CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Full-Time - 40 Hours Per Week - Benefit Eligible

Non-Exempt – Union Position (IUOE Local #49)

The expected hiring range for new employees in 2025 is $32.97 - $35.14 per hour ($68,577.60 - $73,091.20 annually), depending on qualifications, relevant experience, and alignment with internal equity.

The full compensation range for this position is $32.97 to $42.58 per hour ($68,577.60 - $88,566.40 annually), with the potential for additional longevity-based compensation.

The applicant must fully complete the “Work Experience” and “Education” sections of the application, and a resume is required for all positions.

POSTED : Wednesday, August 13, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE : This posting will remain open until filled. First review of applications will begin on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. AA / EEO

Application and Selection Process : Upon review of all applications, should your qualifications align with our requirements, you will be notified by Human Resources via email with information regarding the next steps in our selection process.

Please Note : This position is onsite / in person. Interviews for this position will be conducted in person only.

Isanti County offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, including : Group Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, PTO (vacation, sick, personal leave), 12 paid holidays, Deferred Compensation Plans, Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an Employee Wellness Program.

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General Definition of Work

Performs work performing civil engineering work in surveying, roadway design, construction observation and material verification, and inspection of construction and maintenance for road and bridge projects, assisting in the development and preparation of project plans, performing right-of- way acquisitions, wetland mitigation, maintaining construction bid, method, and money files and records, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Assistant County Engineer.

Supervision is exercised over Technician I and Technician II.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Collects information using survey equipment and practices, maps and records; prepares construction plans for public meetings.
• Performs roadway design work; analyzes and uses collected information in the preparations of construction plans using required and accepted engineering standards and methods.
• Assists in the acquisition of right-of- ways and easements for construction projects; meets with landowners and discuss impact of projects specifics; witnesses and notarizes legal documents for land acquisitioning.
• Oversees and supervises preliminary construction tasks; operates survey equipment for preliminary survey and construction purposes; performs mathematical calculations to maintain horizontal and vertical control.
• Establishes grades, elevations, locations, alignments, and limits for construction projects; performs inspection work by visually and physically monitoring construction projects to provide and record accurate accountability of all construction methods, materials used, and monies paid, in accordance with governing rules and specifications.
• Performs Wetland Mitigation / Bridge Safety Inspections; prepares necessary field work, drafting, calculations to satisfy federal, state and local permit requirements; performs accurate and in-depth inspection of all County bridges to comply with federal and state requirements to ensure structures are safe and sound for the public.
• Attends required courses and classes to maintain necessary certifications; keeps current on all new methods, requirements, and standards to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Assists in teaching and training other civil engineering technician staff in construction observation, survey, design, and other job-related elements.
• Serves as project representative and assists with directing contractor activities and operations; monitors and verifies local and state specifications are being met.
• Manage and collect field data on signs, culverts, bridges, and roads using GIS for asset tracking and planning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Special Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements and Activity

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires sitting and tasting or smelling.

Sensory Requirements

Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Sensory Utilization

Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and / or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly, or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.

Environmental Conditions

Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to vibration and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :

A fully completed Isanti County Online Application must be received by Human Resources.

The application will be evaluated in a Training and Experience Assessment worth 100 points. Veterans Preference will be applied in accordance with Minnesota law. A top group of qualified applicants will be invited to the interview process.

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation including a criminal history search. Costs of the background will be paid for by Isanti County.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.