Design Technician - Facilities Design and Construction

Position: Design Technician - Facilities Design and Construction*

* The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Design Technician - Facilities Design and Construction in the Department of Public Works. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.**

Under general supervision, performs intermediate level civil engineering and/or architectural duties, including the design and drafting of water, streets, drainage, sewers, buildings, interior renovations, and related public works facilities; and performs other duties as assigned.

When Assigned to Facilities Design and Construction:

• Prepares architectural design drawings, plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and diagrams for vertical construction and facility improvement projects
• Produces coordinated construction documents integrating architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and site components
• Assists in developing design concepts, space plans, feasibility options, and technical solutions that align with City standards and project goals
• Reviews consultant drawings, contractor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFI) for conformance with design intent and City technical requirements
• Coordinates design information with architects, engineers, project managers, operations staff, and contractors
• Assists in developing design standards, technical details, specification templates, and drafting guidelines for architectural projects
• Prepares plan sets and documentation required for building, fire, and planning department permitting, and assists with agency coordination
• Develops and maintains accurate records, as-built drawings, and close-out documentation
• Provides technical assistance to the public, consultants, developers, contractors, and internal departments regarding design, facility information, and project requirements

NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:

Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.

Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.

External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Three (3) years of full-time experience performing architectural drafting, design technician work, construction document production, or closely related technical duties using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as Autodesk AutoCAD or Autodesk Civil 3D, including the use of corridor models and 3D surface creation
• Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview with Practical (Weighted 100%) - Monday, January 11, 2027 and Tuesday, January 12, 2027 (if needed)

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING…