Civil Engineering Field Technician – Survey & Inspection

The Indian Health Service; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician (GS-07) to support Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) projects in Nevada. This term appointment spans 2–4 years and may extend up to 10 years, with potential conversion to permanent status.

Duties include field surveying, data collection, and construction inspections in collaboration with tribes. Position located within DSFC under OEHE, with duties in an Area/District office.

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying, drafting, or construction inspection is required.
• Education or training related to engineering, construction, or industrial technology is acceptable.
• Credit for related volunteer or part-time work may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing survey equipment to calculate data points.
• Taking field notes and developing plans from recorded data.
• Performing construction inspection for water supply projects and related facilities.
• Ensuring safety standards and environmental regulations are followed as projects progress.
• Identifying errors and deficiencies in technical data.

Skills

surveying

drafting

construction inspection

Education

1 full year of graduate level education in engineering/construction

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician (GS-07) to support Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC) projects in Nevada. This term appointment spans 2–4 years and may extend up to 10 years, with potential conversion to permanent status.

Duties include field surveying, data collection, and construction inspections in collaboration with tribes. Position located within DSFC under OEHE, with duties in an Area/District office.