ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3

State of Nevada

Carson City (NV)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

RETIREMENT - PERS

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Payments

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for an Engineering Technician 3 in the Geotechnical Lab in Carson City, NV. This on-site role involves conducting soil and aggregate material tests to ensure roadway project specifications are met.

Incumbent may progress to the next level after qualifications, performance, and approval. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in engineering, physics, math or a closely related field with 1 year of relevant experience.
High school graduate with 2 years of related engineering experience.
One year of experience as Engineering Technician II in Nevada State service or equivalent.
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers in field and laboratory tests and equipment setup.
Gather data, analyze problems, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
Prepare information for plans, specifications and guidelines in the required format.
Maintain records and enter data into computer systems for analysis and review.
Perform surveying, drafting, and right-of-way tasks as assigned.

Skills

Soil testing

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Surveying

Drafting

Education

Associate's degree in engineering/physics/math

High school diploma with 2 years related experience

Job description

No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for an Engineering Technician 3, located in the Geotechnical Lab in Carson City, NV. The main responsibilities include conducting various tests on soil and aggregate materials to ensure they meet specification requirements for roadway projects. This is an independent position being the only technician in the Geotechnical Lab. **INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.** **Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this 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.

Essential Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, physics, math or closely related field and one year 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 two years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Engineering Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Assist engineers in performing field and laboratory tests and setting up equipment; gather and compile data, analyze technical problems, conduct research, and analyze data gathered to ensure accuracy and conformance to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

Assist engineers, contractors, department staff, other agencies, the public and private business regarding water rights ownership, bid documents, contract plans, right-of-way plans, acquisition and disposal documentation, contract specifications, test results and federal and State guidelines and procedures; review, prioritize, research and prepare information in appropriate format.

Perform technical research to ensure department programs, testing methods, policies and procedures comply with federal and State requirements; review technical documents, analyze and interpret data and note discrepancies; verify areas of noncompliance against agency records and contact appropriate parties when discrepancies arise; make recommendations to correct problems and/or revise existing policies, procedures or methods.

Maintain records and contract documents in accordance with established filing system; enter data into computer system for analysis and review construction, water rights and contract documents and/or plan specifications; check applications and technical reports for completeness, clarity and conformance to department guidelines and federal and State policies and procedures.

Perform field inspections of construction projects, well locations and water use, material equipment, property lines and boundaries, right-of-way mapping and safety barriers; review and interpret construction plans, water rights records of survey and specifications to determine compliance; perform field measurements and record data; provide information, discuss problems and recommend solutions to contractors, professionals, property owners, department personnel and the general public; make recommendations and document the inspection process for future reference, payment of contract billings and to meet federal and State requirements.

Perform manual and computer aided drafting assignments by preparing maps, charts, graphs, tables, slopes and contours for construction projects, right-of-way location and water rights ownership, water rights data, data analysis, water quality data and federal, State and private property location.

Conduct surveying work including staking alignments, structures, fence lines and cross sections to set control points, locate wells and establish right-of-way lines, government survey and property boundaries; perform vertical and horizontal measurements and topographical mapping by operating transits, levels, rods, computerized surveying equipment, compasses, and calculators.

Perform material and soil testing in a laboratory setting involving a variety of design and quality control testing including acceptance testing, design mix, proficiency and advance testing; research material properties, new or proposed specifications and test procedures.

Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure proper operation, accuracy and reliability of test results and data collection; maintain equipment inventory, repair and maintenance records; document calibration results, repairs and problems encountered and make recommendations for repair and/or replacement of existing equipment.

Research city, county and federal records to determine property ownership, boundaries, encumbrances and condition of title.

Perform calculations establishing government survey and property boundaries, right-of-way lines, slopes and contours, horizontal and vertical alignments, traverses, construction limits and material quantities.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision incumbents perform one or more of the duties described in the series concept at the journey level. Incumbents perform technical engineering work such as project coordination, cost estimating, material and soil analysis, quality assurance testing and sampling, construction inspection activities, data gathering and research, maintaining data files, surveying, drafting, right-of-way engineering duties, relocation inspections, review of legal transfer documents and water rights ownership and land acquisition research by applying a variety of methods and practices in compiling technical data, using computer aided software, operating specialized equipment and preparing technical engineering documents. Incumbents are accountable for the accuracy of the final work product and the correct application and interpretation of office policy and statutory requirements, testing procedures, completed construction work, design plans, engineering data, cost estimates and survey results.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of: engineering maps and records; principles and practices of surveying; engineering drafting methods, conventional symbols and sources of information; materials, methods and techniques used in construction and inspection; testing and sampling procedures.

Ability to: operate and manipulate civil engineering software; conduct tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance; perform all relevant certified testing procedures; read and comprehend legal and/or technical documents; read and understand references, guidelines and procedures related to technical documents; read and understand references, guidelines and procedures related to technical engineering work; understand and apply instructions from technical manuals to specific situations; organize material in a systematic way to optimize efficiency; determine and use correct mathematical procedures to accomplish job assignments; work independently with minimal supervision; research and locate technical information from various records and resources, public records and websites; operate, maintain and calibrate equipment and instruments applicable to the assignment; and all other knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower levels.

Sydney Fowler – sydney.fowler@dot.nv.gov

Benefits Include

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1 New Year's Day
Third Monday in January Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May Memorial Day
June 19 Juneteenth Day
July 4 Independence Day
First Monday in September Labor Day
Last Friday in October Nevada Day
November 11 Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November Family Day
December 25 Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Do you have any of the following?

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, physics, math or closely related field and one year of experience in a specialized engineering function or program area which involved the application of work procedures, standards and controls.
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience as described above.
One year of experience as an Engineering Technician 2 in Nevada State service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
None of the above.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

A valid Nevada Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), is required within 6 months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

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 law requires random testing for controlled substances during employment. Can you meet this requirement?

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. Can you meet this requirement?