Salary : $56,217.00 - $87,839.00 AnnuallyLocation : Empire Township/Rosemount, MNJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 50120.25.001Department: TransportationOpening Date: 12/24/2024Closing Date: 1/9/2025 4:30 PM CentralGeneral Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitiveDEPARTMENT: TransportationHOURS: Full-timeFULL SALARY RANGE: $56,217 - $87,839 (106 grade)LOCATION: Empire Maintenance FacilityUNION: NoneCLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2024What You'll Do The Dakota County Transportation Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill the Senior Engineering Technician position which performs complex and difficult paraprofessional engineering and surveying work duties. Tasks include project management of county road, bridge and trail construction projects and assist Principal Engineering Specialists on large scale projects.Who We AreDakota 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 Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Land Surveying or closely related field AND 2 years of highway construction, survey or engineering work experience.OR•An equivalent combination of education and work experience to total 4 or more years. Education and work experience must be directly related to highway construction, survey or engineering work experience.AND•Valid Driver's LicensePREFERRED Education and Experience beyond Minimum Qualifications:•Bituminous Street Inspector•Concrete Field Inspector Level I & II•Grading and Base Inspector Level I & II•Technical experience with pavement management, database management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).•Completed associate or bachelor's Degree in a closely related field.DESIRED Education and Experience beyond Preferred Qualifications:•Bridge Construction Inspector Level I•Bridge Safety Inspector Level I & II•Bridge Safety Inspection experience•Landscape Specialist certification 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.1. Serve as project manager on county road, bridge and trail projects or assist Principal Engineering Specialists on large scale projects.2. Manage and oversee the progress and construction methods to ensure projects meet specifications; communicate and resolve construction contract problems.3. Assist survey crew and coordinates field changes with construction and design staff.4. Provide material testing for projects, including aggregate gradations, concrete air tests and cylinders, bituminous sampling.5. Interpret construction plans and calculates necessary field notes. Work with Construction staff to resolve field changes.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Above duties are essential functions. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
- Considerable knowledge of civil engineering practices and principles and surveying practices and principles
- Skill in the use of personal computers, drafting equipment, design software, and state of the art field survey equipment
- Knowledge of engineering nomenclature, plans, records, and maps, drafting nomenclature and symbols, and contract management methods and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with staff, public, agency staff and other professionals
- Ability to lead subordinates and coordinates the work activities of a project.
- Knowledge of advanced mathematics and its application to field surveying and engineering computations.
- Knowledge of project management software and Computer Aided Drafting.
- MNDOT Technical Certification: Bituminous Street Inspector, Level I & II Concrete Field Inspector, Level I & II Grading and Base Inspector, Level I Bridge Construction Inspector, and Level I Bridge Safety Inspector or the ability to obtain within one year.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 5% inside during the winter months, 95% outside from early spring till early winter. Must be able to perform the following on an occasional to continuous basis; sitting, standing, walking, balancing, bending/stooping, turning/twisting, low-level position, reaching forward/overhead/low levels, firm/simple grasping, and continuous bending/twisting of the arms. Positions requires force/lifting 0 - 24 pounds on a constant basis, 25 - 34 pounds of force occasional, 35 to 50 pounds rare to occasional, anything above 50 pounds is rare and should be done as a team lift. Exposures may include, but are not limited to; changing weather conditions, uneven/rough/sloped walking conditions, roadway traffic and construction equipment on roads or constructions projects, dust, dirt, paint, solvents, cleaners, exhaust and noise. Driving is required for this position and staff must have the ability to use a variety of powered equipment including but not limited to: light and heavy equipment including hammer/maul, machete, hammer drills, chisels, pavement grinder, post-hole digger, survey/GPS equipment, generator, compressor, personal computer, printers, telephone, cellular phone, calculator, copy machine, video equipment, and personal safety equipment.Contact the Human Resources Office (651-###-####) if you are in need of a full report of physical and occupational demands of the Engineering Technician (Senior, Principal, and Intern) positions. Location & ScheduleThis is an in-person work at our Empire Maintenance Facility in Rosemount, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
- Excellent work-life balance
- Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
- Eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday each year
- Pension with a generous employer contribution
- Ability to work from home some of the time
Selection Process
- You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
- We assign you a score based on your qualifications
- Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
- We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
- We extend an offer and conduct background checks
Visit our Benefits site for more information.01 Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials.
