City of Minneapolis

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.

AMENDED July 8th, 2025 to reflect extended closing date of July 24th, 2025.

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.

Benefits Summary

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.

Insurance

Health insurance

Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance

The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance

The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off

Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements.

Paid parental leave

City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement

City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation

Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
• Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development

To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks

Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, the Emotional Wellbeing Solutions, health club discounts and more.

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