What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST, P.E. position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST, P.E.
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $87,570.72 to $131,711.04 PAY GRADE: 42
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Transportation
Division: Operations
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 06.231
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 50270
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 01/28/2025
Recruiter:
WENDY TIERNEY
Phone: (775)888-3070
Email: wtierney@dot.nv.gov
WENDY TIERNEY
Phone: (775)888-3070
Email: wtierney@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.
** 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
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
This recruitment is for the Professional Engineering Specialist in the Geotechnical Section of the Materials Division in Carson City. Incumbent will perform analysis and design of geotechnical projects in accordance with appropriate design specifications and division policies, develop contract documents, and provide support services during project construction. Responsibilities also include providing division management with recommendations on interpretation and application of geotechnical design codes, development of policy and procedure documents, and continuous improvement to the standard specifications and plans. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as a technical expert on AASHTO policies, Transportation Research Board (TRB) and National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) or other research project committees. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a civil engineering field such as geotechnical, structural, water resources, transportation or construction engineering, and licensure as a Professional Engineer which included practical experience relevant to the assignment; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, completion of 12 units of graduate level coursework relevant to the assignment, licensure as a Professional Engineer, and one year of professional post-licensure civil engineering experience; OR five years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Engineer performing engineering work relevant to the assignment.
Special Notes
Any person that is a licensed Professional Engineer in another state must become licensed as a Professional Engineer in Nevada within six months of appointment as a condition of employment.
Positions may require specialize education and experience which will be identified at the time of recruitment.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
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) What is your experience with geotechnical design of highway facilities using ASSHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications?
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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Salary : $87,571 - $131,711