It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years. 02 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. 03 Please select the
highest level of education completed or Degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
- Professional/Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post secondary education
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or above
04 If you have a certification or degree, please list the name of the degree, the field of study and the college from which it was obtained. 05 Identify your years of full-time
highway construction, survey or engineering work experience.
This experience must be listed on your application. Convert any part-time experience to full years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full time). Do not round up years of experience (i.e. 2 yrs. 9 mos. would equal 2 years). Apply this formula to all questions regarding number of years of full-time equivalent experience.
- None of the above
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7+ years
06 Identify your years of professional work experience in a
lead role or in directing the work of others (for example: assigning daily tasks, adjusting schedules, and monitoring progress or completion of work).
This experience must be listed on your application. Convert any part-time experience to full years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full time). Do not round up years of experience (i.e. 2 yrs. 9 mos. would equal 2 years). Apply this formula to all questions regarding number of years of full-time equivalent experience.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5+ years
07 Identify your years of
project management work experience which is directly related to the highway construction industry.
This experience must be indicated on your application. Convert any part-time experience to full years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full time). Do not round up years of experience (i.e. 2 yrs. 9 mos. would equal 2 years). Apply this formula to all questions regarding number of years of full-time equivalent experience.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5+ years
08 Identify your years of
materials testing work experience.
This experience must be indicated on your application. Convert any part-time experience to full years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full time). Do not round up years of experience (i.e. 2 yrs. 9 mos. would equal 2 years). Apply this formula to all questions regarding number of years of full-time equivalent experience.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3+ years
09 Identify your years of
bridge safety inspection work experience.
This experience must be indicated on your application. Convert any part-time experience to full years (i.e. 20 hours week for 2 years equals 1 year full time). Do not round up years of experience (i.e. 2 yrs. 9 mos. would equal 2 years). Apply this formula to all questions regarding number of years of full-time equivalent experience.
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3+ years
10 Identify the license and/or certifications that you possess:
(Check all that apply) - Valid Class D Driver's License
- Valid Commercial Driver's License
- Bituminous Street Inspector
- Concrete Field Inspector Level I
- Concrete Field Inspector Level II
- Grading and Base Inspector Level I
- Grading and Base Inspector Level II
- Bridge Construction Inspector Level I
- Bridge Safety Inspector Level I
- Bridge Safety Inspector Level II
- Landscape Specialist Certification
- None of the above
11 Identify whether you have professional work experience in the following areas.
(Check all that apply) This experience must be listed on your application.
- Inspecting construction projects
- Conducting field surveys/ construction staking
- Preparing construction plans, maps, charts and drawings
- Using automated drafting programs (E.g. AutoCAD, Eagle Point)
- Materials testing (E.g. concrete, aggregate)
- Leading a crew through a construction project
- Developing, managing or utilizing databases
- Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
- No experience
12 The full 2024 salary range for this position is $53,925 - $84,258 and preferred hiring range is $53,925 - $67,406 annually. The amount that is offered is depended on the candidates' 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? 13 Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources for this specific position. Please select the
one source that most closely describes how you
first learned about this opportunity.
- Friend, Family or Colleague
- InDeed
- Job Fair or Dakota County Event
- Job Interest e-mails from Dakota County
- JobsInMinneapolis/StPaul
- League of Minnesota Cities
- LinkedIn
- Minneapolis Diversity.com
- Minnesota Diversity.com
- Minnesota Works Website
- Minnesota Jobs Network.com
- Minnesota Association of Counties
- Monster
- Professional Association Website
- Referred by a Dakota County Employee
- St Paul Diversity.com
- College Website, Instructor, Career Services
- Dakota County Website
- Other
14 Other organization not listed above. Please describe. Required Question