The Community

Minneapolis is the largest

city in Minnesota and the heart of cultural and econom-ic activity for the Upper Mid-west. The Minneapolis metro-politan area - known as the Twin Cities - is the 15th larg-est in the country. Named one of the nation’s safest, most fun and most liv-able cities, Minneapolis was ranked fourth by Travel & Leisure magazine in the “Top Cities Overall” category in 2014. Bicycling magazine de-clared Minneapolis the #1 bike-friendly city in 2010. Minneapolis placed first in the 2015 survey ranking Ameri-ca’s Most Literate Cities.

The Twin Cities metropolitan area provides a vast array of

entertainment opportunities, including the Mall of America and the Minnesota Wild hock-ey team. Minneapolis proper is home to the Minnesota Vi-kings, the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves, the 4-time WNBA champions, the Minnesota Lynx, and the Minnesota United FC.

Boasting more than 30 thea-tres, two world-class art mu-seums, street festivals, farm-ers markets and the world re-nowned Minnesota Orches-tra, Minneapolis is the place to visit and live. Downtown Minneapolis is the core of the city’s strong econ-omy. A mecca of skyscrapers, theaters, shopping, dining and historic districts, Down-town also offers some of the nation’s finest department

stores and shops. Two Light Rail Transit (LRT) lines connect to south Minne-apolis and Downtown Saint Paul. The City of Minneapolis, often called the City of Lakes, pro-vides breathtaking natural beauty with its 22 lakes and the Mississippi River winding through the landscape. Its 170 parks and 166 miles of on- and off-street bike paths help to blend the best of urban life with family oriented residen-

MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Weisman Art Museum

One of 50+ Farmers Markets

Stone Arch Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Light Rail Blue Line at City Hall

The City of Minneapolis is adding a key staff member to the Surface Water & Sewers Division. Surface Water &

Sewers is a division within the Public Works Department tasked with executing the City’s vision for sanitary and

storm sewers. This position will report directly to the Division Director and will supervise others.

Now is an exciting time to be a part of positive change in Minneapolis, and to be in the Department of Public

Works. With organizational structure, policy and funding in place, the City of Minneapolis will continue the man-

agement of the sanitary and storm sewer systems. Employees have the opportunity to be part of a diverse, dedi-

cated and proud team of professionals who are passionate about making Minneapolis better.

We seek individuals who are adept at solving complex problems, are good communicators, and who are inspired by

the idea that continued excellence in infrastructure and water resource management is foundational for our City’s

progress and success. The department employs approximately 1,100 full-time personnel and has an annual oper-

ating budget of $328.6 million. for the operation of its eight divisions:

The Public Works Department

The City of Minneapolis The City of Minneapolis is a City of the First Class with a Mayor-Council form of government. The Mayor and 13 City Council members from individual wards are elected for concurrent four-year terms. There are 10 Charter departments within the City of Minneapolis. The Pub-lic Works Department is the largest.

MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Minneapolis City Hall

• Business Administration • Solid Waste & Recycling • Surface Water & Sewers • Water Treatment & Distribution Services

• Traffic & Parking Services • Transportation Engineering & Design

• Transportation Planning & Programming • Transportation Maintenance & Repair

Position Announcement

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.

• Two years as a professional engineer, which in-cludes supervisory experience.

An equivalency of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college plus six years of experi-ence in civil engineering with at least two as a pro-fessional engineer may be considered. Licenses/Certifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer is re-quired.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of MN may be obtained within six months of hire.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $91,198 to $116,303. The City of Minneapolis offers a generous benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, life insurance, deferred compensation, re-tirement, vacation, and sick leave.

Qualified candidates should apply at: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/minneapolismn/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=2169309

For questions, please contact: Gina Copeland 612-673-3202 gina.copeland@minneapolismn.gov

Applications are being accepted from:

MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a Principal Professional Engineer to manage, direct and supervise technical and regulatory work within the Surface Water and Sewers division of the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for planning, budgeting, and delivery of projects related to stormwater infrastructure and surface water manage-ment. The position works closely with other divisions and departments as well as outside entities to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements. The position works directly with elected officials, other agencies and the community.