HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7574RESOLUTION 7574
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING POSITION DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR AN ENGINEERINGIGIS INTERN POSITION
WHEREAS, the City Council first approved the Public Works Intern position on
May 8, 2006 (Resolution 6807) in an effor# to be#ter serve the citizens of Mounds View,
to meet the goals set by the City Council, and to enable the Public Works Department to
administer activities associated with public improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, the previous Public Works Intern has resigned and the position was
vacated on September 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has revised the Public Works Intern
position description and title from "Engineering Intern" to "Engineering/GIS Intem" to
meet the current and future needs required of the position over the next three years;
and
WHEREAS, rehiring the Public Works Intern will provide the much-needed help
for daily public works activities while assisting the Public Works Department to realize
long-term goals and objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Gity of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The attached Engineering/GIS Intern position description is hereby approved.
2. The Engineering/GIS Intern position is approved for part-time hours (up to 15 hours
per week) and full-time hours during summer and holiday breaks {up to 40 hours per
week) at an hourly rate of $11.75 per hour without benefrts.
3. Staff is hereby authorized to advertise for the Engineering/GIS Intern position and
interview selected candidates.
Adopted this 8~h day of February, 2010.
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ATTEST:
James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: EnglneeringlGlS Intern
Department: Public Works -Administration/Engineering Division
Accountable to: Director of Public Works
Status: Internship (1-3 year duration), Part-time, Non-Union
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITON
To assist the Administration/Engineering Division of the Public Works Department with records
managemen#, geographical information system (GIS) data and base mapping, engineering,
project development, planning, inspections, public reques#s, and other Division functions. This
position is intended for a current or recent college student majoring in Civil Engineering,
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or other rela#ed field for continuous part-time
employment (up to full-#ime during summer/holiday breaks) for a period of approximately one to
three successive calendar years for each in#ernship cycle.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position is supervised by and works under the general guidance and direction of the Public
Works Director. This position may receive specific guidance and direction from the
Engineering/IS Technician as assigned by the Public Works Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL DOTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with creating, maintaining, and updating the City's GIS data and base mapping system
for citywide infrastructure and lands management.
• Collect field measurements, conditions, and other infrastructure information and incorporate
into database and mapping systems.
• Assist with the management of the City's electronic and hard copy record drawings, plats,
and other as-built inventories.
• Prepare various displays, graphics, and exhibits for use in public meetings, reports, and
other functions.
• Perform field assessments and investigations for use in studies and project development.
• Inspect and document construction activities for public improvement projects.
• Calculate es#imated construction quantities and prepare cost estimates for use in the Capital
Improvement Program and public improvement projects.
• Draft construction plans and details far use in public improvement projects and for use as
City Standards.
• Prepare construction specifications and contract documents.
• .Respond to public requests and inquiries far record drawings, as-built information, permits,
and other department functions in a timely and courteous manner.
• Coordinate work activities with activities of the Operation and Maintenance Division.
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• Pertorms other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned by the Public Works
Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School diploma or GED.
• Current or recent enrollment in a college or technical school pursuing a degree in .Civil
Engineering, Geographic Information Systems {GIS}, or other related field.
• Valid Class D Minnesota driver's license.
Semi-proficient with AutoCAD and/or ArcView computer software programs.
PREFERRED QUALM=(CATIONS
• Completion of a# least one year of college or technical school coursework.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and ArcU<ew computer software programs.
• Familiarity with municipal infrastructure and facilities.
• Experience with working with drawings and survey documents.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Skill and knowledge in the operation of Au#oCAD and/or ArcView campu#er software
programs.
• Skill and knowledge in using computers to maintain records and electronic files; prepare
letters, memos, and reports; correspond via a-mail; and research using the Internet.
• General knowledge of the principals and practices of drafting for construction plans, details,
maps, exhibits, and other visual displays.
• General knowledge of the principals and practices of geographic information systems {GiS).
• Skill and ability to be well organized wi#h a keen attention to de#ails and neatness.
• Ability to solve basic math and design problems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications, maps, 08M manuals, and
other technical documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to assist with performing fieldwork, including surveying, utility locates, traffic counts,
construction inspection, and other similar activi#ies.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENTIPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment and physical demands described herein is representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of Phis job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Work for this job is located in both indoor and outdoor environments. The indoor work
environment is typically in a HVAC-conditioned office setting with quiet to moderate noise levels.
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Job duties also require exposure to ou#door conditions year-round, including adverse weather
conditions and outdoor areas under heavy/highway, utility, or facility construction. The
employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places
and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, traffic,
toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or
operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms and occasionally climb or
balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell. Visual acuity sufficient to evaluate field
conditions, construction practices and work done, and plans and drawings is necessary, as is
the ability to communicate orally in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally up to 100 pounds.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application and resume, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference
check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are in#ended only as illustrations of the various types of work tha# may
be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them ftom the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
Approval:
Supervisor
Effective Date:
Approval:
Clerk -Administrator
Revision History:
02/2010 (Rev.)
05!2006
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