Position Overview

• The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Materials Technician in the Department of Public Works . The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status**

Under general supervision, performs materials testing, inspection, and other work as related.

• Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, regular full-time current employees successfully completing the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.

• Probationary full-time, part-time and temporary employees who have worked at least three (3) continuous months with the CITY may apply for this recruitment. These employees and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate lists, each of which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by full-time employees, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified probationary full-time, regular part-time and temporary employees. If the vacancy is not filled using either of these two lists, the next opportunity is to hire external candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Four (4) years technical experience in engineering relating to materials testing and inspections.
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Must be licensed by the appropriate federal agencies for the use of nuclear testing equipment.
• Must be certified and maintain American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I Certification and obtain and maintain Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification within one year of hire.
• Must be certified and maintain Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) registration as a Qualified Technician for Sampling and Density, and obtain and maintain Aggregate and Asphalt Extended certification within one year of hire.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Proof of licensure by theappropriate federal agencies for the use of nuclear testing equipment*
3) America Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I Certification*
4) America Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification (if applicable)*
5) Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) registration as a Qualified Technician for Sampling and Density*
6) Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) Aggregate and Asphalt Extended certification (if applicable)*
Please attach your documents to the "Attachments section of your application
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Written Examination (Weighted 30%) - Tuesday, April 30,2024
(Best Qualified Candidates)
Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 70%) - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
(Top Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.