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Working Title: Engineering Technician Senior

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Board of Water & Soil Resources

• Job ID : 79553

• Location : St. Paul OR Mankato

• Hybrid work Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/27/2024

• Closing Date : 09/17/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Board of Water & Soil Resources -MGEC

• Division/Unit : BWSR / Engineering

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - EST. 20%

• Salary Range: $34.96 - $51.50 / hourly; $72,996 - $107,532 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

• Last Incumbent : James Luniewski (Required for MGEC)

• Supervisor Name : Thomas Wenzel

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The position exists to perform high level para-engineering technician work for investigation, design, and construction supervision of conservation practices for soil erosion control, water quality protection and fish and wildlife habitat restoration with an emphasis on restoration of drained and degraded wetlands and shallow lakes.

The incumbent serves as a senior engineering technician providing project management and engineering assistance to a wide range of civil and agricultural engineering projects across a specified geographical region, all under the direction of a professional engineer.

The position purpose includes development and coordination of effective engineering technician assistance, in partnership with Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), other local, state, and federal governmental units, and project partners.

The position may include lead worker responsibilities to direct, coordinate, and manage work assigned to and completed by other engineering technicians and engineering aides.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) years of para-professional experience in site investigation, design, layout, and construction of civil/agricultural engineering practices including four (4) years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil engineering computer aided design for preparation of advanced engineering plan drawings.

• Have extensive experience and advanced knowledge of current civil and agricultural engineering design principals, practices, and standards enabling effective management, design, and construction of large scope and/or complex conservation projects.

• Knowledge of current civil engineering design methods and standards to independently perform complex technical engineering design work under the supervision of a licensed engineer.

• Have advanced knowledge of survey principals and processes and be able to perform advanced design, topographic and layout surveys, surface and subsurface investigations and construction inspection using a variety of survey equipment including survey grade GPS. Must be able to effectively collect relevant project data, download and process survey data, and use AutoCAD Civil 3D software to prepare comprehensive and maps and plans from collected survey information.

• Ability to perform complex mathematical and geometric calculations; interpret and reduce survey data; interpret maps, aerial photographs, and LiDAR data; and prepare exhibits, maps, and plans from survey data.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally through reports and presentations and to present technical information to partners and affected parties with varying amounts of knowledge and expertise.

• Ability to professionally represent the agency at public and private meetings, convey information accurately, simulate feedback and discussion, and confirm decisions made.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil, agricultural, or environmental engineering technology or related field with an emphasis in natural resource restoration strategies.

• Experience using computer software and hardware for hydrology and hydraulic analysis and engineering design assistance.

• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local government regulations and permitting programs.

• Ability to provide positive leadership to staff, local government, state and federal partners and conservation program’s clientele to meet project goals and objectives.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform fieldwork on rough terrain, steep slopes, and in adverse weather conditions. The incumbent must be able to operate all field equipment including pickup trucks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs/UTV’s), survey equipment, and both mechanical and manually operated equipment for performing geotechnical investigations. Extensive travel across a broad geographic area should be expected and possession of a valid state of Minnesota Driver’s License will be required. The incumbent is expected to work in wet and humid conditions and be able to lift and/or move heavy objects and equipment. The incumbent must have adequate vision levels to successfully perform expected duties including the ability to see close, far, colors, peripherally, to adjust/focus and to have depth perception.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License with a clear driving record.

It is policy of the Board of Water and Soil Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

1. Employment Reference Check

2. SEMA4 Records Check

3. Criminal History Check

4. Driver’s License DMV Check

5. Conflict of Interest Review

6. Education/License Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.