ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3 - UNDERFILLING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4

Announcement Number: 45937 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 01/19/2024 Recruiter:
KRISTEN BURKE
Phone: (775)888-7430
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

Engineering Technicians perform a broad range of duties involving technical engineering work in support of professional engineers including drafting, engineering calculations, surveying, materials and soils testing, construction inspection, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting and inspection, water rights appropriation and land acquisition in support of civil or related professional engineering work. Work requires the application of technical engineering skills, methods and practices in compiling technical data, drafting, computer aided software, operating specialized equipment and preparing engineering related documents.

Under general supervision incumbents perform one or more of the duties described in the series concept at the journey level, perform technical engineering work by applying a variety of methods and practices in compiling technical data, using computer aided software, operating specialized equipment and preparing technical engineering documents.

Incumbent is responsible for ensuring that required field inspections of projects are completed and well documented; all construction activities are completed using proper methods and standards; contractor's quantities of work are measured and calculated; necessary material and soils testing frequencies and specifications are met; all sampling and testing is performed per established test methods; assist the survey crew chief with construction survey as directed; contract files are organized in accordance with the documentation manual; complete required contract forms and reports; review all quantity calculations, test reports, payrolls, and other miscellaneous contract files; attend all assigned trainings; properly maintain assigned equipment and vehicle; maintain a positive professional public image for the Department; and complete tasks as directed by the Resident Engineer. o **THIS POSITION MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL AN ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4 FOR CREW 910, INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL UPON MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.** 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.*** 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-6_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, physics, math or closely related field and one year of experience in a specialized engineering function or program area which involved the application of work procedures, standards and controls; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Engineering Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Additional Position Criteria This position requires applicants be at least 18 years of age upon hire. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required. 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: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
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