ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
Clark County
Las Vegas, NV
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About The Position
The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Assistant/Associate Engineer position in the Design Division. This position performs engineering work, including conducting engineering feasibility studies, performing design work, and developing and administering professional services or project contracts; reviews plans and inspects projects; collects and presents data and prepares reports; provides information and advice to the public in person and over the telephone.
THE SALARY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.
Assistant Engineer: $35.38 - $54.88 Hourly
Associate Engineer: $38.23 - $59.27 Hourly
The Assistant Engineer is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Associate Engineer.
This is an open and continuous recruitment; scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.
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 Bond Funded. Bond Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of bond 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.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Assistant Engineer
Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or a closely related field. Equivalent combination of appropriate formal education and directly related experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all aspects of the job may be substituted for the degree to a maximum of two (2) years.
Associate Engineer
In addition to the above, two (2) years of engineering experience. Experience in a public agency setting 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.
Licensing and Certification: Possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Possession of a Nevada Engineer-in-Training Certificate is desirable.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
Working Conditions: Work with exposure to potential hazards at various construction sites.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Designs, prepares and evaluates preliminary and final plans and specifications for a variety of public works, county and local agency building, facility roadway, traffic and wastewater and water plant design, maintenance and retrofitting projects.
- Performs project resident engineering oversight on various construction projects; coordinates daily activities, ensures compliance with plans and specifications, and administers contracts.
- Conducts feasibility and cost studies; recommends alternative approaches, including the use of contract services and the incorporation of new methods and materials.
- Confers with and may direct the work of, a specific project, engineering technicians, surveying technicians, right-of-way staff, construction management inspectors and other county staff as required.
- Reviews and evaluates parcel maps, records of survey, subdivision and construction plans and other documents submitted by the public
- Provides engineering design and code information and ensures that designs meet accepted industry and legal standards.
- Conducts research studies and prepares reports and recommendations regarding land use, building and facility design, transportation, housing, redevelopment, and a variety of engineering-related community service needs.
- Uses computers and software programs for various technical modeling, calculation, computer-aided drafting and similar engineering projects and studies.
- Prepares a variety of written communications, including analytical reports, correspondence; directs the preparation of graphic materials.
- Conducts field surveys and investigations related to engineering projects or requests.
- Prepares and/or presents various material to the boards and commissions and community groups; answers questions and provides information and assistance to the public in person, on the telephone and in writing.
- 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 provide work direction and instruction to less experienced engineers, technical or office support staff.
- Uses standard office equipment in the course of the work; may drive a personal or Clark County motor vehicle or be able to provide for appropriate transportation between various work sites, depending upon departments and/or projects assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings and inspect construction sites; 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.
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