ROADS SUPERVISOR

Salary: $72,654.40 - $94,452.80 Annually
Location : 1001 E. 9th St., Reno, NV 89512, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 60008352 (05/2026)
Department: Community Services Department
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Position Information


Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and supervises the functions and activities of one or more crews in the maintenance and construction of County roads; and performs related work as required.


This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.


For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at

Minimum Qualifications


Five years of progressively responsible work experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, including two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License or Certificate
A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Teams
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, ProjectManager, Procore, CoConstruct, or e-Builder
• Strong organization, planning, prioritization, time management, and communication skills

Conditions of Employment
The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Roads Supervisor position.
Employees with CDL's in this class are subject to drug and alcohol testing according to applicable County policies.


Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).


Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications. Written appeals should be submitted via email to the assigned Human Resources Business Partner using the contact information listed on this job announcement.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Supervisory Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment.


This exam link will tentatively be delivered via email the week of June 1, 2026, and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, within 4 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1 week following the closing date of the recruitment.
The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

• General Supervisory Concepts
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook, the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. Once the recruitment has closed, if there are less than 20 qualified candidates, the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department. If the exam is scheduled to move forward and less than 20 candidates take the exam as determined by the Department of Human Resources, the exam will be waived. Only those candidates who took the exam or have a transfer score will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.
3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:

• "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
• "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
• "Account" to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process, you can find additional information at the following link:


Questions: Jessica Gutierrez

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Veteran Point

Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

• Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
• Deferred Compensation plans available
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Longevity Pay
• Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
• Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2025 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
• There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
• Nevada does not have state or local income tax*

01


The following questions must be answered accurately to clarify your experience and training background. Your responses must align with the details provided in your application. Your work history must be listed in the application with all fields completed under the Work Experience section, covering all applicable employment directly related to this position. Provide a comprehensive list of duties for each employer under the Duties subsection. Formal education beyond the minimum requirements of the position will receive partial additional credit towards the required experience. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university and directly related to the position, and the information must be detailed under the Education section. Attach copies of your degree and/or transcripts for verification. Vague responses or references to an attached resume in lieu of a complete answer may not provide sufficient information for screening purposes and could impact your ability to move forward in the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

02


This position requires five years of progressively responsible work experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, including two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment. Please select the option that most accurately represents your training & experience from the answer choices below:

• I DO NOT have any full-time progressive experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, including two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• Less than six months of full-time progressively responsible work experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, including two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• Have six months but less than 1 year of full-time progressively responsible work experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, including two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• 1 year but less than 2 years of full-time progressively responsible work experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, including two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• 2 years but less than 3 years of full-time progressively responsible work experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, including two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• 3 years but less than 4 years of full-time progressively responsible work experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, including two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• 4 years but less than 5 years of full-time progressively responsible work experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, including two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• 5 or more years of full-time progressively responsible work experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, including two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• 5 or more years of full-time progressively responsible work experience in the performance of road maintenance and construction work, BUT I do not have two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment.

03


In the space provided below, please expand on your response to the previous question by describing in detail the experience and training through which you gained qualifications directly related to the Roads Supervisor position. This information will be used to assess whether the minimum experience and training requirements for the Roads Supervisor position are met at the application screening stage. Please be as thorough and specific as possible.
04


Please indicate your highest level of education from an accredited college or university in a closely related field to the Roads Supervisor position, which include degrees in specific fields such as: Construction Management, Civil/Construction Engineering, Public Works Engineering, Urban Planning, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field. Note: Additional qualifying education beyond what is listed as the minimum requirement will receive partial additional credit towards the required experience.

• Associate in a closely related field to the Roads Supervisor position.
• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field to the Roads Supervisor position.
• Master's degree (or higher education) in a closely related field to the Roads Supervisor position.
• I am in the process of obtaining a degree in a closely related field to the Roads Supervisor position, BUT I have not graduated.
• I DO NOT currently hold a degree in a closely related field to the Roads Supervisor position.

05


This position requires possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of your application. Please confirm whether you currently possess the required license.

• Yes, I currently possess a valid CDL license.
• No, I do not currently possess a valid CDL license.

06


As a follow up to the question directly above, provide your licensure information in the space below (License Name, Number, Expiration Date). If you do not have a current CDL, please type "N/A" in space below.
Required Question