Engineering Technician II

Position Description

Perform paraprofessional civil engineering work and other related duties in the field and office.

Salary :

Anticipated starting salary for this position is : $32.97 - 40.08 / hour, depending on qualifications.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

Transportation Engineering and Design (Street Design) (2 position)

Assist Engineers and Engineering Technicians in project support and design using OpenRoads Designer. Provide assistance to Engineers and Technicians in various aspects of Capital Project delivery such as cost estimating, field verification and report writing.

Work Conditions :

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. Typical hours are 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Transportation Engineering and Design (Bridge Group) (1 position)

Perform construction contract administration duties including preparation of partial payments and change orders. Provide assistance to Engineers and Technicians in various aspects of Capital Project delivery.

Working Conditions :

Combination of office and field. Typical work hours are 7 : 00 am-3 : 30 pm, and may include overtime, longer weekday. and Saturdays during the construction season. During the construction season, most of the work will be outdoors.

Transportation Engineering and Design (Sidewalk Inspection) (1 position)

Primary duties will be to perform inspection and investigation work related to assigned engineering projects to evaluate conditions of ADA pedestrian ramps, sidewalks, and roadways. Make recommendations for repairs and / or replacement when needed to ensure safety and compliance of existing / proposed infrastructure in the right-of-way. Assist with review and inspection of private development projects in Minneapolis related to the right-of-way. Assist Project Manager and Technicians with data analysis, contract management, and permit review.

Working Conditions :

Combination of office and field. Typical working hours 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm, and may include overtime during the week as needed.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Eighteen months training in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

Two years of experience performing similar duties

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

Valid Driver's License

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps : a rating of relevant education and experience and / or an oral examination (100%) . It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and / or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Medical Exam

After a conditional job offer, candidates will be required to pass a medical examination which includes a physical screening.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the [ AFSCME (CAF) ] . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit the City of Minneapolis website.

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.