either the head of a major work unit in a division within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources such as Environmental Protection or Water Resources. Manager II, Professional Engineer positions are distinguished from the Manager I, Professional Engineer positions by the greater degree of complexity in the nature of work performed and the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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.

Detailed knowledge of: mathematics, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics to perform calculations and professional engineering work; engineering principles and practices; principles of organization and management in an engineering environment; civil engineering terminology.

Working knowledge of

management fundamentals in order to determine and revise priorities, assign tasks, influence personnel, and improve production.

Ability to:

communicate orally using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and provide information and to explain policies and procedures to persons of varying levels of engineering expertise; read, interpret, and determine the effect of technical documents, research reports, engineering journals, and federal and State regulations; review and critique the work of other personnel; make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with federal, state and local governments; adapt to anticipated and unanticipated changes due to internal or external factors in order to reach organizational goals and objectives; reason logically; work a varied schedule; travel on short notice for business purposes; respond to rapid changes in conversation involving difficult questions; think through the consequences of a decision before making it; negotiate, exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at a decision, conclusion or solution; solve conflicts by identifying the problem, determining its effects, analyzing alternate solutions, choosing the optimum solution, and taking the necessary action to implement the solution; foster a stimulating, accepting learning environment; and all knowledge, skills and abilities required at the lower level.

Recruiter Contact Information

Kristen Burke - [e-mail]

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255