APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$58,380.48 to
$87,320.16
PAY GRADE: 38
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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
This position is located within District I, Las Vegas. Incumbent provides key support to the Assistant District Engineer by overseeing the North Las Vegas Maintenance Station. This includes establishing priorities for the annual work program; conferring with highway maintenance and equipment mechanic supervisors regarding scheduling, and materials/equipment needs; reviewing maintenance management system reports, and work program reports; overseeing buildings and grounds; ensuring adequate staffing of maintenance crews and equipment shop staff; ensuring ability of the crews to handle emergency situations; overseeing safety programs for assigned areas; reviewing and developing equipment specifications; developing work plans and budgets as it applies to program objectives in accordance with State and federal requirements; observing projects in progress, and budgeting for the contract services of rest areas and inmate labor. This position is also responsible for administering, evaluating and directing surrounding stations maintenance and equipment operations to ensure achievement of the Department's and District's objectives and goals. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. The State of Nevada 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, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of supervisory experience that included overseeing and coordinating highway maintenance activities for an assigned geographical territory such as planning, scheduling and coordinating district priorities and major betterment projects; monitoring work in progress; selecting sites for material storage; arranging for material deliveries and availability for specialized equipment; and interpreting and implementing a variety of federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to highway maintenance and safety; OR two years of experience as a Highway Maintenance Supervisor II or a Maintenance Management Coordinator in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
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. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment.
Additional Position Criteria
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The Examination
Highway Maintenance Manager - NDOT
The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, the exam will consist of an application evaluation. (This statement does not apply for Until Recruitment Needs are Satisfied (URS) announcements).
1) Describe your experience applying State and agency administrative regulations, policies and requirements.
2) Describe your experience applying policies and procedures from: 1) Maintenance Management System manual; 2) Standards for Road and Bridge Construction; 3) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction; 4) Maintenance Sampling and testing Frequency; and/or 5) Best Management Practices handbook (storm water runoff).
3) Describe your experience applying Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to highway maintenance operations from: 1) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; 2) Nevada Work Zone Traffic Control handbook; 3) Hazardous Materials, Substances and Waste Compliance Guide; and/or 4) Environmental and Cultural Clearances.
4) Describe your experience with direct interaction with management and supervisory level staff both internally and externally to solve problems or negotiate solutions to difficult problems and issues.
5) Describe your experience in allocating materials and equipment including their acquisition and application.
6) Describe your experience analyzing maintenance, material and equipment plans and specifications to effectively direct and administer program functions.
7) Describe your experience directly interacting with the general public in investigating, resolving and answering requests and complaints.
8) Describe your experience interpreting engineering drawings, plans, maps, layouts and specifications.
9) Describe your experience directing and monitoring maintenance operations within a major section of a district.
10) Describe your experience preparing and monitoring budget and maintenance work programs.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
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.
