SUPERVISOR 1, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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

The Nevada Department of Transportation in Carson City, NV is hiring a Supervisor 1, Associate Engineer in the Materials Division. The incumbent will supervise technical staff, train Pavement Analysis staff for office and field-testing, oversee field-testing activities, and perform data entry into the Pavement Management System (PMS).

This on-site position requires a BS in civil engineering, an Engineering Intern certification, and several years of related engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college.
• Engineering Intern certification and four years of subprofessional engineering experience.
• Four years of experience at the Engineering Technician II level or above.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional engineering staff and coordinate activities.
• Train Pavement Analysis staff for office and field testing.
• Oversee and assist in field-testing activities.
• Enter pavement research data into PMS per policy and guidelines.
• Prepare drafts for budget and requisitions for equipment/materials.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Staff training

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineering Intern Certification

Tools

Pavement Management System (PMS)

Job description

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring a Supervisor 1, Associate Engineer located in Carson City, NV in the Materials Division. Incumbent performs standard supervisory duties in relation to the section's technical staff. Adequately train Pavement Analysis staff in all job duties pertaining to the section such that they can perform office and field-testing activities effectively. Oversee and assist in the field-testing activities effectively. Oversee and assist in the field-testing activities required by the section. Perform data entry of pavement research and condition data into the Pavement Management System (PMS) in accordance with the established policies and guidelines of the section. Assist supervisors in special research projects or other assignments as requested. Maintain and preserve the section's tool and supply inventory and prepare drafts for budget and purchase requisitions to obtain equipment and/or materials for the section. Perform operational calibrations as required for all vehicles and equipment of the section so that the systems meet the manufacturer and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications. 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.

Positions in this series supervise professional engineering associates, technical engineering staff, and/or engineering students; direct activities of assigned staff, organize personnel, equipment and materials, and delegate assignments; evaluate the performance of employees according to established policies and work performance standards; ensure accurate and timely completion of work assignments; and provide guidance and training.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field.


• Certified as an Engineering Intern and four years of subprofessional engineering experience.


• Four years of experience at the Engineering Technician II level or above.


• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

Supervisors at all levels coordinate employees and/or work groups performing a wide variety of engineering functions depending on the program/project assignment.

Program areas may include, but are not limited to, environmental services, materials and testing, survey projects, road design, transportation safety projects, traffic design, structural inspections, and research and development.

Under general supervision, incumbents supervise technical engineering employees and perform engineering functions requiring analysis of diverse data and the exercise of judgment impacting daily operations and policy and procedure implementation. Duties result in a product or provide a service or recommendation used by others in making decisions. Incumbents supervise staff and their work with considerable independence, and interpret and apply general guidelines, policies and procedures. Positions at this level deal with others at similar levels or external peers and higher supervisory levels for the purpose of answering questions requiring interpretation and application of policy.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of: current engineering principles and practices; practical application of geometry, trigonometry and algebra; engineering terminology, concepts and calculations.

General knowledge of: Occupational Safety and Health Administration and applicable health and safety regulations.

Ability to: make logical engineering judgments; read and comprehend technical and scientific documents, maps, specifications and plans; make computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles; analyze and interpret information, technical data, problems, situations, practices and procedures; define specific engineering problems and objectives; identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies and relationships, and recognize alternatives and their implications; use a scientific calculator; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department staff, management, contractors, the public and other outside entities; work within the Cartesian coordinate system; complete workload within established deadlines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; perform work according to established policies and procedures; and work independently and as part of a team.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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