ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $53,390.16 to $78,884.64 PAY GRADE: 33 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.Department: Transportation (http://www.nevadadot.com/) Division: Operations Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson Job Class Code: 06.308 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 47689 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 06/10/2024 Close Date: 06/24/2024 Recruiter: KRISTEN BURKE Phone: (775)888-1491 Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 13 Days 22 Hrs 10 Mins The PositionEngineering 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 direction, incumbents function independently at the advanced journey level performing technical work requiring knowledge of engineering theories, principles, concepts and practices in a specialized area.This position is located within the Asphalt Lab in the Materials Division, Las Vegas, NV. Incumbent is responsible for logging, testing and reporting test results for contract samples including asphalt, cement, emulsified asphalts, cutback asphalts, and specialty products. Performs research testing to provide data to analyze and evaluate new materials and procedures. Performs AMRL testing to ensure specification compliance of equipment and procedures for lab accreditation. Trains and certifies field viscosity testing personnel for construction and maintenance; and performs equipment maintenance and calibration according to equipment specifications to ensure proper operation. 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. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-60/ 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 two years 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 three years of progressively responsible experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Engineering Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Special RequirementsThis position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal statute required random testing for controlled substances during employment.Additional Position CriteriaThis 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.
If you qualify based on your degree and want credit, please make sure your transcript is attached.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.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.