ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I/II
Company: Government jobs
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified
candidates to apply for the Engineering Technician I/I position.
This position performs responsible and technical office and field
work in support of County and local agency planning-
engineering-related activities.
Engineering Technician I: $20.85 - $32.28 Hourly
Engineering Technician II: $22.47 - $34.87 Hourly
The Engineering Technician I is a training underfill position, upon
successful completion of the training program the successful
candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Engineering
Technician II.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility
list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within
the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human
Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified
applicants to the selection process.
Some positions 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.
Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are
subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and
the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such
funds are no longer available.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from
membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from
membership in the union. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Engineering Technician I - Equivalent to two years of college or
technical training in engineering, drafting, construction, survey
or related technical support field.
Engineering Technician II - In addition to the above: A minimum of
one (1) year of full-time experience in providing technical support
to an engineering function. Some college level course work in an
appropriate technical subject is desirable.
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, hazardous terrain and various weather conditions.
Specified positions may be required to work flexible or extended
work hours.
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
Provides information to the public and other governmental agencies,
in person or over the telephone, regarding departmental procedures
and regulations, facility locations, plan requirements, and
ownership, right-of-way and similar activities, which may require
the interpretation of policies and procedures; obtains and
distributes copies of maps, land descriptions and similar
information. 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. Makes a variety of computations in an office,
laboratory or field setting; enters data into an automated system
and produces reports, drawings or statistical summaries. Performs
field surveys 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. Performs updating of maps and drawings by posting
to existing documents; reduces field notes and produces as-built
drawings; learns and uses computer-aided drafting hardware and
software to produce maps, drawings, charts, graphs and related
documents. Makes field inspections and laboratory tests and
measurements of materials used in construction projects to ensure
conformance to specifications. 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. May assign, direct and review the work of
office or technical staff on a project or day-to-day basis. 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; lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
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.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we
offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
01 The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in
determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Which
describes your highest level of education?
02 Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you
for this position.
03 If you indicated "Other" in question 2, please list what major
your degree was in. If this does not apply, type n/a.
04 Indicate your full-time professional experience providing
technical support to an engineering function.
05 Please list the employer(s) on your application where your
experience was obtained in question(s) 1-4. Type N/A if you have no
related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
06 Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
07 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) The
education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills
assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in
the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of 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 and
clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience"
sections on the application may result in question scores being
adjusted to receive zero points; E)Assessment scores may be used to
consider applicants for the selection process; F) 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.
08 Indicate your full-time professional experience interacting
directly with customers in person in a customer service
environment.
09 Indicate your full-time professional experience collecting data
on mobile devices.
10 Please list the employer(s) on your application where your
experience was obtained in question(s) 8-9. Type N/A if you have no
related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
11 Indicate your full-time professional experience in CADD
(Computer Aided Design & Drafting) programs and/or software.
12 Indicate your full-time professional experience performing field
surveys.
13 Indicate your full-time professional experience making accurate
traffic engineering drawings.
14 Please list the employer(s) on your application where your
experience was obtained in question(s) 11-13. Type N/A if you have
no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
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