ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 - Underfill for Engineering Tech 3

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $42,636.96 to $61,721.28 PAY GRADE: 25

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

Department: Transportation (http://www.nevadadot.com/)

Division: Operations

Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

Job Class Code: 06.334

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 50867

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 03/17/2025

Recruiter:

KRISTEN BURKE

Phone: (775)888-1491

Email: kburke@dot.nv.gov

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

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.

Under close supervision of a higher-level technician or engineer, incumbents learn to perform technical engineering tasks at the entry level.

This position is in the Aggregates Lab and will prepare laboratory samples for testing and perform physical tests applicable to specific bituminous, aggregate, and soil samples. Calculate and record final test results. Calibrate, maintain, and clean laboratory testing equipment. This position requires the applicant to lift up to 100 lbs. from the floor to waist and from waist to shoulder. The applicant would be required to push carts that could weigh up to 1000 lbs. The position would require working with hazardous materials and chemicals. The position also requires the use of eye and hearing protection, as well as a dust mask. The applicant would be required to learn a variety of different test methods that need to be performed on bituminous/aggregate/soil materials.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-6_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

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.

Special Requirements

This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. This position requires applicants be at least 18 years of age upon hire. If selected, proof of being at least 18 years of age will be required.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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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