ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 - Underfill

Announcement Number: 48833 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/13/2024 Close Date: 09/27/2024 Recruiter:
STEPHANIE SWANSON
Phone: (775)888-7276
Email: stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 11 Days 18 Hrs 51 Mins
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 close supervision of a higher-level technician or engineer, incumbents learn to perform technical engineering tasks at the entry level.

This position is located in Carson City in the Structures Division. The position is responsible for assisting the Design and Inventory/Inspection staff with planning, executing, and tracking bridge preservation work. This position uses computer software including EAMS-BMS, Microstation, and Excel to develop planning and contract documents. Incumbents may also assist staff engineers in performing basic engineering calculations, developing cost estimates, and reading and interpreting contract plans and other technical documents. Duties require the application of technical engineering skills, methods, and practices in gathering and compiling technical data, utilizing computer software, and preparing engineering related documents. This is the entry level position in the Engineering Technician series and incumbents may progress to the next level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the 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/Class_Specifications-6_0/

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 experience involving public contact; 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. 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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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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