Engineering Technician (Traffic)

Salary : $50,194.00 - $78,428.00 Annually

Location : Apple Valley, MN

Job Type : Full-Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 50110C.25.002

Department : TRAFFIC OPERATIONS - 2420301

Opening Date : 08 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Description

POSTING TYPE : Open Competitive

DEPARTMENT : Transportation

HOURS : Full-time

SALARY RANGE : $50,194 - $78,428 / year (105 grade) DOQ

LOCATION : Western Services Center, Apple Valley

UNION : None

CLOSE DATE : This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

What You'll Do

The Engineering Technician plays a critical role within the County's Traffic Engineering Team. The main responsibilities include traffic safety assessments and studies, managing / aiding in the County traffic count program, completing traffic signal designs and timing plans, and assisting the Traffic Engineering team on workload. Learning opportunities and potential for career growth will be provided. The Engineering Technician will be mentored and guided by other technicians and engineers within the group.

Who We Are

Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellence in public service, with a focus on four values : Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate in Civil Engineering Technology, Land Surveying or closely related field AND One year of related TRANSPORTATION construction, traffic safety, or engineering work experience.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BEYOND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Duties & Responsibilities

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1-7

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment

Work Experience

80% inside, 20% outside. Must be able to perform the following on an occasional to frequent basis; sitting, walking, balancing, bending / stooping, turning / twisting, low-level position, reaching forward / low-level, grasping, keying, and bending / twisting arms. Position requires lifting 0 to 10 pounds on a frequent basis and 11 to 30 pounds of force occasionally. Exposures may include, but are not limited to, changing weather conditions, roadway traffic, dust, dirt, exhaust and noise. Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of equipment including but not limited to : small hand tools, traffic counter boxes, tubes, iPad, personal computer, printers, telephone, cellular phone, calculator, copy machine, video equipment, and personal safety equipment.

Benefits

Selection Process

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Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that you understand that a background check including but not limited to criminal, employment, driving, and educational check may be conducted upon acceptance of a position.

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Please select the highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)

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Identify our years of full-time TRANSPORTATION construction, traffic safety or engineering work experience?

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Identify your years of experience with traffic engineering practices and principles.

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Identify your years of experience preparing crash reviews and intersection assessment documents.

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Identify your years of experience conducting analysis and preparing traffic engineering reports.

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Identify your years of experience preparing traffic signal plans.

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Identify whether you have work experience in the following areas (check all that apply) :

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Do you have your Engineer in Training (EIT) certification?

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Have you completed an Engineering Internship with a City, County or State agency? If yes, be sure that this experience is listed on your application.

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The full salary range for this position is $50,194 - $78,428 and preferred hiring range is $50,194 - $62,742 annually. The amount that is offered is depended on the candidate's overall skills, education, experience and internal equity. The offer would also include the County's benefits package.

Taking that information into consideration, what would be the minimum salary you'd accept if selected for the position?

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