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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 4
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $53,390.16 to  $78,884.64  PAY GRADE: 33
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Public Safety
Division: Highway Patrol
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 09.322
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 44251
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 09/25/2023
Close Date: 10/25/2023
Recruiter:
   JON TERRAZAS
   Phone: (775)684-0116
   Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Equipment Mechanics maintain, repair, and modify fleet equipment comprised of a variety of light, medium, and heavy automotive and maintenance equipment, landscape equipment, computerized testing equipment, and diesel-fueled electric power generators. 
Incumbents organize, oversee, and direct an agency equipment shop and are expected to perform the full range of duties described in the series concept to include complex diagnosis and rebuilding work and performing specialized design and fabrication. Under general supervision, incumbents organize, oversee, and direct an agency equipment shop and are expected to perform the full range of duties including complex diagnosis and rebuilding work and performing specialized design and fabrication on a fleet comprised of mostly light duty police vehicles. EMIV schedule and oversee equipment repair and maintenance for the agency's fleet by inspecting equipment or consulting with agency personnel; determine type and complexity of work; write work orders; determine priority of repairs and either assign work to agency personnel or arrange for an outside vendor to complete; ensure repairs are completed correctly and in a safe and timely manner; charge labor, parts, and material to the appropriate cost center.
EMIV supervise subordinate Equipment Mechanic position(s) and may supervise other shop personnel as assigned. Supervision includes, but is not limited to, performance evaluations, work performance standards, work assignment and review, scheduling, training, and disciplinary actions as required. EMIV ensure compliance with federal and State statutes and regulations; agency and division policy and procedures; and procedures established for the use and disposal of hazardous materials. EMIV purchase or request authorization to purchase equipment, tools, supplies, and materials including agency fuel required for equipment shop operations, facilities, and vehicle maintenance and operation; monitor inventory, estimate future needs, and locate vendors; locate and examine used equipment suitable for agency needs and make recommendations for purchase to agency management as needed. EMIV maintain records and prepare reports regarding work orders, purchases, vehicle usage, and fuel usage to be used by agency management for future planning, budget development, and budget monitoring. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Completion of a recognized automotive/equipment repair apprenticeship program followed by two years of journey level experience equivalent to the Equipment Mechanic II; OR completion of Equipment-Mechanic-In-Training in Nevada State service followed by two years of journey level experience equivalent to the Equipment Mechanic II; OR one year of experience as an Equipment Mechanic III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Requirements
    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. In addition, federal law required random testing for controlled substances during employment.
    Some positions require incumbents to furnish their own mechanic's tools.
    Some positions require a valid Class A or B commercial driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) List your apprenticeship completion and where it was obtained.
2) Describe your journey level experience and where it was gained.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St,
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.


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