SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN



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SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Employer

Clark County

Salary

$48,568.00 - $75,254.40 Annually

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

14013

Department

Public Works

Division

Public Works Construction Management

Opening Date

02/23/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

ABOUT THE POSITION

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CHANGED TO REFLECT CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT.
Plans, assigns, directs and reviews the work of engineering technical support staff or a project or day-to-day basis; performs complex technical office and field work and may have specific programmatic responsibility in support of County or local agency engineering-related activities; performs specified engineering design work under the direction of a professional engineer. 
 
This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by the Office of Human Resources.


This recruitment may be used to fill term (Limited-Permanent) positions.  The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration, and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment.  The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to two (2) years of college or training in engineering, drafting, construction, survey or related technical training, AND three (3) years of full-time experience in providing technical support, including skilled computer applications and design work, to an engineering function.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.  Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

 
Working Conditions: Specified positions may work with exposure to heavy traffic and hazardous terrain.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions require possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs complex technical support work including standard engineering design, final plan and specific detail preparation, plan review and project or program oversight, normally under the direction of a professional engineer.  Makes field inspections and laboratory tests and measurements of materials used in construction projects to ensure conformance to specifications.  Researches computer databases and hard copy files for maps, specifications, right-of-ways and easements, technical data, land descriptions, laboratory testing results and similar information; summarizes such information for project use and engineering support. Performs journey-level mapping and drafting, using manual and computer-aided drafting methods to produce maps, drawings, charts, graphs and related documents. Makes a variety of complex computations in an office, laboratory or field setting; enters date into an automated system and produces reports, drawings or statistical summaries. Provides lead direction, training and work review to a group of technical and related engineering support staff; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work. Provides input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary and other personnel matters; may sign evaluation forms and counsel employees as required. Directs a specific programmatic area, such as the materials control laboratory or the pavement management program; supervises a small staff in addition to performing complex technical work in support of the program.  Reviews and evaluates parcel maps, records of survey, subdivision and construction plans for adherence to standards. Provides information to the public, in person or over the telephone, which may require the interpretation and application of policies, procedures and regulations. Compiles and maintains bid and contract documents; reviews and analyzes proposals; prepares summaries and recommendations; maintains records of performance and payments made. Performs field surveys and/or inspections in the area to which assigned; sets up equipment to make field measurements in such areas as traffic counts, air quality, weather conditions, flood warning systems and similar technical areas. Reviews a variety of plans and designs to ensure conformance with codes and regulations; reviews engineering drawings and specifications to verify calculations, quantities, accuracy and completeness. Prepares a variety of written materials such as bid abstracts, legal land descriptions, correspondence and reports. Maintains accurate records and files related to the department to which assigned. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; may drive a motor vehicle to reach work sites, obtain field information or pick up and deliver materials and supplies. Uses specialized equipment to produce copies of maps, drawings and blueprints.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to reach work sites; strength and stamina to walk and climb and conduct field inspections and investigations; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Clark County offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan

