Engineering Technician

engineering technician 3

the nevada department of transportation is hiring for an engineering technician 3 is located in district 2, sparks, nv, on construction crew 913, as an underfill for an engineering tech
4. 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; contractor's 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.

** 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.

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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.

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.

please send direct inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

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 (download pdf reader).
• 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).

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