City of Brooklyn Park

The City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota's sixth largest municipality, seeks a City Engineer to join the Operations & Maintenance Department's leadership team.. The City Engineer is responsible for the design, construction and inspection of public and private infrastructure, strategic planning and general management of the Engineering Division.. city’s strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.. Previous experience working on Light Rail Transit projects. Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese

engineering manager

The City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota's sixth largest municipality, seeks a City Engineer to join the Operations & Maintenance Department's leadership team. This position plays a key role in helping the community achieve its vision: Brooklyn Park, a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all. The City Engineer is responsible for the design, construction and inspection of public and private infrastructure, strategic planning and general management of the Engineering Division. This role offers an opportunity to positively impact Brooklyn Park's infrastructure and development of over 700 acres of vacant land. The position is responsible for the direction, management and leadership of a team of nine staff members. Application End Date: Recruitment will continue until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received as determined by Human Resources. First review of applications will be on April 15, 2024. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice. Lead, manage, and direct Engineering Division operations and staff to ensure department goals and objectives are achieved
Provide engineering review of projects and permits for other divisions and departments within the city
Manage design staff in preparation of plans and specifications for public improvement projects
Manage street and utility construction/reconstruction projects
Manage city improvements and consultant contracts to include authorization of payments, change orders, etc.
Manage engineering projects and programs to include strategic and Capital Improvement Plan development
Respond to resident calls, issues, and requests; assist staff with resident issues, etc.
Other duties as assigned or apparent
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Experience Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
Five (5) years of experience working as a professional engineer that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Engineering Expertise: Knowledge of public improvements and assessments
Knowledge of public easements and right of way
Knowledge of leading best practices in engineering
Ability to produce and review project designs, site designs,
specifications, estimates, and reports
Leadership and Management: Ability to successfully manage the Engineering Service Division
Ability to effectively serve as the O&M Department liaison with the
Community Development Department
Ability to develop strategic plans and programs to implement and
achieve division objectives
Ability to effectively work with teams and foster intra-department and
inter-department collaborative relationships
Financial Management and Planning: Previous experience developing and monitoring budgets
Knowledge/experience developing Capital Improvement Plans
Legal and Regulatory Knowledge:
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and
regulations Communication and Customer Service Ability to clearly, concisely and effectively communicate, both in verbal
and written formats
Ability to conduct public meetings and presentations
Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds
customer expectation and satisfaction Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the
city’s strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.
Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement Desired Qualifications Legislative experience
Ten (10) years of municipal engineering experience (consulting or government)
Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience
Five (5) years of experience with capital improvement planning and implementation
Five (5) years of experience with project management of street and utility construction/reconstruction projects
Five (5) years of experience with transportation interchange planning
Previous experience working on Light Rail Transit projects
Previous experience training and developing engineering staff
Previous experience working with diverse populations
Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Selection Process/pre-scheduled test dates
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision, Values and Goals Department/Division: Operations & Maintenance Department/Engineering Division Anticipated Work Schedule: Position is a full-time, exempt, non-union position that will include a standard eight (8) hour work day; may include occasional evening hours. Anticipated Salary: Dependent on qualifications plus City’s full-time employee benefit package. This job title is a part of a city-wide compensation study and the salary range is under review. Work Environment:
Work is performed in several types of environments that may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and/or moving about during the day in both indoor and outdoor facilities, and traveling to various locations in the Brooklyn Park area. Engineers may need to be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 30lbs occasionally. We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at HumanResources@brooklynpark.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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