MANAGER 2, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Posting number: 2026-01549

Department: DCNR - DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES

Job classification: MANAGER 2, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Engineering

Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the Adjudications and Well Drilling Sections of the Nevada Division of Water Resources. The responsibilities of this position as it relates to the Adjudications Section include, but are not limited to, overseeing the adjudication of pre-statutory water right claims, administering existing Decrees, and representing the State Engineer in adjudication related legal matters. Duties include reviewing and engaging in all phases of the adjudication process, including the calling for and filing of claims, the drafting and circulation of the preliminary order of determination, assisting with the administrative hearing on objections, drafting and circulation of the final order of determination, and working with the Office of the Attorney General through the judicial process and the hearing on exceptions leading to the final decree. The incumbent is responsible for providing supervision and guidance to adjudication staff in performing field investigations, hydrographic surveys and supporting the drafting of preliminary and final orders of determination. The responsibilities of the position as it relates to the Well Drilling Section includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the Well Driller’s Advisory Board, well driller licensing program, administering water well drilling regulations including waivers and notices of intent to drill, reviewing and updating water well drilling regulations as appropriate, and assisting in administrative hearings on water well drilling violations. Duties of the position also include acting as a liaison for the State Engineer, assisting the Deputy Administrators with legislative issues, and the preparation and review of rulings, preparing complex water right permit terms in accordance with Nevada Water Law, overseeing groundwater inventories, certification of water rights, pumpage inventories, monitoring data, performing field investigations and supervising engineering staff and well supervisors.

Managers in this series are Professional Engineers (P.E.) who plan, coordinate and oversee projects, programs and consultant contracts/agreements; perform professional engineering functions requiring analysis involving the application of advanced principles and abstract concepts in the development of unique solutions to solve difficult problems; develop policies, procedures and long and short range goals.

Examples of duties

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

Qualifications

Interact and communicate with internal managers administrators as well as executives, officials and regulatory representatives to solve problems and negotiate solutions involving conflict or controversy requiring interpretation/application of policy or to negotiate solutions within policy guidelines. 

Direct and manage subordinate staff including subordinate supervisors; establish work performance standards and evaluate performance; recommend and initiate disciplinary action when necessary by reviewing circumstances, seriousness of offense, impacts, and probable cause to maintain fair and impartial control and to uphold the department's standards of performance; organize, coordinate and delegate projects and assignments. 

Represent the department at various hearings, meetings, conferences, public news media interviews, and at city and county council meetings to provide information and answer questions pertaining to federal and State rules and regulations and department policies, procedures and projects. 

Assist in budget development by recommending division, branch or section operational needs and other pertinent cost factors; attend finance, staff and status meetings to represent the division, branch or section. 

Provide technical engineering assistance to staff and various committees and groups; testify in court proceedings and claims against the department to provide oral and written testimony, as required, and serve as an expert witness in lawsuits and other court matters. 

Perform related duties as assigned. 

Under general direction, incumbents function as either the head of a major work unit in a division within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources such as En