ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1 - UNDERFILL

About the role

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring an Engineering Technician 1 as an underfill for an Engineering Tech 3 in Sparks, NV. The 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.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Absorb and prioritize information, 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;
• 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, and calculators;
• Perform material and soil testing in a laboratory setting involving a variety of design and quality control testing including acceptance testing, design mix, proficiency and advance testing;
• Research material properties, new or proposed specifications and test procedures;
• Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure proper operation, accuracy and reliability of test results and data collection;
• Document calibration results, repairs and problems encountered and make recommendations for repair and/or replacement of existing equipment;
• Research city, county and federal records to determine property ownership, boundaries, encumbrances and condition of title;
• Perform calculations establishing government survey and property boundaries, right-of-way lines, slopes and contours, horizontal and vertical alignments, traverses, construction limits and material quantities;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: personal computers and related ancillary equipment.

Skills in: mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work with frequent interruptions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public; follow oral and written instructions; convert mathematical data, quantities and measurements and calculate area, volume, length and proportion; read and understand policy and procedure; accurately copy, post or transcribe data; perform repetitive work according to prescribed procedures, sequence and pace; gather and compile data.

Benefits

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.

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).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

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