Development Technician 3 - Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Development Technician 3. This is a full time, state-funded position in a vibrant and exciting academic department with an accredited engineering program. This position provides lay off rights, and reports to the Department Chair. The Development Technician supports the department’s instructional and research needs and activities by maintaining laboratory operations, equipment, and facilities. Responsibilities include preparing labs, setting up equipment and materials, performing routine maintenance/troubleshooting, as well as coordinating purchases and repairs. The position provides hands-on support to faculty and students, including training on equipment use and design/fabrication of specialized equipment, assemblies, and experimental setups.

The role ensures a safe and compliant laboratory environment by conducting safety trainings, enforcing procedures, and maintaining proper documentation. Additional duties include managing inventories and assets, coordinating with campus facilities and outside vendors, supporting space and equipment needs, and lab/department space remodels and office moves. The position assists with overall department operations, student club activities, departmental events, lab tours, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field and two (2) years of experience in the fabrication, maintenance, calibration, repair and modification of a variety of electrical, mechanical and/or computerized equipment and computer systems; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering testing equipment for soil, concrete, steel and composite materials and to a lesser extent, analytical and process equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting/problem solving ability.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn and operate new equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work and make decisions independently

Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 35

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01.

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

The Perks of PERS

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates

• Rich retirement plan - Retirement Calculator

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.

Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees

The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related. Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses. Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Department Information

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is a highly research active department with over 568 BS, MS, and PhD students, 22 tenured/tenure-track faculty, and 6 research faculty and technical staff.

In Reno, you will find world-class outdoor recreation opportunities — including skiing, hiking, biking and water sports — in nearby Lake Tahoe and throughout the northern Nevada region. Learn more at unr.edu/engineering

Contact Information for this Position

For further information, contact Samantha Altergott - saltegott@unr.edu

Posting Close Date

05/31/2026