City Engineer - Minneapolis, United States - City of Brooklyn Park

Description

Salary :
$120, $162,864.00 Annually


Location :
Brooklyn Park, MN


Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Benefited (40 Hours)


Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid


Job Number:

DR

Department:
Operations & Maintenance

Opening Date:

04/02/2024

Vacancies:

1


Address:
City Hall, th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN


Posting Type:
Open to the public

Position Summary

The City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota's sixth largest municipality, seeks a City Engineer to join the Operations & Maintenance Department's leadership team.

This position plays a key role in helping the community achieve its vision:
Brooklyn Park, a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all.

The City Engineer is responsible for the design, construction and inspection of public and private infrastructure, strategic planning and general management of the Engineering Division.

This role offers an opportunity to positively impact Brooklyn Park's infrastructure and development of over 700 acres of vacant land.

The position is responsible for the direction, management and leadership of a team of nine staff members.


Application End Date:
Recruitment will continue until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received as determined by Human Resources.

First review of applications will be on April 15, 2024.

If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and direct Engineering Division operations and staff to ensure department goals and objectives are achieved Provide engineering review of projects and permits for other divisions and departments within the city Manage design staff in preparation of plans and specifications for public improvement projects Manage street and utility construction/reconstruction projects Manage city improvements and consultant contracts to include authorization of payments, change orders, etc.

Manage engineering projects and programs to include strategic and Capital Improvement Plan development Respond to resident calls, issues, and requests; assist staff with resident issues, etc.

Other duties as assigned or apparent

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Experience

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment Five (5) years of experience working as a professional engineer that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Engineering Expertise:
Knowledge of public improvements and assessments Knowledge of public easements and right of way Knowledge of leading best practices in engineering Ability to produce and review project designs, site designs, specifications, estimates, and reports


Leadership and Management:
Ability to successfully manage the Engineering Service Division Ability to effectively serve as the O&M Department liaison with the Community Development Department Ability to develop strategic plans and programs to implement and achieve division objectives Ability to effectively work with teams and foster intra-department and inter-department collaborative relationships


Financial Management and Planning:
Previous experience developing and monitoring budgets Knowledge/experience developing Capital Improvement Plans Legal and

Regulatory Knowledge:
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and regulations

Communication and Customer Service

Ability to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate, both in verbal and written formats Ability to conduct public meetings and presentations Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city's strategic objectives for advancing racial equity. Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

Legislative experience Ten (10) years of municipal engineering experience (consulting or government) Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience Five (5) years of experience with capital improvement planning and implementation Five (5) years of experience with project management of street and utility construction/reconstruction projects Five (5) years of experience with transportation interchange planning Previous experience working on Light Rail Transit projects Previous experience training and developing engineering staff Previous experience working with diverse populations Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title.

Applicants are 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.

Selection Process/pre-scheduled test dates

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.

Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Brooklyn Park

is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs.

As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity.

Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values and Goals
Additional Information


Department/Division:
Operations & Maintenance Department/Engineering Division


Anticipated Work Schedule:

Position is a full-time, exempt, non-union position that will include a standard eight (8) hour work day; may include occasional evening hours.

Anticipated Salary:
Dependent on qualifications plus City's full-time employee benefit package. This job title is a part of a city-wide compensation study and the salary range is under review.


Work Environment:

Work is performed in several types of environments that may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and/or moving about during the day in both indoor and outdoor facilities, and traveling to various locations in the Brooklyn Park area.

Engineers may need to be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 30lbs occasionally.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women.

If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either or via e-mail at

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year

Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation
Holidays

12 paid holidays per year

1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval


Health Insurance:
Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance

Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
Life Insurance

The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates
Disability Insurance

Short-term disability insurance available at group rates

Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)

Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
Fitness

Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered
Direct Deposit (mandatory)

Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday
Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate

Decreasing Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering?

Yes
No

02

Do you have five (5) years of experience working as a professional engineer?

Yes
No

03

Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota?

Yes
No

04

If you are not registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota, are you able to obtain within 6 months of employment? In your response, please indicate if you have a professional engineer license from another state or mark 'NA' if not applicable.

05

Which level best describes your previous experience with municipal engineering (consultant or government)?

No experience
Less than 10 years of experience
10 years to less than 11 years
11 years to less than 12 years
12 years to less than 13 years
13 years to less than 14 years
14 years to less than 15 years
15 years or more

06

Which level best describes your previous supervisory experience?

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 7 years
7 years to less than 8 years
8 or more years

07

Which level best describes your previous experience with capital improvement planning and implementation?

No experience
Less than 2 years of experience
2 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 8 years
8 years to less than 10 years
10 years or more

08

Which level best describes your previous experience with project management of street and utility construction/reconstruction projects?

No experience
Less than 2 years of experience
2 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 8 years
8 years to less than 10 years
10 years or more

09

Which level best describes your previous experience in transportation interchange planning?

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more

10

Which level best describes your previous experience working on Light Rail projects?

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more

11

Which level best describes your previous experience training and developing engineering staff?

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more

12

Which level best describes your previous experience developing and monitoring budgets?

No experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more

13

Please describe your experience developing and managing capital budgets and the amount of budgets you have managed.

Required Question
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