Engineering Technician - Underfill

• no nevada state income tax.

*** 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 1 as an underfill 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.**

graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience involving public contact; 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,…