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Salary : $87,630.40 - $140,212.80 Annually
Location : City Hall, 201 N Carson Street, Suite 4, Carson City, NV
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 00525_07/2026
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
This is a full-time, FLSA exempt position with Carson City Public Works located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, plans, supervises, reviews and evaluates and performs the work of providing professional project management oversight for City projects; provides leadership and consultative expert assistance to staff in the areas of building plan review, project design, cost estimating, construction contract documents, quality assurance, construction inspection, construction materials, etc.
** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as 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. **
Examples of Duties
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Plans, schedules, assigns, and directs the work of project management staff.
• Provides construction project coordination and management of construction/development and renovation projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• Visits construction/renovation sites as required; conducts site inspections. Confers with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and others to explain codes, regulations and procedures.
• Conducts feasibility and cost studies; develops engineering solutions to complex problems related to such areas as bridges, storm or sanitary sewers, roadways, water systems, flood control systems, and office or plant facility design and retrofitting; recommends alternative approaches, including the use of contract services and the incorporation of new methods and materials.
• Prepares project designs, cost estimates, specifications and project schedules.
• Composes requests for proposal and contract specifications for design and construction services; participates in the selection of contractors and administers professional service contracts.
• Serves as the field representative on the project by conducting inspections as required of all aspects of the construction process; interpreting, explaining and enforcing regulations, ordinances, and policies to contractors' construction superintendent; approving minor change orders and discussing major change orders with the City Engineer.
• Provides cost estimates; bids out the job; selects, negotiates contracts and works with the design consultants and contractors; serves as the primary contact with the Contractor.
• Reviews plans, maps, job specifications, material testing lab reports, contracts and other documents to ensure conformance with federal, state, City and industry codes and regulations.
• Drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit various work sites.
• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, ordinances and policies to developers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the public; confers with engineers and building inspection staff regarding possible changes to plans and problem resolution.
• Prepares daily progress notes on each project. Identifies needed changes to construction plans and details; evaluates alternatives and makes effective recommendations.
• Reviews proposals for changes to contracts; negotiates rates with contractor for changes; recommends acceptance/rejection based on value negotiation.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, contractors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment

Typical Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a closely related field; AND four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's license.
• Nevada Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Engineering objectives, principles, procedures, standards, and practices.
• Statistical analysis and mathematical concepts related to the engineering process.
• Terminology, symbols, methods, techniques and instruments used in engineering graphics and drafting.
• Principles and practices of materials and soils analysis and grading.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Engineering mathematics.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for typed materials.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Safety principles and practices related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Project design and management principles and techniques.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone, where relations may be confrontational or strained.

Skill in:

• Researching, analyzing, and summarizing engineering data both manually and with computer applications.
• Interpreting maps, plans and specifications, graphs and statistical data.
• Making complex engineering calculations quickly and accurately.
• Preparing clear, concise and complete technical documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Understanding and applying federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards pertaining to engineering and construction.
• Representing the City effectively in meetings with developers, contractors, representatives of business, community and professional groups and the public.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time and/or negotiate construction sites and rough terrain; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.
Supplemental Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Unclassified employees are "At Will" and as such, may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.
2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at
7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Following is an overview of the generous benefit package offered to Carson City employees. Please review the individual resolution referenced at the end of the listing along with the Rules and Regulations Manual.
• No Nevada state income tax
• Nevada PERS - contributions paid 100% by City. Participants are vested in the system after five years.
• No Social Security
• Medicare deduction of 1.45% of salary
• Eleven paid holidays
• Vacation leave plan
• Sick leave plan
• Management leave plan
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plan. Carson City pays 100% of employee premium, with dependent coverage provided at a significantly subsidized rate.
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee assistance plan
• Deferred Compensation plans available
• Voluntary additional insurance plans available
• Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available
This is an overview of the benefits available to unclassified employees. There is a Resolution adopted by the Carson City Board of Supervisors that provides additional information on unclassified benefits. This overview does not in any manner modify or alter the resolution. The Resolution can be reviewed by visiting
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Briefly outline your experience with wastewater collection, water distribution, stormwater management and roadway design projects.
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Describe your experience with managing projects, including project design, developing bid documents, and budget management.
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Describe typical pitfalls that you believe are essential to avoid to ensure smooth capital project delivery.
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What successful, innovative strategies have you used to build and maintain effective working relationships with the range of individuals one works with in the public sector (citizens, elected officials, peers, employees, contractors, etc.)?
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