Highway Engineering Technician

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Highway Engineering Technician

Salary

$56,992.00 Annually

Location

Alexandria, MN

Job Type

Full Time - Regular - 40 hrs/wk

Job Number

11002:11/12/2020

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

11/12/2020

Closing Date

11/25/2020 4:30 PM Central

Job Description

 
JOB TITLE: Highway Engineering Technician
DEPARTMENT:  Public Works
STATUS: Full Time
  
JOB OBJECTIVES: 
  • Provide professional field and office civil engineering work.  
  • Assist the Public Works Director/Engineer and staff to develop and complete complex Public Works Projects. 
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Assistant Public Works Director.
  • Perform duties that include, but are not limited to project management, materials testing, contract administration, construction plan preparation, surveying and inspection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of those specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

  • Complete the design of County Roads, County State Aid Highways, and other public projects to meet state and federal requirements.
  • Perform construction duties, such as inspection, surveying, staking, and materials testing.
  • Ensure that all construction projects are meeting all State and Federal requirements as they are being constructed.
  • Work with other divisions within Public Works to provide engineering expertise.
  • Completion of inspection reports and quantity computations for contract administration construction management. Makes sketches, both preliminary and as a guide to other professionals; prepares and maintains maps.
  • Prepare R/W documents for purchase, do R/W land searches of ownership, write R/W description for recording.
  • Prepare and submit environmental permit applications to DNR, MPCA, BWSR, Corps of Engineers, USFWS and other state and federal agencies.
  • Perform utility locations under the Gopher State One Call system.
  • Develops complex engineering computations; prepares plans and specifications; draws plans and profiles; performs engineering research.
  • Utilizes various machines and equipment in the delivery of service, such as computer, calculator, air tester, mechanical shakers, metal detectors, drafting equipment, hammers, shovels, and tape.
  • Operates survey equipment including Trimble GPS, Robotic Total Station and level on preliminary and construction surveys.
  • Assists in the inspection of County and Township bridges that are under the responsibility of the Douglas County Engineer; records all the deficiencies that are found.
  • Updates bridge inventories; reports findings to County Engineer; reports all bridge deficiencies and needed repairs to appropriate governing agencies. Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Reviews and receives various reports and documents, including production reports, billing invoices, lab reports, contractor wage reports, hydraulic reports, bridge plans, daily construction diary, weekly construction reports; daily plant reports, spot check reports, pile driving report, and test pile report.
  • Perform office duties, such as preliminary design and cost estimates.
  • Reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.
  • Other duties, as assigned or apparent.

Access to Not Public Data
The incumbent may encounter not public data in the course of these duties. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, incumbent must properly store the not public data according to the provisions Ch. 13.

If a new work assignment requires access to not public data, the incumbent is permitted to access not public data for the work assignment purposes only. Any access to not public data must be strictly limited to the data necessary to complete the work assignment and after the assignment is completed, the employee's work assignment no longer requires access.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT HIRE:
 
Education
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 
Technical College Diploma or Associate's degree/diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, or related field required.
 
Licenses and Other Requirements: 
Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License required. 

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities at Hire:

  • Ability to compose legal descriptions and easement documents. 
  • Ability to negotiate and purchase right of way for Public Works projects, from Federal and State agencies and the general public. To resolve conflicts or problems encountered during negotiations. 
  • Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; basic arithmetic; determine percentages; determine time and weight, perform calculations involving variables, formulas square roots, and polynomials; perform statistical calculations; and interpret same as appropriate.        
 
PREFERRED / DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education
See minimum education required. 
 
Experience
Surveying, material testing, computer aided drafting in the civil engineering field.  
Possession of various MnDOT Inspection Certifications desired.
 
PREFERRED / DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & QUALITIES:
  • Minnesota Department of Transportation inspection certificates
  • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency inspection certificates.
  • Ability to communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information.
  • Ability to interact with people (staff, general public, elected officials) beyond giving and/or receiving instructions.
  • Ability to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
  • Ability to utilize mathematical formulas, basic arithmetic, determine percentages, determine time and weight, perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials, perform statistical calculations,
  • Ability to use very complex and difficult computer design programs such as Civil 3D, GPS software, One-Office, etc.
  • Ability to set up Right of Way negotiation meetings with the general public and meet with them after hours at their residence.
  • Knowledge of highway design principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of highway design software and personal computer operations.
  • Knowledge of local, State, and Federal standards, manuals, and specifications for design.
  • Ability to read a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Public Building/Outdoors  
 
HOURS
This position generally works Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm however, extended shift, and weekend work will be required due to special needs or reassignment of workloads. 

Physical Demands can involve, but are not limited to: 
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including computer, calculator, air tester, mechanical shakers, metal detectors, drafting equipment, hammers, shovels, and tape.  Must be able to move or carry job-related objects or materials up to 50 pounds.  Must be physically capable of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing for the purpose of performing inspection of culverts, bridges, road ditches, etc.  Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for medium active work.
 
