Job Description

State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 2

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: Transportation


Division: District III


Location: Winnemucca


Job Class Code: 09.106


RECRUITMENT INFORMATION


Announcement Number: 52741


Open to all qualified persons.


Posted 10/27/2025


Recruiter:


KRISTEN BURKE


Phone: (775)888-1491


Email: kburke@dot.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
Highway Maintenance Supervisors supervise skilled and semi-skilled personnel engaged in restoring roadway surfaces and restoring or constructing slopes, shoulders, culverts, structures, fixtures and landscaping.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
This position is responsible for assisting six Supervisor I's from sub-stations: Winnemucca, Battle Mountain, Orovada and Quinn River. This covers over 1227 lane miles in District III. Assist in scheduling projects and routine activities, coordinating equipment needs, monitoring work progress and productivity of four crews. Determine material needs, place orders and make arrangement for delivers to accomplish various betterment projects. Responds to emergency call outs. Work with Supervisor I's and Maintenance Manager to identify up and coming betterment needs, participate in betterment reviews, assist in preparing and submitting budget estimates. Compile a planning chart for the upcoming season. Assist Supervisor I's with personnel issues. Provide support and guidance in evaluation and disciplinary actions. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-9_0/



To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience supervising, planning and scheduling the work of a highway maintenance crew engaged in a variety of highway maintenance activities; OR two years of experience as a Highway Maintenance Supervisor I in Nevada State service OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.


Special Notes

In order to meet the needs of specialized disciplines in the highway maintenance field, specific background or skills may be required and will be identified at the time of recruitment.


Special Requirements

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment.


A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.


Additional Position Criteria

A valid Class A commercial driver's license is required within six months of 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.







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