State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
STAFF 1, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER – Underfill Professional Engineer
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY – $64,414.80 to $95,630.40 PAY GRADE: 35
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: A Permanent, full time vacancy
- Department: Conservation and Natural Resources
- Division: Environmental Protection Administration
- Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
- Job Class Code: 06.229
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
- Announcement Number: 52644
- Open to all qualified persons.
- Posted 10/14/2025
- Recruiter:
- JON TERRAZAS
- Phone: (775)684-0116
- Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
- Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
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 work independently with little or no additional training. THIS RECRUITMENT IS USED TO UNDERFILL A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER is in the Bureau of Water Pollution Control’s Permitting Branch located in Carson City. This position will help protect Nevada’s water resources by ensuring that discharges to surface and groundwater meet State and Federal environmental standards. This position will play a key role in safeguarding public health and the environment through scientifically sound, regulatory-based permitting decisions. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The responsibilities include the following; 1) develop clear, legally robust permits and supporting documents for surface water and groundwater discharges, helping ensure Nevada’s water remains safe and clean, 2) evaluate permit applications and water sampling data to identify pollutants of concern and apply appropriate water quality standards, 3) conduct technical analyses to set enforceable effluent limits and monitoring requirements that protect water quality, 4) issue individual and temporary discharge permits that support controlled, compliant activities without compromising environmental safeguards and that comply with current State and Federal regulations, and 5) collaborate with colleagues, regulated entities, other agencies, and the public to deliver responsive, professional, and transparent customer service.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-6_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Certification by the Nevada State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as an Engineer Intern; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a closely related engineering field; OR two years of journey level technical experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
A valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
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) If you currently reside outside of the Carson City, Nevada geographical location, are you willing to relocate to the Carson City region?
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
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.
