SUPERVISOR 1, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

About the role

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Supervisor 1, Associate Engineer position located within District II in Sparks, NV. The incumbent serves as the Survey Crew Chief and assists the Resident Engineer with administering construction contracts; supervising engineering technicians and/or engineering students; directing activities of assigned staff, organizing personnel, equipment and materials, and delegating assignments; evaluating the performance of employees according to established policies and work performance standards; ensuring accurate and timely completion of work assignments; performing construction survey; providing guidance and training to Engineering Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Survey Crew Chief and assist the Resident Engineer with administration of construction contracts.
• Supervise engineering technicians and/or engineering students.
• Direct activities of assigned staff, organize personnel, equipment and materials, and delegate assignments.
• Evaluate the performance of employees according to established policies and work performance standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of work assignments.
• Perform construction survey.
• Provide guidance and training to Engineering Technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• Certified as an Engineering Intern and four years of subprofessional engineering experience.
• Four years of experience at the Engineering Technician II level or above.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current engineering principles and practices.
• Practical application of geometry, trigonometry and algebra.
• Engineering terminology, concepts and calculations.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration and applicable health and safety regulations.

Skills

• Make logical engineering judgments.
• Read and comprehend technical and scientific documents, maps, specifications and plans.
• Make computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles.
• Analyze and interpret information, technical data, problems, situations, practices and procedures.
• Define specific engineering problems and objectives.
• Identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies and relationships, and recognize alternatives and their implications.
• Use a scientific calculator.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department staff, management, contractors, the public and other outside entities.
• Work within the Cartesian coordinate system.
• Complete workload within established deadlines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Perform work according to established policies and procedures.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retailer: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Prior Experience

Please describe your experience in the construction field and where it was obtained.
Please describe your previous experience with field construction survey and where it was obtained.
If you qualify based upon your degree, please make sure your transcript is attached. Please indicate "Yes" or "No" if your transcripts are attached.