Juvenile Detention Officer; Regular Part Time

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of technical engineering work including preparation and review of construction plans, traffic engineering, and minor construction inspection activities; provide assistance to professional‑level engineering staff.

• Inspect asphalt pavement for type and quantity of defects.
• Research and calculate dimensions of asphalt types accepted by the City.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computerized database.
• Assist in field inspections and evaluation of assessment districts.
• Respond to citizen questions and complaints by telephone, at the service counter, or in writing.

• Basic civil engineering principles and practices.
• Construction inspection methods and techniques.
• Materials, methods, techniques, and theories of modern construction.
• Mathematical principles applied to civil engineering work.
• Ability to learn pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.

• May include lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, including traffic areas.
• Standing one hour or more while observing, collecting, and communicating with the public and coworkers.
• Outdoor performance in various weather conditions.
• Visual acuity for reading engineering plans and specifications.
• Audio acuity sufficient to hear on‑coming traffic and motorized equipment.

One year of technical engineering experience.

• Completion of twelfth grade plus college‑level coursework in engineering or drafting (e.g., mathematics or computer science).
• OR two completed semesters of university/college or junior college coursework in a science or engineering curriculum may substitute for work experience.

Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Nevada.

• No state income tax.
• Nevada PERS retirement plan (vesting in 5 years).
• No Social Security participation; 1.45 % Medicare deduction required.
• City‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; city pays substantial amount toward dependent coverage.
• City‑paid long‑term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Deferred compensation plans 457 and 401(a) available.
• Vacation leave accrued at 5 hours per bi‑weekly pay period.
• Sick leave accrued at 4 hours per bi‑weekly pay period.
• Credit Union available.

Employees with established veteran status: first preference; non‑veteran employees: second preference; non‑employee veterans: third preference. Veterans must provide documentation of honorable discharge at application.

New hires serve a probationary period of fixed duration to demonstrate ability to perform the work.