What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Engineer position at City of Mankato, MN?
Salary : $126,027.20 - $164,902.40 Annually
Location : Mankato, MN
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 202400061
Department : Public Works
Division : 1433010 Engineering
Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
Grade : D4 FLSA Status : Exempt
Safety Sensitive Position : Yes
Supervisor Title : Director of Public Works
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience :
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota. Professional Engineers licensed in another state will be considered and will be required to become licensed in Minnesota if hired.
- Eight (8) of progressively responsible public works experience that has included a minimum of four (4) years of division level supervisory experience in a small-sized, public agency in a non-union environment.
- Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.
Nature of Work :
Learn more about the City of Mankato and our exciting 2024 engineering projects
Application Deadline :
This position will be posted until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
About Us :
Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.
We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!
Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Essential Work Functions :
Coordinating the assembly of studies, reports, budgets, surveys, designs, drawings, specifications, bidding documents, and contracts.
Other Work Functions :
The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Communicates With :
Supervision :
The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment :
Hours of Work
General working hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., and evening, weekend, holidays, and outside of regular hours as necessary. Must have the ability to field calls after hours as needed.
City of Mankato
2025 BENEFITS OVERVIEW
For Regular Full-Time Employees
The City of Mankato provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The City's benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or flexible spending accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings. The following outline of City-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.
EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS :
Paid Vacation :
Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts vary within each collective bargaining agreement and / or employee handbook. The following is the general overview of the vacation benefit :
Years of Service - Vacation Days Per Year
0 - 5 years - 10 days
6 - 10 years - 15 days
11 - 14 years - 17 days
15 -20 years - 20 days
21 years - 21 days
22 years - 22 days
23 years - 23 days
24 years - 24 days
25 years - 25 days
26 years - 26 days
27 years - 27 days
28 years - 28 days
29 years - 29 days
30 years - 30 days
Paid Sick Leave :
Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday :
All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive the following paid holidays :
1. New Year's Day
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
3. Presidents Day
4. Memorial Day
5. Juneteenth
6. Independence Day
7. Labor Day
8. Veterans Day
9. Thanksgiving Day
10. Friday After Thanksgiving Day
11. Christmas Day
12. Floating Holiday
Health Insurance Coverage Through Blue Cross / Blue Shield of MN :
Employer and employee contributions for non-union employees are shown below. Please note that union employee health insurance benefits may vary by contract.
NICE Healthcare (Free to all full-time employees) :
NICE Healthcare is an integrated primary care clinic - meaning NICE offers almost all of the services of a traditional primary care clinic and then some. And better yet, NICE brings that care to your home, office, or wherever you happen to be.
Offers employees and their household members an amazing healthcare benefit with no out-of-pocket fees. Below are the comprehensive primary care services that NICE offers :
Term Life Insurance :
The City provides a term life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. (Face value is 125% of employee's base salary up to a maximum of face value of $50,000).
Retirement - PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)
1. Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes.
2. Employer and employee contribution rates vary depending on position.
3. May obtain refund of employee contribution on termination of service.
2024 Employer / Employee PERA Contribution Rates - Effective January 1, 2025
Contributions are calculated on gross bi-weekly salary each pay period.
Coordinated Plan
Employer : 7.5%
Employee 6.5%
Police and Fire Plan
Employer : 17.7%
Employee 11.8%
OPTIONAL VOLUNTARY BENEFITS AVAILABLE :
The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee's choice :
Deferred Compensation Plans (457)
Plans available through Mission Square Retirement, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and MN State Deferred Compensation Plan.
Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Computer Purchase Program
0% interest for up to 3 years (max. $3,500) to purchase a home computer
Voluntary Payroll Deductions Available for :
Credit Union Membership - Eligible for membership
Vacation Purchase Program
Employees may purchase additional vacation time (limits apply).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
In Addition :
The City of Mankato is a qualifying employer of the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at 507-387-8664.
The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
Which of the following best describes the degree that you completed?
If applicable, please list the specific field of study in which you possess a degree. If no degree, type N / A.
Are you currently a Licensed Professional Engineer?
If applicable, enter your Professional Engineer license number and state in which you are licensed. If no license, type N / A.
Select the option below that best describes the status of your driver's license.
Which of the following best describes your years of progressively responsible civil engineering operations experience?
Which of the following best describes your years of full-time supervisory experience in the design, construction, and project delivery of public works projects?
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which will include, but not be limited to : pre-employment personnel assessment, verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record, criminal history, and pre-employment physical and drug testing?
Questions 11 through 13 indicate your willingness to accept the working conditions for this position. If you answer "NO" to any of these questions, you may want to reconsider applying for this position.If hired for this position, are you willing to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours as necessary?
Are you willing to make critical decisions under pressure and stress?
Are you willing to be available 24 hours a day to determine emergency response measures?
Required Question
Salary : $126,027 - $164,902
