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Location : Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00833
Department: Public Works - Transportation Maint & Repair
Opening Date: 11/27/2023
Closing Date: 2/29/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CNR
Position Description
The Transportation Maintenance & Repair division is responsible for the asset management of the City's infrastructure. Under the guidance of a Professional Engineer there are many opportunities for students to assist in a variety of activities. Some of these assignments are Construction inspection and field engineering, Survey, Asset management, Code enforcement and Working with the public.
As an intern in this division, you will be provided a city vehicle and cell phone. In addition to this, special field trips will be offered such as tours of the water treatment plant, the heavy fleet repair garages, the traffic control center, the recycling yard and a water pipe lining operation.
While working in this division some of the opportunities you will experience are:
• Assist Professional Engineers and Managers on city construction projects.
• Assist with engineering calculations, documentation, as built data, and interpretation of design plans and field inspection.
• Create design plans.
• Work with staff to respond to resident concerns.
• Work on a variety of construction and engineering assignments.
Duration - 2024 construction season - May to August with possibility to extend through November and are willing to work with school schedules. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Work Location - This position currently works on-site only.
RESUME AND COVER LETTER ARE PREFERRED.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Roadway, Bridge, and Pedestrian interns will assist the Transportation Maintenance and Repair division of Public Works. This division is responsible for the asset management of the City's infrastructure. Under the guidance of a Professional Engineer there are many opportunities for students to assist in a variety of activities. Some of these assignments are:
• Construction inspection and field engineering
• Survey
• Asset management
• Code enforcement
• Working with the public
Required Qualifications
All applicants must:
• Be 18 or older
• Registered for college
• Be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated candidates should have the ability to work independently and, in a team, environment.
License/Certifications: By time of hire, must possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver's License.
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.
Drug and Alcohol Testing: All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
Selection Process: The selection process for this position will consist of a review of the application, resume and cover letter and then a panel interview. Since the selection process will consist of a review of the application, resume and cover letter, it is to your advantage to be as complete and thorough on your application forms, supplemental application and other support documentation/materials as is possible. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number of person invited to interview.
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 three months 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated candidates should have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
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Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
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Do you have a valid Driver's License?
03
Are you currently enrolled at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, graduate program, or law school; or have a degree conferred between December 2023 and May 2024?
04
What is the name of the school that you are presently enrolled in? For those who graduated within one year of the position announcement, what is the name of the school from where you graduated and the date the degree was conferred?
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Did you attend any of the following career fairs? (Select all that apply)
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How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)
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Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).
Required Question
Location : Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-00833
Department: Public Works - Transportation Maint & Repair
Opening Date: 11/27/2023
Closing Date: 2/29/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CNR
Position Description
The Transportation Maintenance & Repair division is responsible for the asset management of the City's infrastructure. Under the guidance of a Professional Engineer there are many opportunities for students to assist in a variety of activities. Some of these assignments are Construction inspection and field engineering, Survey, Asset management, Code enforcement and Working with the public.
As an intern in this division, you will be provided a city vehicle and cell phone. In addition to this, special field trips will be offered such as tours of the water treatment plant, the heavy fleet repair garages, the traffic control center, the recycling yard and a water pipe lining operation.
While working in this division some of the opportunities you will experience are:
• Assist Professional Engineers and Managers on city construction projects.
• Assist with engineering calculations, documentation, as built data, and interpretation of design plans and field inspection.
• Create design plans.
• Work with staff to respond to resident concerns.
• Work on a variety of construction and engineering assignments.
Duration - 2024 construction season - May to August with possibility to extend through November and are willing to work with school schedules. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Work Location - This position currently works on-site only.
RESUME AND COVER LETTER ARE PREFERRED.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Roadway, Bridge, and Pedestrian interns will assist the Transportation Maintenance and Repair division of Public Works. This division is responsible for the asset management of the City's infrastructure. Under the guidance of a Professional Engineer there are many opportunities for students to assist in a variety of activities. Some of these assignments are:
• Construction inspection and field engineering
• Survey
• Asset management
• Code enforcement
• Working with the public
Required Qualifications
All applicants must:
• Be 18 or older
• Registered for college
• Be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated candidates should have the ability to work independently and, in a team, environment.
License/Certifications: By time of hire, must possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver's License.
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.
Drug and Alcohol Testing: All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
Selection Process: The selection process for this position will consist of a review of the application, resume and cover letter and then a panel interview. Since the selection process will consist of a review of the application, resume and cover letter, it is to your advantage to be as complete and thorough on your application forms, supplemental application and other support documentation/materials as is possible. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number of person invited to interview.
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 three months 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated candidates should have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
01
Are you at least 18 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you currently enrolled at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, graduate program, or law school; or have a degree conferred between December 2023 and May 2024?
- Yes
- No
04
What is the name of the school that you are presently enrolled in? For those who graduated within one year of the position announcement, what is the name of the school from where you graduated and the date the degree was conferred?
05
Did you attend any of the following career fairs? (Select all that apply)
- College of Science & Engineering Career Fair
- Dunwoody College Career Fair
- American Society of Civil Engineers Career Fair
- St. Thomas - Meet the Engineer Career Fair
- Built Environment Career Fair
- NHCC STEM Career & Internship Fair
- People of Color Career Fair
- UMN 2023 Government & Non-Profit Career Fair
- Dakota County Technical College Civil Engineering Technology Career Fair
- Saint Cloud State University Career Fair
- College of Science and Engineering Career Fair
- 2024 GIS Career Fair
- 2024 Minnesota Private Colleges' Job and Internship Fair
- None of these
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How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)
- City of Minneapolis website
- City of Minneapolis employee
- City of Minneapolis job interest card
- City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Diversityjobs.com website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- Indeed.com website
- Minnesotajobs.com website
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Website
- TikTok
- Radio K
- Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) Newsletter
- Asian Media Access (AMA) Newsletter
- MN Daily
- Handshake
- Other website
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Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).
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