Amount Lifted:
Amount Lifted Up to 20 lbs.:  Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to  8 hours or 174+ days
Amount Lifted 21 to 40 lbs.:  Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Amount Lifted 41 to 60 lbs.:  Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Amount Lifted 61 to 101+ lbs.:  Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days

Amount Pushed or Pulled:
Amount Lifted Up to 20 lbs.:  Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to  8 hours or 174+ days
Amount Lifted 21 to 40 lbs.:  Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Amount Lifted 41 to 60 lbs.:  Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Amount Lifted 61 to 101+ lbs.:  Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days

Vision:
Near Vision: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to  8 hours or 174+ days
Far Vision: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Depth: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to  8 hours or 174+ days
Field of Vision: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to  8 hours or 174+ days
Color: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to  8 hours or 174+ days

Contact With Others:
Works Alone: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to  8 hours or 174+ days
Works with Others: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Works around Others: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Customer/Public Contact: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Clients with Behavior Challenges: Not Present

Communications:
Talking: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Hearing: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Reading: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to  8 hours or 174+ days

Basic Body Positions:
Sitting: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Standing: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Walking/Moving About: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Climbing: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days
Balancing: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Crouching: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Kneeling: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Crawling: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days

Motor Skills:
Handling: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to  8 hours or 174+ days
Grasping: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Using Fingers: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Reaching: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Feeling: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Driving: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days

Exposures To:
Mechanical Equipment: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Electrical Equipment: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Pressurized Equipment: Not Present
Burning Material/Equip: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days
Explosive: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days
Radiant Energy: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Moving Equipment: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Heights: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days
Fumes/Odors: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Dirt/Dust: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Gases: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days

Work Environment:
Inside: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Outside: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Confined: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days
Extreme Hot: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Extreme Cold: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days
Wet: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Noise: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min or 29 to 86 days
Vibration: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days
Infectious Diseases and/or Body Fluids:  Not Present
Shift: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min or 2.6 to 26 days
Extended Day: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min or 88 to 172 days                                                                 

EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT USED

  • Vehicle.
  • Complex and difficult computer design programs.
  • Computer workstation. 
  • Office equipment.
  • Survey equipment.
  • GPS and total station.
  • Hand tools.
  • Construction materials lab testing equipment.
 
OTHER
All listed above are essential functions of the job.
 
Supervision Received: Supervised by Assistant Public Works Director
Supervision Exercised: None-May act as lead worker with seasonal employees 
Labor Group: Public Works Council
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: 11
EEO Job Category:
Work Comp Code:
 
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
 
Revised: 11/2019

Douglas County offers an exceptional benefit package to full time employees including vacation, sick, funeral leave, and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, dental, and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan) and supplemental insurance; deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (PERA). For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, Click Here.

Benefits may offered on a pro-rata basis or not offered for less than full time employment.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. 1) DO NOT submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. 2) DO NOT type "See Resume" as a response for any of the supplemental questions or on the employment application. 3) Thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. 4) Give detailed descriptions of each position that you feel qualifies you for the job you are applying for. 5) Be sure to accurately report dates and hours worked per week. 6) Concisely, briefly, and accurately complete the Supplemental Questions. 7) Be sure to cross reference where in your Education and Work Experience you learned your skills. 8) Any information you submit may be verified. 9) Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. 10) You must have a valid e-mail address to apply for jobs with the Douglas County. All communication regarding your application and status will be done by e-mail. If you do not have an e-mail address listed in your profile, you must include one before you submit and confirm your application.
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above statements.
02
Do you possess an Associate's degree/diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Describe your degree and how it closely relates to the duties of this job:
04
Do you possess a valid Minnesota Driver's License or ability to obtain by your first day of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Indicate the years of experience you have working with Autodesk Civil 3D design software and/or Soft Tree Road Engineering Software. For this and all other applicable questions, when calculating length of experience, convert part-time work to full-time work, and report only the full-time equivalent. For example, 2 years working at 20 hours/week would be equivalent to 1 year working 40 hours/week. Be sure to include the employer ( all work reference must be represented in your work experience section of your application). If no experience, type "none".
  • None
  • 1 month to less than 1 year.
  • 1 year to less than 3 years.
  • 3 years to less than 5 years.
  • 5 years or more.
06
In reference to the previous question, please describe your work experience indicate. Include work responsibilities, duties, and projects.
07
Indicate your number of years of experience using Trimble GPS surveying equipment and methods?
  • None
  • 1 month to less than 1 year.
  • 1 year to less than 3 years.
  • 3 years to less than 5 years.
  • 5 years or more.
08
In reference to the previous question, please describe your experience indicate. Include work responsibilities, duties, and projects. Be sure to include the employer ( all work reference must be represented in your work experience section of your application). If no experience, type "none".
09
Indicate the following MN DOT Certifications that you possess: Bituminous, Concrete, Grading/Base and Erosion Control? (check all that apply)
  • Bituminous MN DOT Cert(s).
  • Concrete MN DOT Cert(s).
  • Grading/Base and Erosion Control MN DOT Cert(s).
10
In reference to the previous question, please describe your experience indicate. Include work responsibilities, duties, and projects. Be sure to include the employer ( all work reference must be represented in your work experience section of your application). If no experience, type "none"
11
Indicate your number of years of experience using with Bridge Construction Inspections and/or Bridge Inspections.
  • None
  • 1 month to less than 1 year.
  • 1 year to less than 3 years.
  • 3 years to less than 5 years.
  • 5 years or more.
12
In reference to the previous question, please describe your experience indicate. Include work responsibilities, duties, and projects. Be sure to include the employer ( all work reference must be represented in your work experience section of your application). If know experience, type "none".
13
1) Tell us where you hope to be in 5 years and what you would like to be doing. 2) Tell us why you are the best candidate for this position.
14
Which of the following Veteran's Preference do you wish to claim (in order to receive Veteran's Preference credit, you must submit a copy of your DD214 to the Administrator's Office by the application deadline)?
  • No Veteran's Preference
  • Veteran Preference
  • Veteran Preference with disability
  • Spouse of disabled or deceased Veteran

Required Question

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Address
821 Cedar Street

Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308
Phone
320-762-3873
320-460-7761
Website
http://www.douglascountymn.gov
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