Nevada Revised Statutes 408.178 – Qualifications and classifications of Deputy Directors and Chief Engineer
1. Each Deputy Director:
(a) Is in the unclassified service of the State.
(b) Must hold a master’s degree in public or business administration, hold the degree of bachelor of science in civil, structural, mechanical or industrial engineering, or be a licensed professional engineer.
(c) Must have at least:
(1) Two years of administrative experience as an assistant director or the Chief Engineer; or
(2) Fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in engineering or project management.
2. The Chief Engineer:
(a) Is in the unclassified service of the State.
(b) Must be a licensed professional engineer.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, must have at least 3 years of experience as the final engineering authority for a state’s agency which has duties similar to those of the Department.
3. If the Director or the Deputy Director appointed pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 408.175 is a licensed professional engineer, he or she may also act as the Department’s Chief Engineer.