STAFF 1, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Announcement Number: 47221 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/03/2024 Close Date: 05/17/2024 Recruiter:
WENDY TIERNEY
Phone: (775)888-3070
Email: wtierney@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 1 Days 6 Hrs 54 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 position assists the exploration, development, and certification of material sites for statewide highway construction and maintenance projects. Duties include reading and creating geologic maps; GPS locating of natural, geologic, and cultural features; collecting geological samples; collecting and monitoring others doing sampling work using excavators and drill rigs; researching geology and land status; contacting landowners and land managers as needed; collect field data and field notes and compile reports; have a basic knowledge of Windows Office and ArcGIS software.

Information produced include various maps, data reports, field logs and field notes, and calculations of quantities and distribution of test data. Maps, reports and calculations are used by NDOT internally, and distributed to outside government and private end users. Travel can be up to 50% of the time on an irregular schedule. Travel can occur throughout the state for up to an entire work week in all seasons and weather conditions and is required to accomplish the job duties. A 4 wheel drive truck is assigned for travel use. A driver license from the state of Nevada is required at appointment. 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) 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 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
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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