Civil Engineer IV

The City of Saint Paul's Department of Public Works Sewer Utility is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to provide expert level sewer engineering, leadership, supervision of engineering and operations staff, technical direction, and related administrative work in the support of the Public Works Sewer Utility Sewer Maintenance Section.

• Develop and implement process improvements for the sewer maintenance and operations.
• Manage and lead the sewer maintenance operations and a unionized workforce including setting performance and attendance expectations, monitor the work, offer guidance, coach, feedback, and administer discipline.
• Manage the sewer related buildings, specialized equipment, and a sewer specific fleet of vehicles.
• Monitor and manage the sewer maintenance operational budget.
• Oversee the preparation of sewer construction plans, project bidding documents, and cost estimates.
• Perform expert-level professional engineering on sewer infrastructure planning, design, rehabilitation, repair, and replacement projects.
• Prepare, and review traffic control plans for major projects and events.
• Research, review, and analyze sewer records, videos, and databases.
• Function as technical lead and emergency management representative for flood preparations, readiness planning, and events.
• Serve as a technical consultant on complex engineering projects, share duties and provide backup support for the sewer design engineers.
• Represent Sewer Utility at meetings with the public and elected officials, functioning as an assistant to the division manager.
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

This position will be located at 419 Burgess St Saint Paul, MN working the hours of 7:30am - 4:00pm, on-site, with required daily on-site presence and minimal opportunity for remote work. This position requires availability to work outside regular hours whenever critical deadlines and/or emergencies arise.

We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Must possess and maintain Licensure as a Professional Civil Engineer in the state of Minnesota and six years of professional civil engineering experience. At least two years of which must be as a Civil Engineer III level or equivalent. Licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Professional Civil Engineer is required by date of appointment.

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Qualifications Rating. The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and your resume. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the Final date to receive applications.

Open Job Posting:
This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists:
Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process:
You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list 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.

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Email: danni.smith

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