Public Works Technician II

City of Saint Paul•Saint Paul, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Saint Paul Department of Public Works is hiring multiple Public Works Technician II's to perform intermediate level engineering technician work inspecting, investigating, drafting, administering, and designing public works projects. The role has several potential divisions: Right of Way (ROW) Division, Land Surveying Division, and Street Construction & Design Division. The ROW Division involves reviewing and issuing permits, inspecting contractor operations, conducting field inspections for permit adherence and safety, reviewing utility plan submittments, maintaining GIS data, responding to complaints, and attending coordination meetings. The Land Surveying Division involves operating advanced surveying instruments, conducting various types of surveys, staking out features for construction, assisting in establishing control networks, interpreting design plans, understanding local standards, leading junior crew members, training new hires, collecting and ensuring accuracy of field data, performing field calculations, and coordinating survey efforts. Experience with software such as Trimble, TBC, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SCENE, GIS, and SharePoint is utilized. The Street Construction Inspection aspect involves performing inspection work related to Public Works construction projects, documenting contractor work (excavation, concrete, grading, paving, sewer systems, erosion control), reviewing construction plans, making field modifications, and providing public information and coordination.

Requirements

Two years of experience performing basic engineering technician work to include land survey, traffic studies, routine construction inspection, project design, or drafting.
Twenty-four post-secondary credits in technical classes and one year performing basic engineering technician work to include land survey, traffic studies, routine construction inspection, project design, or drafting.
Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Excellent customer service skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, anticipate conflicts
Experience working with plans and specifications

Responsibilities

Review, process, and issue all permit types for any work within the City of Saint Paul Right of Way.
Inspect the operations and worksites of all permitted contractors.
Conduct field inspections at worksites for permit adherence, operations confirmation, amendments, project site traffic safety, complaint resolutions and permit closeout.
Inspect excavations for proper backfilling protocols and pavement restorations.
Work closely and in collaboration with Right of Way field personnel and many other departments within the city, government entities, private contractors and residents.
Review utility plan submittals through the utility plan review program.
Maintain data for road closures in the GIS system.
Use office suite software including Paulie permitting software.
Respond to field complaints and safety concerns as reported.
Attend permit project coordination meetings and pre-construction conferences.
Set up and operate advanced surveying instruments such as total stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, data collectors, and digital levels with precision.
Ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained regularly.
Conduct topographic, boundary, construction layout, and as-built surveys for various public infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, sidewalks, drainage systems, etc.).
Accurately stake out features for construction crews using engineering plans and design drawings.
Assist in establishing control networks and verifying existing benchmarks.
Work closely with licensed land surveyors, engineers, and project managers to interpret design plans and translate them into accurate fieldwork.
Understand and apply local government standards, CAD drawings, and legal descriptions.
Lead or guide junior crew members in the field, ensuring proper setup, data collection methods, and safety procedures.
Train new hires or interns on equipment usage and field protocols.
Collect precise field data and ensure its accuracy before submitting it for processing.
Perform field calculations (e.g., inverses, offsets, elevations) as needed to support real-time decisions.
Coordinate survey efforts with engineering, construction inspection, GIS, and utility maintenance divisions within Public Works.
Respond to requests for locating public infrastructure, property lines, easements, or rights-of-way.
Perform inspection work related to Public Works construction projects with city, state, and federal regulations.
Inspect the day-to-day operations of the contractor and document the work done by the contractor including; Excavation, concrete, grading and base, paving, sewer systems, erosion control.
Review construction plans and make field modifications as needed.
Provide public information and coordination with businesses, residents, and the public.