ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I/II

Clark County (NV) • Las Vegas, NV

82d • $24 - $38

About The Position

The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Engineering Technician I/II position. The ideal candidate will be assigned to the Asset Management or Traffic Studies team within the Traffic Management Division. This position involves performing technical office and field work related to County and local planning and engineering activities. Engineering Technician I: $24.14 - $35.62 Hourly Engineering Technician II: $26.00 - $38.46 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 at either level 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 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.

Requirements

• 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 - A minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience in providing technical support to an engineering function.
• Possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Some college level course work in an appropriate technical subject is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree