Senior Professional Engineer (Amended)

Position Description

The Senior Professional Engineer will perform a variety of high level professional engineering tasks in coordinating major tasks for the Public Works Department.

This position is available in the Engineering group within Water Treatment and Distribution Services.

Salary :

Anticipated starting salary for this position is : $103,260 - 131,664 / annually, depending on qualifications.

Work Location :

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Amended 9 / 26 : Extending closing date from 9 / 28 to 10 / 05.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities in the Division of Water Treatment and Distribution Services

Using asset management principles, assist Water Engineering Manager in development and management of a five-year distribution capital improvement program

Manage non-capital program initiatives.

Maintain and publish water specifications and details for the City's Standard Supplemental Specifications.

Serve as one of WTDS Engineering's team leads in mentoring, coaching, guidance and team building.

Actively participate in the Strategic Water Advisory Team (SWAT). Offer input and perspectives to further the division's mission.

Working Conditions :

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

Required Qualifications

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering from an accredited engineering curriculum

MINUMUM EXPERIENCE :

Five years experience performing engineering work, including one year experience as a Registered Professional Engineer engaged in relevant drinking water and / or wastewater industry projects.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or ability to be registered in the State of Minnesota within 6 months of hire.

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 (Public Works) (CEN) ] . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit our website.

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 one month 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

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