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Licensed Professional Engineers provide professional services involving the application of engineering principles and data, or activities in connection with public or private utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment or projects impacting the public welfare or the safeguarding of life, health or property.
This position is located within the Design Section of NDOT's Stormwater Division in Carson City, NV. The Stormwater Division is responsible for implementing the requirements of NDOT's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
Incumbent will manage and implement the New Development and Redevelopment programs and the Post-Construction Stormwater Management program; evaluate and assess program effectiveness; supervise, train, and assist subordinate personnel; perform stormwater quality, hydrologic, and hydraulic engineering analysis and design for stormwater treatment facilities, highway drainage features, erosion control, permanent and temporary Best Management Practices (BMPs), open channels, and storm drain systems; prepare and coordinate construction plans and specifications; review technical engineering calculations, reports, plans, and specifications; develop and update the Department's stormwater design standards; coordinate and manage stormwater projects and programs with other divisions, staff, local, State and federal agencies, and consultants to ensure stormwater requirements, project goals, and schedules are met; administer agreements with consultants and other agencies; provide technical assistance on stormwater issues during the construction and maintenance phases of projects; perform field reviews, inspections, and data collection; and assist with preparation of Department's annual stormwater reports.
The ideal candidate should have a background in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater quality; proven experience managing a complex program and preparing technical reports, construction plans and specifications; excellent organizational and analytical skills; be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a large organization with multiple priorities; resolve issues and make effective decisions; and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as consensus building skills.
Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and one year of experience performing professional engineering work; OR one year of experience as a Professional Engineer in Nevada State service; OR current licensure as a Professional Engineer and an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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An incumbent registered as a Professional Engineer in another state must become registered as a Professional Engineer in Nevada within six months following the date of appointment and as a continuing condition of employment.
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The practice of engineering does not include land surveying or the work ordinarily performed by persons who operate or maintain machinery or equipment.
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Registration as a Professional Engineer is required at the time of employment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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| 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. |
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1) Describe your engineering experience, including number of years, working on water quality improvement projects. This will not be used to determine your eligibility for this position.
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2) Describe your experience, including number of years and software used, performing water quality, hydrologic, and hydraulic analysis and modeling. This will not be used to determine your eligibility for this position.
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3) Describe your experience, including number of years, managing complex programs and interpreting and applying federal and State regulations. This will not be used to determine your eligibility for this position.
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4) Describe your experience, including software used, with Computer Aided Design (CAD), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This will not be used to determine your eligibility for this position.
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