STAFF 1, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation: 3 weeks

Sick Leave: 3 weeks

Holidays: 12 paid days

Retirement: PERS

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Payments

Job summary

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) in Carson City seeks an Associate Engineer to manage water rights within the Water Rights Section. The role involves statutory analysis of water right applications, drafting permit terms, and conducting field investigations to verify Proofs of Application of Water to Beneficial Use.

Ideal candidates hold an Engineer Intern certification or a civil engineering degree, plus relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Certification by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as Engineer Intern.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Two years of journey level technical experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician III in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, analyze and inspect transportation and highway systems and bridges.
• Design and analyze traffic systems including signals, lighting, striping and sign supports.
• Evaluate pavement sections and rehabilitation strategies.
• Review water-right applications; assist hearings and State Engineer rulings.
• Provide water quality clearance for highway projects and environmental reports.
• Review applications, oversee inspections, and enforce regulations for pollution control and site remediation.
• Identify and map bridges; conduct on-site inspections and finalize inspection reports.
• Conduct on-site highway construction inspections and prepare final reports.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Algebra, geometry & trigonometry

Engineering principles & practices

Graph & table formatting

Education

Certification by Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as Engineer Intern

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State.

This position is located within the Water Rights Section of the Division of Water Resources located in our Carson City office. This position will manage water rights pertaining to assigned hydrographic basins, including: perform statutory analysis of submitted water right applications, including drafting permit terms and rulings for review and signature by the State Engineer; draft certificates for review and signature by the State Engineer; answer inquiries from government agencies, private citizens, consultants, and others regarding Nevada water law and Division policies and procedures; and conduct field investigations to verify information submitted for Proofs of Application of Water to Beneficial Use, measure water level depths, and compile and analyze groundwater pumpage data. In addition, this position may review information submitted to the Division of Water Resources for Subdivisions, Proofs of Completion of Works, Proofs of Beneficial Use, and Relinquishments.

Associate Engineers perform a broad range of engineering work not requiring licensure by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Associate Engineers are distinguished from Engineering Technicians by greater latitude in the interpretation and application of established engineering criteria, and their technical expertise in the particular program area and/or knowledge acquired in a baccalaureate course of study in engineering or a related discipline. In addition, Associate Engineer duties are typically distinguished from advanced Engineering Technician duties by a greater responsibility for reviewing, interpreting and using judgment to make recommendations and determinations based on data received, organized, compiled and summarized by lower level technical staff including Engineering Technicians.

Essential Qualifications

Certification by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as an Engineer Intern; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field; OR two years of journey level technical experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Participate in the planning, design, analysis and inspection of construction and maintenance of transportation and highway systems, bridges, and other structures.

Design and analyze traffic systems including traffic signal systems, highway lighting systems, traffic striping detail and overhead traffic sign support structures.

Design and evaluate pavement structural sections for new and existing roadways; develop new structural section or develop appropriate rehabilitation strategy.

Perform technical and statutory review of water right applications; assist in hearings, preparing draft State Engineer Rulings and assist in administering water rights including water allocation, inventories, and distribution.

Provide water quality clearance for highway projects including technical reports for inclusion in required environmental impact statements and ensure compliance with federal and State water quality regulations; perform assessments and determine compliance with federal and State requirements regarding air quality, noise control and hazardous waste and prepare required reports.

Review applications, oversee inspections, and recommend appropriate enforcement action for facilities subject to federal and State regulations governing wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid and hazardous waste management, and site remediation; review designs and implementation of pollution control systems and environmental remediation projects.

Identify new, replaced and/or rehabilitated bridges and map the location for future scheduling; obtain and review bridge plans and specifications; participate in on-site inspections of in-service bridges to gather field data and prepare final inspection report.

Conduct on-site highway construction inspections to ensure adherence to specifications and recommend corrective action when needed; prepare final reports including the Construction Engineering Manpower Management System (CEMMS) for construction contracts awarded by the department.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Incumbents Either

• work under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Engineer and gain knowledge and experience required for licensure as a professional engineer; or
• work under general supervision and perform engineering work not requiring licensure. Staff I positions are distinguished from higher level Engineering Technicians by their participation in project design and management; responsibility for testing and inspections and the interpretation of results; determining the impact on project activities; and making design recommendations to professional engineers.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of: practical application of algebra, geometry and trigonometry to specific problems and situations.

Skills in: engineering principles and practices; graph and table formatting.

Ability to: make computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles; read and understand technical reports, maps, specifications, plans and related documents; write technical reports and compose correspondence for transmittal to other governmental agencies; convert mathematical data, quantities and measurements and calculate area, volume, length and proportion; plan, organize and schedule work to accomplish established objectives; work within a Cartesian coordinate system; work as part of a team; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and representatives from other agencies; work independently and follow through on assignments; interact diplomatically with the public in potentially hostile situations.

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