ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 - Underfill for Engineering Tech 3

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:

Qualifications

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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Northern Nevada

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Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204