Supervisor Engineering Technician II

*Restricted to current City of Minneapolis employees in the Public Works Department*

Manage the function of a unit in the Public Works Department, managing technical staff, performing high level technical work in support of public works operations, assist and manage Capital Projects and Programs, manage/document/close out contracts, perform field survey and other functions to support a construction group.

• Manage the function of unit, supervising staff responsible for project management and delivery, effective communication to, internal/external divisions and public agencies, public & elected officials, with other duties as assigned.

• Represent the Public Works Department in meetings with engineers, managers, consultants, contractors, and the public regarding City standards and legal requirements for proposed work, including plan or specification interpretation and resolving issues.
• Coordinate with engineers, managers, consultants, utilities, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, other local agencies, bus, vehicle, bike and pedestrian detours, property owners and Public Works divisions any work required, such as project schedules, public hearing and assessments,
• Provide research into retaining walls and alleys in the public right of way and provide written recommendations.
• Ensure that proposed plans and specifications meet Federal, State, and Local requirements,
• Monitor work to ensure compliance and issue stop work orders when appropriate or contact the correct parties to initiate corrective action (contractors or projects, etc.)
• Supervise staff engaged in technical and administrative work, monitoring documenting, construction activities and enforcing contracts/standards, explaining assessment procedures, inspecting projects to determine condition and make recommendations, providing technical support such as assisting in developing proposals, plans etc.
• Coordinate//document/perform inspections and reviews of installed and/or finished products to ensure compliance with standards or to assess current status.
• Resolve public relations issues, complaints, and controversial developments regarding the activities of unit supervised, making decisions as to how to proceed and working toward resolution.
• Act as a 'lead' liaison on projects for the City of Minneapolis done by private contractors, communicating requirements, standards and ensuring quality.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office and fieldwork

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent

Three years of related experience

Driver's License to operate City provided vehicle.

• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws, City Ordinances and City Codes as they apply to work of area to which assigned.

• Considerable knowledge of civil engineering design principles, computer operations, surveying and technical issues financial expense and revenue streams in capital programming, related to construction and repair work.
• Knowledge of modern supervisory techniques.
• Strong technical knowledge in the area assigned, able to perform detailed research, property records, interpret field survey reports in assessing retaining walls.
• Good knowledge of and ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to plan and carry out detailed assignments and investigations, and to put together civil engineering and statistical data.
• Strong written and verbal skills and ability to produce reports
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

SUPERVISED BY: Professional level staff

SUPERVISES: Engineering Technicians, Customer Services Representatives, and Clerical Staff, temporary and seasonal staff.

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