ENGINEER, TECHNOLOGY DIVISION - 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

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is seeking dedicated, ethical, and highly motivated professionals to join our team as an Engineer, Technology Division in Las Vegas. The primary purpose of an Engineer is to evaluate, inspect, and ensure that gaming devices, systems, and related technologies comply with applicable laws, regulations, and technical standards while safeguarding the integrity, security, and fairness of gaming operations.

Essential Qualifications

A minimum of four years of related experience or education in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a closely related field and 3 years of professional experience. This position requires a valid State of Nevada driver’s license.

Job Duties

The Engineer is responsible for evaluating gambling games, gaming devices, and associated equipment for regulatory compliance; performing forensic analysis in the investigation of patron complaints, disputes, or criminal allegations; analyzing technology as it relates to Nevada's gaming regulations; performing statistical analysis and developing computer applications related to the review of gaming technology; and performing related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and abilities for this Engineer position include: The ability to develop software in one or more high level programming language; Knowledge of probability and statistics, software development, computer networking, and information security; Knowledge of electronics and digital circuit design; - Ability to perform digital forensics in support of investigations; Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Critical thinking and decision making.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - [email protected]

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