Engineering Technician (Survey)

About the Position

Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications for Engineering Technician (Survey). This position performs a variety of technical work involving civil, traffic, mechanical and environmental engineering, duties involved in drafting, maintaining GIS data, developing cost estimates, engineering plans research, plan review, field inspection, data gathering and customer assistance, and provides assistance to professional and technical level engineering staff.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Survey Section will have experience in any of the following areas: reading and interpreting civil engineering plans, reviewing land surveying maps, and operating CAD software used in the civil engineering and land surveying industries. This position requires the use of computers and various technical software applications and may also involve operating land surveying equipment in the field. Training will be provided for those with the aptitude and willingness to learn.

Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff.

May receive functional and technical supervision from a Sr. Engineering Technician or higher-level staff.

Examination Process
A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list, and must be worked on individually by the applicant only. The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.

Selection Process
Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

Example of Duties

Essential Functions

• Researches information for assigned projects and as requested by engineering firms, contractors, developers, government agencies and the public; prepares and reviews applications and other documentation; provides information and requested data; reproduces design drawings upon request; maintains information for billing purposes; collects fees for reproductions; produces documents for project committee groups and public meetings.
• Provides engineering records management, including collecting designs, drawings, maps, plans and other related documentation, reviewing for accuracy and compliance, indexing and assigning file numbers, scanning documents, and maintaining electronic and paper files and reference systems.
• Compiles, reduces, interprets and applies field notes and rough technical data to complete skilled drafting, drawings, plot plans, profiles, elevations and improvements; assists engineering staff in preparing engineering designs, maps, drawings, specifications and project estimates.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries from other city staff and the public, including engineers, developers, and private citizens. Coordinates projects and activities with internal departments and external agencies.
• Participates in a variety of engineering studies and plan reviews; conducts research and analyzes complex technical data; reads and interprets engineering data; recommends revisions to comply with standards and legal requirements; performs site visits and audits; writes statistical and narrative reports and presents findings to citizens and committee groups.
• Performs complex calculations to determine angles, elevations and volume; assists in preparation of project budgets and cost estimates; calculates fees and project costs; submits billing information.
• Operates computer equipment using software packages such as GIS and AutoCAD to produce engineering drawings and exhibits; updates geographic information systems (GIS) database.
• Gathers, analyzes, records, and maintains a variety of project data to assist engineers with project management activities, and provide general information to the public and external agencies; maintains and updates databases; and prepares a variety of reports and exhibits for management and public viewing.
• Attends various meetings to represent the division. Records minutes of meetings for project files; distributes documents to contractors, staff, and other city departments.
• Generates and monitors work orders for new and existing plans to ensure timely and accurate completion of work.
• Maintains a technical library of information.
• Revises and edits construction drawings to maintain accurate reference drawings that reflect completed or modified facilities.

Marginal Functions

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Requirements

Experience and Training

Six months of technical civil engineering experience in drafting, design, or traffic. One college or vocational school course in an area related to assignment may be substituted for the work experience.

When assigned to Traffic Barricade

License and Certificates

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Possession of a Flagger certificate from the American Traffic Safety Services Association within 90 days of the date of appointment and maintenance thereafter.

Possession of a Traffic Control Technician certificate from the American Traffic Safety Services Association within 18 months of the date of appointment and maintenance thereafter.

Possession of a Traffic Control Supervisor certificate from the American Traffic Safety Services Association within 36 months of date of appointment and maintenance thereafter.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

Terminology, methods, practices and techniques of drafting and computer aided design.
Trigonometry as applied to the computation of angles, areas, distances and traverses.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Techniques and practices of civil or traffic engineering planning and design or wastewater treatment plant maintenance, depending on assignment.
Applicable engineering design standards in area of assignment.
Materials, methods and techniques of modern construction.
Applicable laws, regulations, codes and department policies governing assigned engineering duties.
Basic safety procedures when working in roadway.
Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skills in

Understanding and reading engineering and construction plans and specifications.
Applying applicable laws, regulations, codes and department policies governing assigned engineering duties.
Using traffic count software to perform traffic studies.
Basic safety procedures appropriate for working in the roadway.
Meeting deadlines.
Organizing assignments.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicating tactfully with contractors, engineers and property owners.
Using algebraic formulas, trigonometry tables and statistical mathematics to accomplish the level of work described herein.

Competencies

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.
Experience and Training Requirements

COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

• Negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process.
• Step (Merit) Increase – typically awarded on the anniversary date of hire, up to range maximum.

BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

• Available for some classifications.

Tool/Equipment Allowance

• Available for some classifications.

Retirement

• Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after)for each year of service, applied to the employee’s highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the city’s salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.

Deferred Compensation

• The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental, and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.

Life and AD&D Insurance

• City provides $20,000 insurance at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.

Disability Insurance

• City provides a long term disability policy:
  • LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits may begin after 90 days of an approved disability leave. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

• Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at ARC Health and Wellness..

VACATION (Hours/Year)

• Year 1-2: 80 hours
• Years 3-7: 120 hours
• Years 8-10: 128 hours
• Years 11-15: 180 hours
• Year 16 and over: 200 hours
• Maximum accrual: 250 hours, if hired after 12/3/2014
• Sell-back: Up to 60 hours each year; must leave a balance of 40 hours in leave bank.

HOLIDAYS

• City provides 12 paid holidays plus a birthday holiday.

SICK LEAVE

• Sick Leave: 104 hours per year
• Maximum Accrual: 420 hours, if hired after 12/03/2014
• Sick Leave Bonus: Negotiated sick leave bonus
• Payout at Separation: See contract

RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

• Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premiums.

NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 12/10/2025