ADMINISTRATOR 2 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

ADMINISTRATOR 2 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Salary

$109,640.88 - $166,288.32 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-04358

Department

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

47

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Carson City, NV

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Traffic Operations Division is hiring for an Administrator 2, Professional Engineer in Carson City, NV. This position is responsible for the administration of the Traffic Operations Division. Responsibilities include: oversight and management of the transportation operations technology section, engineering and design services management, operations and network analysis management and ITS programs and operations management. This position represents the Department at meetings, committees, and hearings with federal, state, and local units of government. Provide for the supervision of subordinate staff and service providers retained by the Department. Support the Department and the Assistant Director of Operations by advancing the agencys mission, goals, objectives, and all applicable elements of the strategic plan. Administrators in this series are Professional Engineers (P.E.) who are responsible for the activities of a division or major functions within a division or a district. Incumbents administer day-to-day operations, and through subordinate managers and supervisors, implement major programs in the assigned district or division. Programs, projects and assignments at this level are broad and complex, requiring interpretation of laws and regulations, professional engineering judgment, and the assessment of conflicting situations. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

Administrators in this series are Professional Engineers (P.E.) who are responsible for the activities of a division or major functions within a division or a district. Incumbents administer day-to-day operations, and through subordinate managers and supervisors, implement major programs in the assigned district or division. Programs, projects and assignments at this level are broad and complex, requiring interpretation of laws and regulations, professional engineering judgment, and the assessment of conflicting situations.

Essential Qualifications

Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and five years progressively responsible professional engineering experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity; OR one year of experience as an Administrator I, P.E. in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as a Manager I, P.E., or Manager II, P.E. in Nevada State service; OR licensure and an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

Administer operations and oversee the management of assigned areas of responsibility; organize, plan and implement work through delegation and direction of subordinate managers, supervisors and staff; develop and implement division or section policies and procedures; implement State laws and departmental policies and procedures; ensure compliance with federal regulations, standards and guidelines.

Work with executives, officials and regulatory representatives to negotiate solutions to major or controversial issues within policy guidelines.

Perform professional engineering functions requiring the synthesis of previously unrelated data in order to develop solutions to complex problems impacting the administration and management of major, broad organizational services and achievement of long and short range goals.

Exercise executive control and final action over engineering projects as directed by management; decide courses of action based on engineering criteria to difficult problems which may impact the development of new policies, procedures and organizational areas of service.

Manage financial resources to ensure efficient operations and compliance with budgetary limitations.

Represent the department/district at hearings, meetings, conferences and committees with other entities and/or the public to explain department policies and projects, and to answer questions and provide information; provide expert testimony in court related to division/district operations, policies and procedures; represent the division/district at staff and management meetings; participate in various committees and associations for the purpose of formulating policy, evaluating products and processes, planning, and sharing information.

Supervise subordinate managers and supervisors as well as program and support staff to accomplish the established goals of the area of responsibility; interview applicants and select personnel; ensure appropriate training is provided; delegate authority and responsibility to staff; define guidelines to accomplish specific assignments; provide counseling, guidance, and motivation; initiate or recommend disciplinary action; establish work performance standards and evaluate performance.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general direction, incumbents plan, direct and manage the staff and activities of a large, complex and diverse division or a district within the Department of Transportation; perform administrative duties and professional engineering work; establish policies for the division and contribute to the development of departmental policy; and exercise executive control and final action on major engineering projects within department policies. This level is distinguished from the Administrator I, Professional Engineer by the greater complexity of the programs administered; broader scope of authority and supervisory responsibility; independence with which positions function; decision-making authority; size of the budget administered; and the consequence of actions taken and decisions made that impact the division, district and department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of: engineering principles, practices and nomenclature; affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws and regulations applicable to public institutions; techniques for providing information to the general public; accounting and auditing procedures applicable to government contracts with outside firms; administration of personnel, accounting and property management.

Skill in: financial and technical analysis; relating and communicating effectively with people from various educational, social, ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds; resolving human relations problems in a fair, equitable, and acceptable manner; and all knowledge, skills and abilities required at the lower level.

Ability to: manage people and resources to include developing plans and making decisions; deliver oral presentations; deal with the public and individuals with tact, insight, and diplomacy; write concise reports, memos, and directives to include analytical reports; foresee consequences of decisions that impact the division or district; set priorities for division/district activities; read and write legal documents and engineering texts; remain clam in controversial/confrontational situations such as when conducting public hearings or dealing with irate citizens; make sound decisions on complex and diverse issues; meet division/district goals when unanticipated budget restraints and/or major project schedule changes occur; interpret and enforce State personnel policies and regulations; recommend or set priorities to effectively meet goals set by management; discuss a variety of job related topics on short or no notice; motivate others and stimulate people to effective action; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other divisions, districts and governmental agencies; prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, changes in assignments, pressures of deadlines, and competing requirements; interpret government regulations and directives as applied to division/district operations.

Recruiter Contact Information: Stephanie Swanson - stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• 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.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• 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.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have any of the following?

• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and five years progressively responsible professional engineering experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• One year of experience as Administrator 1, P.E. in Nevada State service.
• Two years of experience as a Manager 1, P.E., or Manager 4, P.E. in Nevada State service.
• Licensure and an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• None of the above.

02

Registration as a professional engineer in Nevada is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Please provide your Professional Engineer license number and the state it was obtained in.

04

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

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. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

Address See Above for Agency Information

See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov