TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN 1 - Underfill - Minimum Qualifications Waived APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $42,636.96 to $61,721.28 PAY GRADE: 25 The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10. 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: Planning and Program Development Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson Job Class Code: 07.716 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 49894 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 12/19/2024 Recruiter: KELLY NIETO Phone: (775)888-1519 Email: knieto@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 PositionTransportation Technicians perform a variety of technical duties related to traffic and roadway characteristics on State highways; install traffic monitoring devices; perform minor repairs on traffic control and monitoring equipment, and compile and maintain detailed records and information.PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-007, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2025. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/ Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.This position is located in Las Vegas within the Planning Division-Traffic Information Section. Under direct supervision, incumbents receive training in the performance of a variety of technical duties in the office and in the field. Duties are assigned through specific instructions and reviewed for technical accuracy and may include data collection, coding, and tabulation for traffic volume counting, vehicle classification, speed, occupancy, size, and weight monitoring, and installation of recording equipment in roadways and operation of recording equipment. Travel will be required up to 75% of the time throughout Southern and Rural Nevada with overnight hotel stays. NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN II INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH 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. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-70/ To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of general labor or semi-skilled experience which included the operation of tools and equipment and/or responsibility for a delivery route requiring the operation of a vehicle and determining locations of delivery sites.Special RequirementsA valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
As a condition of employment, pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety.- Persons offered employment in this position must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances.Additional Position CriteriaThis position requires an applicant to be at least 18 years of age upon application. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required.
This position requires the incumbent to install/remove traffic information equipment on the road in high-traffic areas.
This position requires the incumbent to work outside and in sometimes severe weather conditions.
This position requires travel up to 75% of the time throughout Southern Nevada and Rural Nevada, with overnight stays.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. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment1) Describe your experience with data collection and analyzing data.2) Describe your experience with using Word, Excel, or any other computer programs.3) Describe your experience using tools. 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: https://pebp.nv.gov/More 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 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 begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.