Full job description State of Nevada Announces An Open Competitive Recruitment for: 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
Division: District III
Location: Elko
Job Class Code: 06.308
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 47688
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 06/10/2024
Recruiter:
KRISTEN BURKE
Phone:
Email:
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 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.
Individual will be involved in material testing-performing field tests on concrete, soils, and asphalt. Gathering and hauling samples, laboratory testing with sieves and other equipment, etc. Conducting inspections on projects for conformance with specifications and plans. Measuring distances and quantities to enter in pay item field books. Clerical work including writing reports, performing mathematical calculations, typing, filing, making copies, answering the telephone, preparing pay estimates and field books. Assisting in training and supervise all lower-class technicians in all phases of construction crew work. 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.
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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 Requirements
This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, some positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. In addition, federal statute requires random testing for controlled substances during employment.
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.
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
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