Job description

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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2022 starting salary: $25.58 - $27.27 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience._*
2022 full salary range: $25.58 - $33.04_ per hour_

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2023 starting salary: $26.22 - $27.95 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience._*
2023 full salary range: $26.22 - $33.87 per hour
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This position is full-time and eligible for County benefits. Additional information can be found under the "Benefits" tab._*

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under general supervision of the Highway Civil Engineer Technician III and the Assistant County Highway Engineer, performs responsible para-professional work planning, preparing plans, surveying, engineering and inspecting construction and maintenance for County road and bridge projects. Performs related work as required. Work is mostly performed in the field and is hazardous and noisy. Receives some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments, but is free to develop own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. Work is checked for accuracy and adherence to instructions and established regulations as well as worker's rate of performance. Consequence of error could result in time delays, monetary loss and possible physical harm to self and others.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
The following are illustrative and are not intended to be all inclusive or restrictive.

• Conducts preliminary construction tasks such as alignment, topography, bench loops, cross sections and bridge surveys.
• Operates transit, level, total station, GPS, and/or any other survey equipment for preliminary survey and construction purposes.
• Checks and cleans instruments and makes minor adjustments.
• Conducts construction staking by setting hubs and grade stakes
• Participates in plan preparation activities as a member of project design team.
• Performs drafting consistent with project requirements including plotting of profiles, topography, cross sections, alignment, typical sections and tabulation of quantities, both manually and using design software.
• Computes horizontal and vertical alignment, hydraulic calculations, widths, earthwork, roadway surfacing, load capacities, slopes, landscape quantities and soil factors.
• Remains current on design software and survey equipment.
• Inspects and monitors the progress of assigned construction and maintenance projects to ensure federal, state and project specifications are met by contractors.
• Maintains required records of work performance including diaries, item record accounts, traffic and erosion control reports and daily and weekly progress reports.
• Samples and tests aggregate, soils, bituminous and concrete to ensure compliance with project proposals and federal and state regulations.
• Resolves and/or refers issues with contractors, landowners, utility companies, traveling public and public agencies.
• Remains current in all Minnesota Department of Transportation specifications that pertain to position.
• Makes plan copies and maintains construction files.
• Continues education in technician certification and methods of design, inspection and materials.
• Assists in specific right of way acquisition assignments.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and ordering equipment and supplies used by the engineering department.
• Assists in annual bridge safety and inventory inspections.
• Assists in the review, evaluation and processing of utility permits and any other permits associated with projects.
• Performs minor maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Any combination of training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and instruments used in civil engineering and drafting.
• Knowledge of surveying principals, metrics, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of manual and computer aided drafting.
• Knowledge of sampling and testing procedures of materials.
• Ability to prepare drawings from field notes and records.
• Ability to compile, check and analyze survey and field data.
• Knowledge of the County road system, political boundaries and County operations.
• Knowledge of highway and bridge construction methods, equipment and materials.
• Ability to operate survey and inspection equipment.
• Ability to perform moderately complex computations and maintain moderately complex records.
• Ability to obtain all certifications required by the State and this position.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to inspect construction and maintenance projects.
• Ability to work long hours and, when necessary, make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other engineering personnel, contractors and the general public.
• Regular and timely work attendance.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field and two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience or demonstrated capability to perform the duties of the job.
• Valid State Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or closely related field.
• Two years of related work experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Ability to work in weather extremes such as heat, humidity, cold, wet, and dust. Ability to work on rough, wet, slippery, and steep terrain. Ability to work around heavy construction equipment and highway traffic. Required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, feel, talk, see and repeat motions. Required to occasionally lift fifty pounds or more from the ground to waist level. Frequently lift fifty pounds or less.

Supplemental Information
A fully completed Isanti County Online Application must be received by Human Resources by the closing date and time listed on the posting. Any materials received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

The application will be evaluated in a Training and Experience Assessment worth 100 points. Veterans Preference will be applied in accordance with Minnesota law. A score of 80 or better is necessary to continue in the process. A top group of qualified applicants will be invited to the interview process.

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation including a criminal history search. Costs of the background will be paid for by Isanti County.
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*Position will Remain Open Until Filled*_*

Isanti County offers a comprehensive and flexible employee benefits package to meet the needs of employees and their families.

• Health Insurance – three plan options available
• Dental Insurance – single or family plan options available
• Vision Insurance – single or family plan options available
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
• Two (2) paid personal days annually
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA)
• Employee Assistance Program

Other optional benefits:

• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accident Care Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.58 - $33.04 per hour

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