STAFF 2, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
- NDOT- STRUCTURES DIVISON (UNDERFILLING FOR A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER)
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$54,329.76 to
$80,972.64
PAY GRADE: 37
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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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 advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
This position is located within the Structures Division in Carson City. This position is responsible for performing routine, in-depth, special, and emergency bridge and tunnel inspections consistent with the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standard and National Tunnel Inspection Standards; collecting National Bridge Inventory (NBI), National Tunnel Inventory (NTI) and element level inspection data; developing bridge/tunnel repair strategies and producing bridge/tunnel inspection reports using bridge/tunnel management software; preparing bridge/tunnel inspection schedules; and performing various bridge/tunnel management tasks. The position performs federally required bridge and tunnel safety inspections throughout the state of Nevada; collects and analyzes bridge/tunnel condition data; evaluates bridge/tunnel condition; and develops bridge/tunnel maintenance /repair recommendations. This position may require traveling approximately 50-70% of the time.
THIS IS AN UNDERFILL FOR A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. INCUMBENTS MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL UPON MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. 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:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or closely related engineering field and two years of professional engineering experience; OR Certification by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as an Engineer Intern, and two years of professional engineering experience in civil engineering or closely related engineering field; OR two years of experience as a Staff I, Associate Engineer or Supervisor I, Associate Engineer 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 drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
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Incumbents must pass the Professional Engineering exam prior to the end of the probationary period.
Applicants must have certification as an Engineering Intern.
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) This position requires applicants to have successfully completed a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course and a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive tunnel inspection training course or have be able to complete these courses within one year of appointment as a condition of employment. Can you meet this requirement?
