Public Works Technician Ii

The City of Saint Paul's Department of Public Works has four vacant Public Works Technician II positions in the Right of Way Maintenance Office, Street Engineering Sidewalks Division, and in the Sewer Division.

These positions perform responsible engineering technician work inspecting, investigating, drafting, administering, and designing Public Works projects. Collects, organizes, and analyzes data. Conducts surveys and writes reports. Operates and maintains land survey instruments. Maintains GIS data base and maps. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Right of Way Management Office:
This position is required to work 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday and is located at the 899 Dale Street Office.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Reviews, creates, processes, and issues permits for any work within the City of Saint Paul Right of Way
• Answers the permit desk hotline, and greets customers at the Public Works Permit Desk
• Conducts field work inspections
• Works closely and in collaboration with Right of Way field personnel and many other departments within the city and other government entities

Street Engineering Division:
The Street Engineering Division has two vacant positions inspecting streets and sidewalks. These positions are required to work Monday through Friday either 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with occasional overtime and is located at 900 City Hall Annex, 25 West Fourth Street.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Executes and performs inspection work related to Public Works construction projects
• Inspects the day-to-day operations of the contractor and documents the work done by the contractor including excavation, concrete, grading and base, paving, sewer systems, and erosion control in coordination with city, state, and federal specifications
• Reviews construction plans and makes field modifications as needed
• Provides public information and coordinates with businesses, residents, and the public

Sewer Utility Division:
This position is required to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and is located at 700 City Hall Annex, 25 West Fourth Street.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists in editing and maintaining GIS data in sewer databases and other sewer records
• Provides technical assistance to property owners, contractors, consultants, and the general public

The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.
The eligible list created from this assessment may be used to fill future Public Work Technician II vacancies as they become available in various Public Works divisions such as Street Construction, Street Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Sewer Utility, Bridge Engineering, and/or Field Survey.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Public Works Technician II Job Description.
The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.

Twenty semester credits in courses acceptable toward an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering as offered by the U of M or equivalent; and two years of experience as a PW Technician I or equivalent.

Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for up to ten education credits. One year of experience equals 3 1/3 education credits.

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
2. Upload or submit the following required documentsvia the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   1. A legible copy of your proof of education (an unofficial transcript is acceptable).
   2. A resume - please ensure your vacancy-related experience is documented

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Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, resume, and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting:This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.
Final Selection Process: Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Condition of Employment: This position may require a driver's license check as a condition of employment. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Kate Moen at (651) 266-6530
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment Type: Full Time