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Job Description
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
Job Summary
This position is located in Las Vegas within the Construction Division on crew 926. Incumbent will work in the field performing required construction inspections, testing, and surveying; complete field and office work to assure contractor's work is documented per the specifications and quantities for prompt contractor payment.
Essential Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, physics, math or closely related field and two years of experience in a specialized engineering function or program area which involved the application of work procedures, standards and controls; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of progressively responsible experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an Engineering Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties- Assist professional engineers with construction inspection and engineering support activities on highway and transportation projects. Perform engineering calculations including quantity measurements, elevations, grades, slopes, and other construction-related computations.
- Perform field inspections of roadway construction activities including grading, paving, drainage structures, traffic control, and related work to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Collect, record, and maintain field documentation including daily reports, measurements, inspection records, and supporting data necessary to verify work performed and support contractor payment estimates.
- Conduct construction surveying and layout activities including staking alignments, slopes, structures, and control points; perform horizontal and vertical measurements using surveying instruments and electronic equipment. Act as lead-off rodman, or survey party chief.
- Perform materials sampling and testing for soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete in accordance with established procedures and specifications; document results and report discrepancies. Operate, maintain, and calibrate testing and surveying equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of measurements and test results.
- Maintain accurate project records including inspection logs, test results, quantity calculations, and related documentation using department software systems and standard reporting methods.
- Review construction plans, specifications, and contract documents to verify work performed meets design requirements and applicable standards.
- Communicate with engineers, contractors, inspectors, and other personnel to resolve field issues, clarify construction requirements, and coordinate project activities.
- Perform related duties as assigned on Work Performance Standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Knowledge of: standard safety procedures when working in labs, on construction sites and setting up protective barriers.
Skills in: construction principles, practices and procedures; agency policies and procedures related to the assignment; standards, guidelines and criteria.
Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; deal firmly and tactfully with others inside and outside the agency; work independently and lead the work activities of others; read and interpret parcel maps, subdivision plats, construction plans and specifications, engineering drawings, department policy and procedures and federal and State regulations and guidelines; identify problems and recommend appropriate solutions; make field adjustments in response to unusual circumstances; make independent decisions related to specific work assignments; and all other knowledge, skills, and abilities required at the lower levels.
RECRUITER INFORAMTION: STEPHANIE SWANSON, stephanie.swanson@dot.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- 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. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- 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) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255 - Assist professional engineers with construction inspection and engineering support activities on highway and transportation projects. Perform engineering calculations including quantity measurements, elevations, grades, slopes, and other construction-related computations.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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