Senior Public Works Technician - Construction

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Senior Public Works Technician - Construction

Salary

$67,748.00 - $79,703.00 Annually

Location

Jordan, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-00024

Division

Transportation Services

Department

Program Delivery

Opening Date

03/15/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

300

Job Summary

The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.

Performs construction inspections and provides technical assistance and specification enforcement to contracted (and in-house) Highway Department road, trail, and parks projects. Provides survey activities to assist road construction. Oversees bituminous overlays. Conducts bridge inspections. Measures and verifies material quantities provided by contractor's test materials used on projects. Upholds County/State guidelines for construction in Right-of-Way.  

Position will be open until filled. Full range goes up to $95,644 with outstanding performance.

Essential Duties

*Specific duties for Senior PW Technician positions vary slightly by position focus, department area, and project. Some evening and weekend hours are required.  

Operates as Lead Inspector of heavy civil projects and directs the contractor and staff assisting with the project.  Manages and oversees the progress and construction methods to ensure projects meet specifications; communicates and resolves construction contract problems.

Interprets construction plans and calculate necessary field notes.  Provides technical assistance to contractors and in-house maintenance crews for design and constructability.

Inspects and establishes areas to be used to direct traffic safely through work zones.

Confers and meets with contractors, utilities, cities, township officials, and residents of Scott County in resolving any or all problems that they present.

May assist in leading a survey party, supervising lower level technicians, and participating in all phases of field survey work using and maintaining survey equipment, such as the global positioning system (GPS), total station, and data collector for preliminary design, construction staking, and miscellaneous surveys. Directs survey crew in making location surveys and completes topographic information that is missing or has changed from aerial flight data.

Provides specification enforcement on construction projects, assesses and tracks quantities, manages payment schedules.  Conducts materials testing.

Assists with construction staking on all county construction projects (highway, bridges, roadway projects, and any miscellaneous projects throughout the year.

Performs field design changes during construction season, and communicates changes to Project Engineer or Construction Manager.

Performs preliminary surveys to assist designer for highway construction plans.

Determines right-of-way from survey notes or plats and prepares detailed construction plans.

Uses computer-aided software to create various terrain models, costing estimates, and developing spreadsheets.

Reviews completed right-of-way drawings for accuracy and to ensure they meet State standards.

Works with outside agencies to provide necessary data and guidance to resolve issues apparent to a specific project or problem.  Resolves field or office problems dealing with construction projects and miscellaneous surveys.

Maintains project specific data in both an electronic and hard copy format.

Conducts research and safety analysis for accesses.

Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires equivalency of an associate's degree in a Civil Engineering Technology or related field and four years of experience in inspections, surveying, or roadway design. Erosion Control Site-Manager Certification is highly desirable. Within the first six months of hire must be able to obtain MnDOT certification for grading and base, bituminous, and concrete. Incumbent shall possess a valid Class D driver's license.

Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits:
(Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)
A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at https://c2mb.ajg.com/scottcounty/home/

  • Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
  • Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
  • Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
  • On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
  • Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs

Other great benefits available:

  • Short-Term Disability
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Minnesota Benefit Association
  • Vision Plan
  • Scott County Employees Association
  • Spirit of Scott
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Training Opportunities


Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.

Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.

You can read more about the 6 buckets here!

01
Please read this question and the answer choices carefully. You must meet one (1) of the following minimum qualifications to qualify for the Senior Public Works Technician position. Please indicate which of the following minimum qualifications you possess:
  • High school diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in inspections, surveying, or roadway design.
  • High school diploma or GED and 1 or more years of college or technical school and 6 years of experience in inspections, surveying, or roadway design.
  • Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field and 4 years of experience in inspections, surveying, or roadway design.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field and 1 year of experience in inspections, surveying, or roadway design.
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field
  • No combination of related education and/or experience as listed above
02
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:
03
If you possess a degree(s), please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g. BS in Education):
04
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Which of the following certifications do you possess? (Select all that apply)
  • Erosion Control Site-Manager
  • MnDOT Grading & Base
  • MnDOT Bituminous
  • MnDOT Concrete
  • None of the above
06
Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?

Required Question

Agency
Scott County (MN)
Address
200 4th Avenue West
#201
Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379
Phone
952-496-8103