Posting number: 2026-04237
Department: DCNR - DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Job classification: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Engineering
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State.
The Nevada Division of Water Resources seeks an Engineering Technician 4 to serve in its Adjudications Section. The position independently performs a broad range of advanced technical engineering work, exercising considerable judgment in completing assignments and determining work priorities with minimal supervision, while coordinating with the team. Positions duties include independently conducting technical review and analysis and providing findings and recommendations to Professional Engineers and Associate Staff Engineers on the validity of historical claims to water rights, including detailed map review, water quantity calculations, and water right ownership review. Assisting engineers with field investigations and reports concerning claims to historical water rights; conducting maintenance, calibration, and inventory of field investigation equipment and tools; supporting water delivery compliance and enforcement actions on water systems governed by district court decree; managing the Section's database of vested water rights; and researching and responding to inquiries from water right claimants, consultants, and the public.
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.
Assist engineers in performing field and laboratory tests and setting up equipment; gather and compile data, analyze technical problems, conduct research, and analyze data gathered to ensure accuracy and conformance to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
Assist engineers, contractors, department staff, other agencies, the public and private business regarding water rights ownership, bid documents, contract plans, right-of-way plans, acquisition and disposal documentation, contract specifications, test results and federal and State guidelines and procedures; review, prioritize, research and prepare information in appropriate format.
Perform technical research to ensure department programs, testing methods, policies and procedures comply with federal and State requirements; review technical documents, analyze and interpret data and note discrepancies; verify areas of noncompliance against agency records and contact appropriate parties when discrepancies arise; make recommendations to correct problems and/or revise existing policies, procedures or methods.
Maintain records and contract documents in accordance with established filing system; enter data into computer system for analysis and review construction, water rights and contract documents and/or plan specifications; check applications and technical reports for completeness, clarity and conformance to department guidelines and federal and State policies and procedures.
Perform field inspections of construction projects, well locations and water use, material equipment, property lines and boundaries, right-of-way mapping and safety barriers; review and interpret construction plans, water rights records of survey and specifications to determine compliance; perform field measurements and record data; provide information, discuss problems and recommend solutions to contractors, professionals, property owners, department personnel and the general public; make recommendations and document the inspection process for future reference, payment of contract billings and to meet federal and State requirements.
Perform manual and computer aided drafting assignments by preparing maps, charts, graphs, tables, slopes and contours for construction projects, right-of-way location and water rights ownership, water rights data, data analysis, water quality data and federal, State and private property location.
Conduct surveying work including staking alignments, structures, fence lines and cross sections to set control points, locate wells and establish right-of-way lines, government survey and property boundaries; perform vertical and horizontal measurements and topographical mapping by operating transits, levels, rods, computerized surveying equipment, compasses, and calculators.
Perform material and soil testing in a laboratory setting involving a variety of design and quality control testing including acceptance testing, design mix, proficiency and advance testing; research material properties, new or proposed specifications and test procedures.
Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure proper operation, accuracy and reliability of test results and data collection; maintain equipment inventory, repair and maintenance records; document calibration results, repairs and problems encountered and make recommendations for repair and/or replacement of existing equipment.
Research city, county and federal records to determine property ownership, boundaries, encumbrances and condition of title.
Perform calculations establishing government survey and property boundaries, right-of-way lines, slopes and contours, horizontal and vertical alignments, traverses, construction limits and material quantities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general direction, incumbents function independently at the advanced journey level performing technical work requiring knowledge of engineering theories, principles, concepts and practices in a specialized area. Incumbents plan and execute assignments, independently coordinate projects with engineers and other technicians and coordinate engineering functions within the office. Work assignments cover a wide range of technical engineering duties requiring considerable judgment and ingenuity.
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 Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is committed to ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the construction industry in Nevada. The NSCB has the responsibility to promote quality construction by Nevada licensed contractors through a regulatory licensing system designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
