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The ideal candidate, in this position, will perform a variety of professional level duties in support of the City's engineering services and activities including planning, designing, inspecting, and implementing various regional road projects. They are the City representative for external transportation agencies to coordinate projects to ensure they are completed in a timely and cost effective manner. They will evaluate projects and provide solutions to ensure compliance with applicable criteria, regulations, and codes; and respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, property owners, developers, consultants, architects, surveyors, contractors, regulatory entities, City staff, and local partnering agencies. The candidate will interpret, explain, and enforce Department policies and procedures. This position will supervise one team member.
This is the entry/journey level certificated class in the Professional Engineer series.
There is currently one vacancy in the Public Works Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.
This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.Examples of Essential Functions- Perform professional level duties in support of the City's engineering services and activities including planning, designing, inspecting, and implementing various regional road projects.
- Review and contribute to contract specifications for construction of various regional road projects; research design requirements, perform engineering calculations, and analyze material and design data;;
- Participate in the management of assigned projects; review and contribute to consultant and construction contracts; coordinate and participate with engineering consultants; review and provide exception to contract changes.
- Conduct field inspections and investigations of construction projects; ensure compliance with established designs and all applicable codes and regulations; assist in the submission of City or Reno permit applications and facilitate permit process; prepare reports on recommended modifications or project details.
- Conduct technical reviews of plans and reports for projects affecting City streets, sewers, drains, and related public works facilities for adequacy and conformance with applicable municipal codes and regulations.
- Analyze various engineering functions including geometrics, right-of-way, grading, utilities, hydrology, , traffic striping and signals, safety, ADA, multimodal, landscaping, access management, constructability, and traffic control plans; evaluate plans for deficiencies; recommend and/or design solutions.
- Review and prepare a variety of engineering reports, studies, and technical documentation; utilize specialized engineering applications, databases, programs, and graphics.
- Prepare reports for the City Council, Planning Commission and other committees regarding engineering projects and status.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of engineering; research, review, update and revise existing ordinances, policies and design standards; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
- Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, property owners, developers, architects, surveyors, contractors and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsThe following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.
Education:- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
License/Certificate:- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Possession of an Engineer Intern certificate.
**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**
Supplemental InformationTo Apply:Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at
www.reno.gov/jobs by September 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.
If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.
Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments which include a Cognitive Abilities Test and an Employee Personality Profile; along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows.
Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 100%
Cognitive Abilities Test = Informational purposes only
Employee Personality Profile = Informational purposes only
Online Assessment Details:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessments once the recruitment has closed. These tests will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete them online at their convenience during the designated testing window.
The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on September 8, 2024.
Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. All assessments must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.
T&E Evaluation DetailsThe T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked
"QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The
T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.
- Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
- Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
- In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
- Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
- "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
- Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.
NOTIFICATION: Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.
Testing Accommodation: We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform the Chief Examiner by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination (Rule VII, Section 7), candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:
Classified employees with established veteran status Classified employees without veteran status Non-classified employees and external candidates with established veteran status. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at time of application.
On promotional examinations (Rule VIII, Section 9), in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, a classified employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.
Seniority Points:Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:
The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.
Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit.
Appointment and Certification:Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.
Questions and Updates:Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov .
The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.
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Closing Date/Time: 9/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific