What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Maintenance Engineer position at City of Minneapolis, MN?
Salary : $119,850.00 - $152,824.00 Annually
Location : Minneapolis, MN
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2024-00714
Department : Public Works - Transportation Maint & Repair
Division : PW Street Administration
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
FLSA : Exempt
Bargaining Unit : CEN
Position Description
Provide overall management, technical advice, supervision and counsel on all street maintenance activities to ensure public safety and accessibility on all City controlled right-of-ways in the most cost-effective manner.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and coordination of snow plowing and removal; sweeping and cleaning; pavement repair and maintenance; and maintenance and repair of malls and plazas, including pools, fountains, grass areas, etc.
- Analyze and coordinate maintenance techniques and procedures used to ensure the most effective utilization of the available maintenance funds.
- Prepare annual budgetary requests for all work areas, including originating requests for capital equipment purchases, development of performance management information and evaluation to make recommendations for changes in programs, policies and procedures.
- Conduct investigations and respond to surveys of various street maintenance activities to provide technical evaluations of all maintenance and construction materials, equipment and related products.
- Responsible for quality control, durability and serviceability of construction products and operations.
- Represent the Street Maintenance Division in public relations efforts, including responding to complaints and questions from the public and communicating with elected officials and city personnel.
- Coordinate cooperative technical agreements with other governmental agencies and various City departments for snow removal and street maintenance activities.
WORKING CONDITIONS : Normal office setting with some fieldwork. This position will be fully on-site.
Attaching your cover letter and resume is required. You must submit both documents to be considered for this position.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : Five years progressive responsible experience in the management, supervision and coordination of various Public Works activities
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS : Registration in the State of Minnesota as a Professional Engineer
Selection Process : The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps : a rating of relevant education and experience (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.
Union Representation : This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Professional Engineers Union :
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 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.
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.
Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the
Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.
Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.
Life insurance
The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and
Paid parental leave
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.
Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.
Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs :
Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine's, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.
Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, the , health club discounts and more.
Did you submit both a cover letter and resume? You must submit both documents to be considered for this position.
How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)
Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).
How many years of experience do you have supervising public works activities?
How many years of experience do you have preparing budgetary requests?
As the Street Maintenance Engineer, you will be asked to respond to a number of after-hour or weekend events such as snowstorms, bridge hits, tornado damage, or pavement failures. Please describe your experience in responding to the events described above.
Please describe your experience in developing budgets, project estimating, and cost tracking / reporting.
Street Maintenance, Ramp Maintenance, and Bridge Maintenance are all areas you would manage as the Street Maintenance Engineer. Please describe your experience in managing each of these areas.
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Salary : $119,850 - $152,824
