DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR - UNCLASSIFIED

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the SPWD Administrator, the Deputy Administrator fulfills the Division’s business needs, now and in the future. The ideal candidate is a confident leader with a proven track record for effecting change; The Deputy Administrator of Buildings and Grounds (B&G) will oversee the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, internal controls, and work performance standards for Buildings and Grounds, and Marlette Lake Water System. The Deputy Administrator ensures established goals and objectives for each of these work units is met. Directs and controls the resources, services, and operations of the B&G, and Marlette Lake sections, with a combined total of 68 employees and an annual budget of over $20 million. A vital part of the management and operations is to ensure the Buildings and Grounds Section stays in compliance with NRS 331, NRS 338 and NRS 333 for the operations and contract management.

• Manage and oversee budgets, while adhering to NRS, NAC, SAM and policies and procedures with signature authority and plan, organize and direct personnel and agency resources with significant impact on departmental budgets. Delegate budgets to adhere to budget constraints; maintain records and justify expenditures. Assist with preparation of the Section’s biennial budget and administer expenditures to ensure Section’s compliance with approved budgets. Ensure all projects are completed within the biennium they are funded and within budget.
  
• Devise and implement one cohesive safety program, Safety Policy and Procedures shall be developed utilizing policies and guidelines of Buildings and Grounds, OSHA, Risk Management, the Fire Marshal’s Office and Worker’s Compensation. Safety program shall be kept proactive and kept up to date and relevant with changing policies and procedures.
  
• All work performed by B&G shall meet or exceed all applicable fire, ADA, and International Building Code per NRS 341.
  
• The incumbent oversees statewide facility management, solving issues/problems involved in maintaining buildings, facilities, and equipment.
  
• Manage agency charge backs and create comprehensive cost estimating proposals.
  
• Utilizes project management and analytical techniques to resolve operational issues in order to increase efficiency and productivity. Identify opportunities for improvement.
  
• Responsible for overseeing efforts in providing proper scope of work and specifications in a timely manner, in order to obtain vendor services that will meet project goals.
  
• Have detailed knowledge of principles and practices associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds, and materials and equipment.
  
• Work with Facility Management to devise and implement a maintenance and preventative maintenance program.
  
• Oversee the work of statewide subordinate staff in the preparation, review and performance of new construction, equipment installation and major remodels. All construction, repairs, replacements, modifications, maintenance and assembly work are properly planned, budgeted, scheduled and approved by the appropriate entities.
  
• Will participate with State Public Works Division Professional Services Section and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) planning phases, and will attend meetings, help with the coordination and with job site inspections during the course of all CIP projects.
  
• Marlette Lake Water System (MLWS): The incumbent will manage budget authority of $1.4 million for Marlette Lake Water System. Delegate budgets to adhere to budget constraints; maintain records and justify expenditures. Assist with preparation of the Section’s biennial budget and administer expenditures to ensure Section’s compliance with approved budgets. Incumbent work with MLWS staff to preserve and protect local water sources, provide adequate supplies of water to the areas served, maintain the system in a condition sufficient to ensure dependable supplies of water-to-water customers, and sell water under equitable and fiscally sound contractual arrangements. This system is funded from water sales to Carson City and Storey County Statutory Authority: NRS 331.160.
  

Essential Qualifications

The applicant must have the following core competencies:

• 5 years of facilities management,
• 5 years of work as a four-year degreed engineer or architect with public or commercial facilities operation and maintenance,
• 5 years in management, logistics and human resources.
  

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 4/7/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

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