Engineering Technician 4

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for an Engineering Technician 4 located in District 2 Sparks NV on Construction Crew 913. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring that required field inspections of projects are completed and well documented; all construction activities are completed using proper methods and standards; contractors quantities of work are measured and calculated; necessary material and soils testing frequencies and specifications are met; all sampling and testing is performed per established test methods; assist the survey crew chief with construction survey as directed; contract files are organized in accordance with the documentation manual; complete required contract forms and reports; review all quantity calculations test reports payrolls and other miscellaneous contract files; attend all assigned trainings; properly maintain assigned equipment and vehicle; maintain a positive professional public image for the Department; and complete tasks as directed by the Resident Engineer. Engineering Technicians on construction crews may work in an office setting or outside in urban environments and rural environments in a wide range of temperatures and climates. Office setting commonly require working on a computer using a variety of software. Urban environments may be located in areas which require interaction with the public and in areas of high traffic volumes. Rural environments may be outside the city limits and away from readily accessible general services. Engineering Technicians on construction crews may work alternative shifts outside of traditional business hours (overtime nights weekends holidays and long-term travel on per diem) This is the advanced level in the series and incumbents had to have met the minimum qualifications to be eligible. ** 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. **

Associates 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.

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 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. Incumbents plan and execute assignments independently coordinate projects with engineers and other technicians and coordinate engineering functions within the office. Work assignments cover a wide range of technical engineering duties requiring considerable judgment and ingenuity.

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:standard safety procedures when working in labs on construction sites and setting up protective barriers.

Skills in:construction principles practices and procedures; agency policies and procedures related to the assignment; standards guidelines and criteria.

Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; deal firmly and tactfully with others inside and outside the agency; work independently and lead the work activities of others; read and interpret parcel maps subdivision plats construction plans and specifications engineering drawings department policy and procedures and federal and State regulations and guidelines; identify problems and recommend appropriate solutions; make field adjustments in response to unusual circumstances; make independent decisions related to specific work assignments; and all other knowledge skills and abilities required at the lower levels.

Recruiter Contact Information: Kristen Burke -

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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