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Engineering/Land Survey Technician 1

Salary

$47,430.20 - $71,619.60 Annually

Location

(Public Works Admin Bldg) Arden Hills, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-00418

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering/Land Survey

Opening Date

05/21/2025

Closing Date

6/4/2025 11:59 PM Central

Union

Engineering Technicians - Public Works

FLSA Status

nonexempt

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+ Benefits

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Basic Function

Ramsey County Public Works department is hiring for entry level technicians!

Full-time/year-round with benefits and room for advancement!

Ramsey County Public Works will cover the cost of the Public Works Training Program!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:

+ Please attach a 500-word essay on why you want a role like this

+ Three (3) letters of recommendation

+ Your application will not be accepted or considered without the above materials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must be 18yrs of age or older, graduated high school, and have a valid driver's license as of August 01, 2025.

*This role will be enrolled in the Public Works Training Program with Ramsey County covering the costs to complete the program.

This is an entry level position. The current vacancies are in the Public Works Department. The eligibility list created by these vacancies may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.

Assists with engineering and land surveying assignments in the office and in the field including construction inspection, traffic engineering, land surveying, project design and project management; and to perform related duties as assigned. (This is the entry-level classification in the Engineering/Surveying Technician series. The duties performed in this classification enable employees that meet experience requirements to advance to Engineering/Surveying Technician 2 through demonstration of the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as the completion of required training/education.)

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ramsey/classspecs) . Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Examples of Work Performed

+ Assist in setting up work zone traffic control systems for various engineering and land surveying projects to ensure the safety of personnel, the public and equipment.

+ Assist in testing, maintaining and cleaning survey equipment. Inventories and loads work truck with supplies, materials and equipment necessary to perform survey field work.

+ Index, file and maintains various construction and land survey records.

+ Assist in land survey and engineering survey fieldwork.

+ Using AutoCAD Civil 3D, assists in design, drafting and mapping which includes: completing vertical and horizontal alignments of roads with allowances for driveways and other features, setting curb elevation, and adjusting storm sewer location to avoid conflicts with utilities; develop pre-design layouts; prepare Certificates of Survey, Highway Right of Way Plats, description exhibits, and illustrative graphics.

+ Assist in engineering and land surveying computations and analysis.

+ Assist with inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with state and project specifications. Assist in testing aggregate, bituminous and concrete materials for quality control.

+ Assist in researching engineering, land surveying and property records.

+ Assist in examining proposed subdivision plats, Common Interest Community plats and Registered Land Surveys for mathematical accuracy and general compliance with state statutes, professional standards, county ordinances and procedures.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Click the following to view or print the Work Performance Test (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/Engineering\_Construction\_Surveying%20Technician%20WPT.pdf) for the Engineering/Construction/Surveying Technician 1 in Ramsey County.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school graduation or equivalent. Completion of a two-year vocational/technical program in drafting and engineering/survey technology OR *enrolled in the Public Works Training Program/comparable specialized training.

*This role will be enrolled in the Public Works Training Program with Ramsey County covering the costs to complete the program.

Experience: None.

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certification/Licensure: A valid driver's license

*Note: Engineering/Construction/Survey Technician 1’s enrolling in the Public Works Training Program must do so in the first 30 days of employment and continue to meet the requirements of the program until completion.

Exam/Screening Process Information

+ APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

+ Please attach a 500-word essay on why you want a role like this

+ 3 letters of recommendation

+ Your application will not be accepted or considered without the above materials

+ Minimum Qualifications Screening = Pass/Fail

+ You must be 18yrs of age or older, graduated high school, and have a valid driver's license as of August 01, 2025.

+ *This role will be enrolled in the Public Works Training Program with Ramsey County covering the costs to complete the program.

Eligible List : The names of all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit a properly completed application, shall be placed on the Routine Service eligible list for an employment opportunity as an Engineer/Land Survey Technician 1 . Please answer all of the supplemental questions and attach the required documents. Failure to complete the application will affect your consideration for an interview. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy . Candidates will remain on the list for 90 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been referred and their status. The department may choose to interview any candidate on this eligible list.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process . Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of our workforce.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Departments/Human%20Resources%20Dept/Ramsey%20County%20Job%20Application%202016.pdf) . You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact [email protected].