STAFF 2, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Announcement Number: 48173 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/22/2024 Close Date: 08/12/2024 Recruiter:
CHRISTI HOUSE
Phone: (775)888-1486
Email: christi.house@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 20 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 advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

This position is located within the Constructability Section of the Construction Division in Carson City, Nevada. Incumbent is responsible for the review of plans, specifications, and special provisions for accuracy, completeness, and constructability providing recommendations as needed. Attend project meetings necessary to ensure quality control for highway construction, contract documents. Calculate Liquidated damages, working days, fuel factor, user cost, and assist in the development of Limitations of Operations and Transportation Management Plans (TMP) as requested. Develop Time Determination Schedule (TDS) to determine working days. Document assumptions used in the development of all TDS schedules. Perform project field reviews at various stages of project design and provide engineering recommendations. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-6_0/ 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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

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) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related engineering field and two years of professional engineering experience; OR Certification by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as an Engineer Intern, and two years of professional engineering experience in civil engineering or closely related engineering field; OR two years of experience as a Staff I, Associate Engineer or Supervisor I, Associate Engineer 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 This position requires travel to remote locations throughout the State, often with overnight stays. A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. 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) 1) 1) **This will not be used to determine eligibility** Describe your experience in the following areas: a) Review of highway construction plans and specifications; and b) calculating working days, liquidated damages and user costs on a project.

2) 2) 2) **This will not be used to determine eligibility** Describe your experience in participating in the following: a) preliminary design field studies; b) traffic control meetings; and c) constructability reviews.

3) 3) 3) **This will not be used to determine eligibility** Describe your experience scheduling construction projects or construction activities including the use of critical path method of analysis.

4) 4) 4) **This will not be used to determine eligibility** Describe your experience interacting with other division/department staff, city, state and federal agencies, private businesses and/or the public to obtain or provide information.

5) 5) 5) **This will not be used to determine eligibility** Describe your experience interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, regulations and statutory requirements as related to the transportation field.
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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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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