STAFF 1, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER - NDOT ROTATIONAL ENGINEER PROGRAM Carson City

Announcement Number: 48660 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/04/2024 Recruiter:
KIMBERLY EBERLY
Phone: (775)888-7735
Email: kimberly.eberly@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
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 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. 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. 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
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