  • Disability Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance

  • Vacation

  • Sick Leave

  • Paid Holidays

  • Employer-Paid Retirement

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Credit Union Eligibility

  • Nevada has no State Income Tax

    CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    • 01
    The following questions will be used to assist in determining minimum requirements. Please select the number of months of full time work experience providing technical support, including skilled computer applications and design work, to an engineering function.
    • No Experience
    • Less than 24 months
    • 24 to 35 months
    • 36 to 47 months
    • 48 to 59 months
    • 60 or more months
    02
    Please list the employer where your experience was obtained in Question #1. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below. Employer Name: Job Title:
    Dates of Employment: Hours Worked Per Week:
    03
    Please select your level of education in an Engineering, Drafting, Construction, Survey, or related technical support.
    • No related degree
    • Technical Trade College degree
    • Some College (1-59 credits)
    • Associates degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree
    04
    Please list the related degree that was obtained in Question #3. Type N/A if no related degree. See Template Below.
    College/University:
    Did you graduate:
    College Major/Minor:
    Units Completed:
    Degree Received:
    05
    The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
    I understand that:
    A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
    B) Knowledge and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported by the work experience listed on my application;
    C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
    D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported by the work history listed on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive 0 points. The adjusted scores will be used when determining score ranking for interviews;
    E) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
    • I understand this recruitment includes a supplemental skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the work history detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
    06
    Please check which division of Public Works you are interested interviewing for.
    • Construction Management (Materials Testing)
    • Design Engineering
    07
    CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (MATERIALS TESTING) Questions 7-15 are related to construction management/ materials testing.
    Check all current professional certifications and/or licenses you hold related to testing the testing of construction materials in the field or working in a laboratory setting.
    • NGU
    • RSO
    • IMSA
    • ACI
    • ICC
    • ACIA
    • NICET
    • NAQTC
    08
    Please list the professional certifications checked in Question #7. See Template Below. Type N/A if no relevant certificate.
    Certification:
    Name of agency or institution administering the certification:
    Date Awarded:
    Expiration Date (if Applicable):
    09
    How many months of full time professional experience do you have performing materials testing of roadway construction?
    • No experience
    • Less than 24 months
    • 24 to 35 months
    • 36 to 47 months
    • 48 to 59 months
    • 60 or more months
    10
    Please check which of the following areas you have material testing experience in.
    • Concrete Lab and Field Testing
    • Asphalts Lab and Field Testing
    • Soils Lab and Field Testing
    11
    Please list the employer where your experience was obtained in Question #9 and #10. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
    Employer Name:
    Job Title:
    Hours Worked Per Week:
    Date of Employment:
    12
    How many months of professional experience do you have in performing inspections of roadway construction?
    • No experience
    • Less than 24 months
    • 24 to 35 months
    • 36 to 47 months
    • 48 to 59 months
    • 60 or more months
    13
    Please list the employer where your experience was obtained in Question #12. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
    Employer Name:
    Job Title:
    Hours Worked Per Week:
    Date of Employment:
    14
    How many months of professional experience performing office construction management duties such as: reviewing and compiling submittals, cost estimating, producing and reviewing pay estimates and using any electronic construction management documentation/data processing.
    • No experience
    • Less than 24 months
    • 24 to 35 months
    • 36 to 47 months
    • 48 to 59 months
    • 60 or more months
    15
    Please list the employer where your experience was obtained in Question #14. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
    Employer Name:
    Job Title:
    Hours Worked Per Week:
    Date of Employment:
    16
    DESIGN ENGINEERING Questions 16-23 are related to design engineering.
    How many months of full time professional experience do you have using manual and computer-aided drafting methods to produce maps, drawings, charts, graphs, and related documents?
    • No experience
    • Less than 24 months
    • 24 to 35 months
    • 36 to 47 months
    • 48 to 59 months
    • 60 or more months
    17
    Please list the employer where your experience was obtained in Question #16. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
    Employer Name:
    Job Title:
    Hours Worked Per Week:
    Date of Employment:
    18
    How many months of full time professional experience do you have performing complex technical support work including design of roadways, flood control, traffic signals, pavement marking plans, lighting, signing, other transportation related improvements, specific detail preparation, and project or program oversight?
    • No experience
    • Less than 24 months
    • 24 to 35 months
    • 36 to 47 months
    • 48 to 59 months
    • 60 or more months
    19
    Please list the employer where your experience was obtained in Question #18. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
    Employer Name:
    Job Title:
    Hours Worked Per Week:
    Date of Employment:
    20
    How many months of full-time professional experience do you have in reviewing a variety of plans and designs to ensure conformance with codes and regulations?
    • No experience
    • Less than 24 months
    • 24 to 35 months
    • 36 to 47 months
    • 48 to 59 months
    • 60 or more months
    21
    How many months of full time professional experience do you have reviewing engineering drawings and specifications to verify calculations, quantities, accuracy, and completeness?
    • No experience
    • Less than 24 months
    • 24 to 35 months
    • 36 to 47 months
    • 48 to 59 months
    • 60 or more months
    22
    Please list the employer where your experience was obtained in Question #20 and#21. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
    Employer Name:
    Job Title:
    Hours Worked Per Week:
    Date of Employment:
    23
    Check which application you have used with Autodesk version 2018.
    • AutoCAD
    • AutoCAD Civil 3D
    • AutoCAD Map 3D
    • AutoCAD Mobile
    • Vehicle Tracking
    • Revit
    • Infraworks

    * Required Question

    Employer
    Clark County
    Address
    500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor
    PO Box 551791
    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
    Phone
    (702) 455-3176
    (702)455-4565
    Website
    http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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