SUPERVISOR 1, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Public Employees Retirement System

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Job summary

State of Nevada, through the Nevada Department of Transportation Materials Division, in Carson City, seeks a Supervisor 1, Associate Engineer to oversee concrete testing, review test results for accuracy, and generate final reports for stakeholders.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with Resident Engineers and other divisions, and participate in AASHTO/CCRL accreditation efforts to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, or Engineering Intern certification with four years of subprofessional experience.
• Or four years of experience at the Engineering Technician II level or above.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional engineering staff and manage projects.
• Direct activities of assigned staff and allocate resources.
• Evaluate employee performance per policies and standards.
• Ensure timely completion of work and provide guidance and training.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Engineering Intern certification with 4 years subprofessional experience

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation Materials Division is hiring for a Supervisor 1, Associate Engineer located in Carson City, NV. Testing concrete samples, reviewing all tests completed for accuracy, producing reports for final view, communicating with Resident Engineers, other Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) divisions, concrete suppliers, testing firms, state and federal agencies. Review material specifications for accuracy and participate in developing changes. Participate in American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Re: Source and Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) accreditation programs. Manage the testing and training within the lab. 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

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field; OR certified as an Engineering Intern and four years of subprofessional engineering experience; OR four years of experience at the Engineering Technician II level or above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

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.

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

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

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

• 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