Design Technician - Infrastructure Design and Construction

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Design Technician - Infrastructure Design and Construction 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 intermediate level civil engineering and/or architectural duties, including the design and drafting of water, streets, drainage, sewers, buildings, interior renovations, and related public works facilities; and performs other duties as assigned.

When Assigned to Infrastructure Design and Construction

• Responds to requests for engineering information by locating maps, plans, utility data, right-of-way records, easements, and related materials
• Performs design and drafting of construction drawings for public streets, utilities, water and sewer systems, reservoirs, pump stations, and related public works facilities
• Produces plans and profiles for grading, curb and gutter, sidewalks, water and sewer lines, and lift/pump station components
• Prepares topographic maps by plotting and interpreting contours from survey field notes
• Performs calculations related to irregular areas, volumes, materials, rights-of-way, and construction requirements
• Computes gross and net areas, ownership data, and right-of-way information to support City project development
• Provides technical support to construction personnel, consulting engineers, and members of the public
• Obtains project approvals and coordinates documents with applicable local, state, and federal agencies

**NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment 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, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.

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External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Three (3) years of full-time experience performing architectural drafting, design technician work, construction document production, or closely related technical duties using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as Autodesk AutoCAD or Autodesk Civil 3D, including the use of corridor models and 3D surface creation
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Selection Interview with Practical (Weighted 100%)     -     Wednesday, January 13, 2027 and Thursday, January 14, 2027 (if needed)
(Best-Qualified 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.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.

Salary : $42 - $51