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Assistant Director-Traffic Operations Engineer

City of Minneapolis
$119,849.60 - $152,823.84 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Jul 01, 2025
Position Description Function as the City's parking engineering and operations engineer with oversight over the day-today operation of the parking section; and recommend methods to address parking policy issues and options. Job Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Director in all aspects of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and parking services, and in developing strategies for collective bargaining, budget, organization, and personnel issues. Responsible for key parking engineering aspects of the City, managing the following areas: Design, write, and implement various policies, guidelines, booklets, and techniques used. Oversee the operations and maintenance of all the parking infrastructure systems. Oversee the parking system capital program (parking data, planning, design, funding approvals, and asset management.) Lead and coordinate the divisional needs related to parking for all major special events. Coordinate and communicate with local and regional agencies regarding parking operations, safety, and implementation issues. Function as a liaison with other City departments, Hennepin County, Met Council/Metro Transit, MnDOT, Federal agencies, numerous business, and neighborhood organizations. Participate in City/Public Works Emergency and Disaster Management efforts, including specialized training and coordination with emergency services, as well as associated federal, state, and county agencies. Create and advise on parking policy issues and options for Public Works Management approvals and ensure that Mator and City Council receive information in a timely manner. Manage a diverse workforce and promotes a healthy work environment based upon respect, ethics, and professional development for all employees. Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Equivalent Minimum Experience: Eight years of experience, including parking operations and maintenance, and transportation management planning, This position requires supervisory experience. Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License, Registration as a Profession Engineer in the state of Minnesota, or eligibility for reciprocal registration. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (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. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Background Check: The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be 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. Drug and Alcohol Testing: All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position. Union Representation This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the [Professional Engineers (Public Works)(CEN). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/professional-engineers/ Eligible List Statement: The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established. Interview Selection: The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering Design procedures and techniques, traffic and parking engineering, transportation planning and management. Considerable knowledge of relevant City and State Statutes and Ordinances. Strong knowledge of project and contract management, personnel management, systems management, financial systems, and Federal Grant processes. Knowledge of basic computer programming, hardware, and software. Ability to analyze and evaluate problems and issues and deal with high pressure situations. Strong oral and written communication, and presentation skills. As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.