What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician III-Amended position at City of Minneapolis?
Public Works is hiring 2 positions to perform specialized high level technical support and design support for Surface Water and Sewers Division and the Transportation Maintenance & Repair division of the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department in construction and maintenance activities and act as a liaison with other parties for the Professional Engineer in the field.
Work Location: This position currently works on-site only.*The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas*
*Amended to include the additional vacancy as well as extend the closing date*
- Perform inspections and investigations of tunnels, outfalls, maintenance holes, catch basins, and other sewer infrastructure to evaluate assets’ condition and performance.
- Communicate any deviations discovered in plans, specifications, materials, methods, schedules, or MNDOT specifications to the Engineer.
- Inspect and ensure proper construction techniques for sanitary and storm sewer projects with various contractors and governmental agencies.
- Assist in preparation of paperwork and documentation describing sewer improvements needed within reconstruction and construction projects, predominantly street sewer construction, repair, and rehabilitation activities.
- Field verify, enter, and maintain records using modern software (such as Adobe, ArcMap, Maximo, Excel, etc.)
- Analyze sewer asset data using software such as ArcMap / ArcGIS, Adobe PDF editor, MS Excel, MS Access, Sharepoint, Maximo Maintenance Management Software, and Granite XP CCTV Viewer.
- Act as the engineer's field representative for communication with the construction crew foremen (both City staff and private vendors) on a construction site.
- Perform contract administrative duties by tracking daily items which could include: payroll hours, personal hours, work progress, weather, quantities, etc.
- Perform a variety of engineering technician work in the office regarding construction project design, shop drawing review, cost estimation, handling communications, completing forms, etc
- Draw standard plates and detail updates and drafting using computer assisted design (CAD).
- Perform complex mathematical calculations and computations in connection with engineering project work and costs, including arithmetic and trigonometry, as well as grades and quantities.
- Assign work to lower level staff, providing training and instruction as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Duties and Responsibilities-TMR
• Act as the engineer's field representative for communication with the Construction
Crew Foremen (both City Staff and private vendors) on a construction site.
• Inspect and ensure site safety compliance.
• Communicate any deviations discovered in plans, specification, materials, methods, schedules, or MNDOT specifications to the Engineer. Assist the Engineer with resolution of any issues that arise.
• Prepare paperwork and field document construction activities and quantities following Minnesota State Aid requirements
• Coordinate survey work with City Survey team.
• Coordinate closely with contractors on work which can affect adjacent businesses or property owners.
• Coordinate materials testing with contractors, MNDOT, and the City of Minneapolis Engineering Lab.
• Perform contract administrative duties with daily tracking of contract management related items. This may include but not be limited to the following items:
o Personnel hours for the general and sub contractors.
o Payroll and prevailing wage compliance.
o Work progress
o Weather
o Equipment in and out and special circumstances
• Prepare weekly reports using excel spreadsheets.
• Measure and track material quantities.
• Enter and maintain records using modern software.
• Assign work to lower level staff, providing training and instruction as required.
• Perform a variety of engineering technician work in the office regarding construction project design, cost estimation, calculations of cost, handling communications, completing forms, designing traffic control plans, etc
Minimum Qualifications: Eighteen (18) months of post High School training in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent training in Civil Engineering.
Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of related experience performing civil engineering and related technical work.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.
Licenses & Certifications: Currently posses and maintain a 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.
Union Representation: This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/afscme-general/
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 three (3) months 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.
- Considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering tools and technology.
- Good communication skills and the ability to delegate work.
- Good knowledge of Civil Engineering, drafting, and related computer software packages.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Good writing skills and ability to produce reports.
Salary : $37 - $46