Structural Engineer I/II*

*This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Structural Engineer I/II in the Department of Building & Fire Safety/DSC. *The department will consider and may hire a candidate who is qualified at either the level I (EIT) or level II in the Structural Engineer series.The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, reviews plans and specifications for structural requirements and code compliance while performing professional structural engineering activities relating to residential, commercial, and industrial projects for the Department of Building and Fire Safety; and performs related duties as assigned.

This classification is distinguished as being the first in the Structural Engineer series. The Structural Engineer I does not require registration as a Professional Engineer. Incumbents may be eligible to non-competitively advance to Structural Engineer II when they are licensed as a Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada and all the requirements of the Structural Engineer II position have been met and verified.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Range for Structural Engineer I (EIT) $78,025.16 - $118,971.02 annually and for Structural Engineer II $87,650.78 - 133,647.94 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Additional Base Wage Increase and/or Lump Sum Bonus**
• *Clickhereto View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
• **Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS(Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification ReimbursementProgram, and much more!
  • ***Clickhereto review all City Employee Benefits
    
    

Clickhere to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements for Structural Engineer I (EIT).
Clickhere to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements for Structural Engineer II.
Clickhere to learn more about the Department of Building & Fire Safety/DSC.
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NOTE: Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
Minimum Requirements: Structural Engineer I (EIT):

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
• Two (2) years of responsible, diversified experience in a civil or structural engineering environment, or an equivalent combination of closely related training and experience
• Must possess a valid registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination at the time of application and registration as an Engineering in Training (EIT) within six (6) months of hire
• Must have the ability to obtain registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Nevada

Minimum Requirements: Structural Engineer II:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience related to the structural engineering field
• Must possess and maintain valid registration as a Structural or Civil Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada at time of application, or the ability to obtain such registration through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire and as a condition of continued employment
• Must obtain and maintain certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building Plans Examiner within two (2) years of appointment as a condition of continued employment

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Valid registration as a Structural or Civil Professional Engineer with the State of Nevada (or other State with the ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months from date of hire) orvalid registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination.*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, clickhere for attachment

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%) - Dates to be determined
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Dates to be determined
(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.