Development Technician - Civil and Environmental Engineering

Nevada System of Higher Education

POSITION: Development Technician 3 - Civil and Environmental Engineering
SCHEDULE: The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.
LOCATION: Reno, NV
SALARY: Will discuss with applicant

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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 departments 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.

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

Preparing labs
Setting up equipment and materials
Performing routine maintenance/troubleshooting
Coordinating purchases and repairs
Providing hands-on support to faculty and students
Training on equipment use
Design/fabrication of specialized equipment, assemblies, and experimental setups
Conducting safety trainings
Enforcing procedures
Maintaining proper documentation
Managing inventories and assets
Coordinating with campus facilities and outside vendors
Supporting space and equipment needs
Supporting lab/department space remodels and office moves
Assisting with overall department operations
Supporting student club activities
Supporting departmental events
Supporting lab tours
Other duties as assigned

Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance
Generous annual and sick leave
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
Mountain EAP supports employees
Staff Employees Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees
Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabi ities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).