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Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$30.577
Job Posting:
JR2025-00012698 Engineer (Open)
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Job Description:
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is looking for a passionate, collaborative, and detailed-oriented individual to join the Engineering team with emphasis in diverse entry level engineering design. Under administrative direction, this permanent fulltime position will be assisting in designing, planning, directing, and coordinating construction projects in State Recreation, Wildlife Management Areas, State Trails, and State Fish Hatcheries across the state.
JOB DUTIES:
• Assists in the design, planning, and review of complex plans and specifications for construction and unique agency projects across the State of Nebraska.
• Prepares preliminary estimates and specifications. Attends various preconstruction planning meetings and conferences. Performs construction observation, resolving technical problems.
• Approves final punch list and completion of construction or capital improvement projects.
• Maintains adequate records to sufficiently describe the work performed and to distribute such documentation as applicable.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
• The opportunity to travel and work in beautiful State Recreation and Wildlife Management Areas, State Trails, and State Fish Hatcheries across the state.
• Comprehensive benefits package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of: engineering theories, principles, practices and design; modern methods and techniques of construction, maintenance, and materials; legal responsibilities and ramifications associated with the work performed; practices and terminology of computer operation and AutoCAD; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); practical engineering concepts.
- Ability to: interpret and implement State and federal laws and regulations, agency policies, and procedures; interpret, and explain engineering plans, and communicate with the public, contractors, consultants, agency staff at all levels, and local government officials.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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