Description

Hennepin County's Transportation department is seeking an Engineering Technician or Engineering Technician Assistant to work in the Asset Management division – Roadway Data group. Engineering Technicians participate in developing, operating, and maintaining a safe and effective highway system throughout Hennepin County.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed onsite at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, Minnesota 55340, in the field, and remote as job duties require. There is no public transportation to this facility. The ability to travel around Hennepin County to conduct field work and attend meetings is required. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. with limited flexibility.

While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

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  Engineering Technician, Assistant (Level I): $45,200.03 - $59, 084.86 Annually
• Engineering Technician (Level II): $57,089.60 - $68,065.86 Annually

This position is internally classified as Engineering Technician, Assistant.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
This position is internally classified as Engineering Technician.
Click here to view the job classification specification.

• Complete condition inspection surveys for a variety of roadway assets including medians, curbs, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Run a variety of quality checks (spatial and non-spatial) on a frequent basis to ensure data fields are populated, including utilizing the ArcGIS software.
• Collect GPS and photos of new and modified assets including signals, signs, pedestrian ramps, catch basins, medians, and others.
• Review various data tables for long periods of time while in an office/remote environment.
• Utilize the ArcGIS desktop software for mapping and quality control tasks.
• Ensure GIS files are consistent with the asset management system by adding and updating data.
• Assist with training interns by providing instructions on protocols/guidelines for field collection, field inspections, and use of asset management software/data management protocols.
• Assist field staff/technicians by providing support for proper asset management data documentation.
• Communicate the status of data collection, data post processing, condition inspections, maintenance activities, plan set information and document unusual assets in the field.
• Support various asset management tasks by creating information/guidelines for field crews, printing reports, properly documenting maintenance information, organizing digital files and creating a variety of workflow charts.
• Perform other duties including meeting software end users in the field to provide assistance and printing maps or guidelines for other groups.

In the Engineering Technician, position, you will:

• Work independently, and at a higher level on all of the above tasks.

Need to have as an Engineering Technician, Assistant:

• One of the following:
  • One year of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, or related engineering work.
  • One year of experience analyzing numerical data using computer software applications, or developing and maintaining computerized information systems/applications.
  • 30 college semester credits in mathematics, geography, computer science, or engineering-related technical courses.
  • Completion of an approved land surveying or highway/civil engineering technology training program
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Need to have as an Engineering Technician:

• One of the following:
  • Three years or more of experience in technical non-professional highway, land survey, geographic information systems application, or related engineering work.
  • Three years or more of college or technical school credits in a related engineering or computer science field.
  • Current certification as a Certified Survey Technician (CST), Level 2.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Using Adobe Acrobat, ArcGIS Desktop, Microsoft Office, Trimble/TerraSync, and/or Trimble Pathfinder Office.
  • Troubleshooting basic computer issues over the phone and in-person.
  • Working with data management software.
  • Collecting data in an outdoor environment and processing the data for decision making purposes.
• Knowledge of:
  • Basic math functions such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
  • The Public Works transportation industry or an interest in understanding it.
  • Data management practices.
• Reliable internet connection to complete work tasks through a VPN connection.

Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .