Engineer, Administrative - Division Manager

Description

The Hennepin County Public Works Transportation Operations department is seeking an Administrative Engineer to manage the Traffic Operations division. This position is responsible for the overall management of the division, including budget, equipment, and resources. The Traffic Operations division is responsible for operating and maintaining the county's traffic control systems to provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation for the public through transportation management, traffic engineering and installation, and maintenance of traffic signals, signs, guardrails, and pavement markings.

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 both on-site at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340 and remote as job duties require. Typical work hours generally align with field staff schedules and will be Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. with flexibility in hours. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to 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.

About this position:

This is a full-time benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as an Engineer, Administrative.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of professional, technical, and field staff involved in the operation and maintenance of the county's transportation system.

• Provide critical judgement and make engineering and administrative decisions and recommendations that have major impacts on extensive organization engineering activities, projects, and programs.

• Prepare and present reports or related administrative materials to county administration, elected officials, public and private groups, or affected citizens.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with other agencies for projects and programs that have county and regional benefits; engage with other engineers and public works directors in the region to solve system related traffic issues and problems.

• Coordinate and collaborate with colleagues in the development, formulation, implementation, and evaluation of major programs, projects, policies, plans, and processes.

• Participate in the development of department strategic planning efforts, including county priorities such as disparity reduction, climate action plan implementation, and towards zero death program; develop, implement, and monitor associated performance measures.

• Serve as a member on county-wide, regional, and state safety coalitions and participate in professional organizations, committees, and groups pertaining to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic operations, and maintenance - to collaborate with colleagues on review and implementation of best practices, technical tips, and industry trends.

• Utilize asset management strategies and systems to manage the lifecycle and make data-driven decision for traffic signals, signs, guardrails, and pavement markings.

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil or structural engineering and six years or more of professional engineering experience including two years or more of experience at or above the level of a Senior Professional Engineer.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Registration or be Minnesota license eligible within six months of hire.

Nice to have:

• Licensure as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE).

• Experience:

• Working with traffic signal maintenance and operations, including signal timing.

• Planning, implementing, or operating Advanced Transportation Management Systems, including use of system performance measures to drive decision making.

• With strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management.

• Working with complex highway operations and construction projects and processes, including negotiating and managing contracts and agreements with other agencies.

• Assessing and implementing changes needed to improve workflows and efficiencies internally and/or with other departments or agencies.

Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of civil engineering or other engineering fields appropriate to the position.

• Supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Implement the principles and practices of engineering in the management of traffic operations, road improvements, projects, and programs.

• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of a professional and technical staff.

• Analyze the needs for and plan long-range public improvement projects.

• Develop and coordinate appropriate divisional and departmental programs and projects.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors, public officials, county employees, and the general public.

About the department:

We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.

About the division:

The Traffic Operations Division maintains and operates all county road Signs, Traffic Signals, Pavement Markings and Guardrail. The Division consists of approximately 30 staff that form three teams; the Sign Shop, the Signal Shop, and the Traffic Management Center, to oversee and operate the following county assets:

• 55,000 Traffic Signs
• 9,000,000 LF of Pavement Markings
• 10,000 Pavement Messages
• 100,000 LF of Guardrail
• 800 Traffic Signals

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Jeffrey Smith-Sharp

Jeffrey.smith-sharp@hennepin.us

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.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

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This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340 and remote as job duties require. Typical work hours generally align with field staff schedules and will be Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. with flexibility in hours.

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

Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

02

In which of the following field(s) do you hold a bachelors degree or higher?

• Civil engineering

• Electrical engineering

• Mechanical engineering

• Structural engineering

• Another engineering field appropriate to the position

• None of the above

03

For each of your completed degrees, state the level (bachelor's, master's, etc) and the academic major. If you do not have a degree to report, type "None" in the space provided.

04

How many years of full-time equivalent professional engineering experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years

• 7 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more

05

Do you have two years or more of professional engineering experience at or above the level of a Senior Professional Engineer?

• Yes

• No

06

Briefly describe your professional engineering experience, including at the Senior Professional Engineer level or above, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

Which of the following best indicate the current status of your Professional Engineer licensure?

• I am not registered as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota, and I am not eligible for license within 6 months of hire.
• I am currently registered as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota.
• I will be eligible for Minnesota license within 6 months of hire.

08

List your current MN licensure number and expiration date as a Professional Engineer. If you do not yet have this but are eligible to obtain within six months of hire, type "Eligible to obtain" in the space provided.

09

Do you have experience related to strategic planning and performance management?

• Yes

• No

10

Describe your experience related to strategic planning and performance management, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

How many years of experience do you have operating and maintaining transportation/ traffic control systems (e.g., signs, signals, pavement markings or guardrail)?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 5 years

• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years

• 7 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more, but less than 9 years

• 9 years or more, but less than 10 years

• 10 years or more

12

Describe your experience operating and maintaining transportation/ traffic control systems (e.g., signs, signals, pavement markings or guardrail), referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

13

Do you have experience and knowledge of Advanced Transportation Management Systems?

• Yes

• No

14

Describe your experience and knowledge of Advanced Transportation Management Systems, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

15

Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)

• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)

• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County

• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee

• Hennepin County job notification emails

• Indeed.com

• Job fair or networking event

• LinkedIn

• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)

• Professional association (job board or email)

• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com

• Other

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs