STAFF 1, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER - NDOT ROTATIONAL ENGINEER PROGRAM

Announcement Number: 47828 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 06/21/2024 Close Date: 07/05/2024 Recruiter:
HEATHER HARDCASTLE
Phone: (775)888-7809
Email: hhardcastle@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 9 Days 18 Hrs 48 Mins
The Position

Staff Associate Engineers perform professional engineering assignments not requiring licensure by the State Board of Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions within the Nevada Department of Transportation's Rotational Engineer Program. Rotational Engineers work in various divisions throughout the department and gain experience in different civil engineering disciplines while gaining a perspective of department operations.

The knowledge gained will provide the individual with the necessary skills and experience to seek career opportunities within the department and prepare for future leadership roles, including supervisory and managerial. Incumbents will progress through two phases of the program over 24 months. Phase one takes incumbents through a 19-month core training rotation through 14 major divisions within the agency: Structural Design, Roadway Design, Materials, Hydraulics, Maintenance and Asset Management, Traffic Operations, Traffic Safety, Construction, Project Management, Environmental Services, Stormwater, Right-of-Way, Planning, and Location. Phase two allows incumbents to gain more in-depth exposure to a specific division or district based on the incumbent's career interests. Civil engineering fieldwork experience gained in a college-level internship, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) program, or college research position is required. Having and maintaining a valid Driver's license is required. The position location is at the Nevada Department of Transportation's headquarters in CARSON CITY, with travel up to 50% of the time on the job, statewide, outside of Carson City on a limited basis is required. Working a variable schedule outside the typical Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule with possible nights and/or weekends is required. 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.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-6_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum 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. Special Notes Employees in this class who are not registered professional engineers may not represent themselves as such to other persons or entities. Special Requirements Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Additional Position Criteria Civil engineering fieldwork experience gained in a college-level internship, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) program, or college research position is required. Failure to indicate experience will result in the denial of application. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) During the duration of appointment in the Rotational Engineer program, having and maintaining a valid Driver's license to operate NDOT fleet motor vehicles to reach multiple duty stations and field locations is required. Are you able to meet this requirement?

2) The Rotational Engineer program phase one requires travel up to 50% of time on the job, statewide outside of Carson City on a limited basis. Can you meet this requirement?

3) The Rotational Engineer program requires a variable work schedule that may be outside the typical Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 PM schedule with possible nights and/or weekends. Can you meet this requirement?
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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