Public Service Worker II - Street/Traffic Operations (FT) INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

Position Summary This position supports the Public Works Department; to provide for the operation, repair and maintenance related to traffic signs, pavement markings, street lighting, traffic signals, traffic signs, streets, storm sewer, and other associated infrastructure and works with crews to complete projects. This position also performs Public Service Worker I responsibilities. This is an INTERNAL POSTING ONLY and restricted to current City of Brooklyn Park Employees only. External candidates will not be considered. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Perform inspection, installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of City traffic signs and associated posts, bases, brackets, and hardware, and identify missing, damaged, deteriorated, obstructed, or otherwise deficient signs to determine routine maintenance or replacement needs.Perform inspections of city streets to identify locations requiring pavement markings, including long-line striping, crosswalks, stop bars, turn arrows, symbols, parking markings, and other roadway markings.Repair and maintain street traffic and signal lights, including performing routine visual inspections, basic maintenance, and identifying and reporting damaged or malfunctioning signal equipment.Position traffic control devices in accordance with MUTCD guidelines while working in roadways.Coordinate and assist in the repair and maintenance of streets, parking lots, sidewalks, storm sewers, and street infrastructure.Perform snow and ice control operations on streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and trails, and calibrate material spreaders for plow equipment.Operate various trucks, light and heavy equipment, which may include pickup trucks, loaders, plow trucks, tractors, street sweepers, crane trucks, sewer jetters, and bobcats.Assist in monitoring and overseeing the work of contractors to ensure work is accurately completed and in accordance with specifications.Observe, lead, and assist in the coordination of city street division projects and annual division or section tasks and activities.Call in locates to Gopher State One Call when needed for jobs and order supplies for in-house operations and projects in accordance with procedures.Receive and respond to requests and work orders, following up on complaints and other matters of public interest related to city infrastructure, service, and maintenance.Train full-time street department and seasonal employees as needed.Perform emergency response and hazardous materials response procedures, including providing assistance in emergency or essential operations to all divisions, including parks, streets, and utility maintenance divisions.Assist other departments in their service delivery, repairs, and maintenance.Provide support for vehicle and equipment maintenance.Perform department and system operations and maintenance as defined by the position step qualifications list.Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum And Desired Qualifications Education High school graduate or equivalent.Must be 18 years of age or older. Experience Two (2) years of work experience in traffic operations, operations and maintenance or equivalent. Licenses/Certifications Valid Class ‘B’ CDL with tanker endorsement. Equivalency An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge, skills and abilities of a Public Service Worker I.Ability to comprehend and execute written and oral instructions.Demonstrated ability to make independent judgment-based decisions.Ability to be cross trained in the divisions: Park Maintenance, Street Maintenance, and Utility Maintenance.Ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks in one or more of the following divisions: Park Maintenance, Street Maintenance, and Utility Maintenance.Ability to perform job responsibilities in climatic extremes common to Minnesota.Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction. Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement. Desired Qualifications Certifications or training in chainsaws, tree trimming, road salting, aerial lift, confined space, defensive driving, work safety, or FEMA.Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s).Experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties. Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City’s Alternative Work Arrangement policy. Ability to work weekends, holidays, outside of regularly scheduled hours, as needed.with occasional evenings. Working and driving on public roads and populated areas. This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to manipulate, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision. Visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts.Use of measuring devices, assembly, or fabrication of parts within arms-length.Ability to operate machines, motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts. Exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is in a moderately noisy location. Background Check The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are 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 & Alcohol Testing/Medical Examination All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test/medical examination 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 Selection Process The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (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. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Sixty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home. Our Vision, Values, and Goals Additional Information Department/Division: Public Works/Street Maintenance/Traffic Operations Anticipated Hiring Wage: $36.41 per hour, plus full-time employee benefit package per Local 49 labor agreement. Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including: Vacation New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year Sick Leave Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation Holidays 12 paid holidays per year 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval Health Insurance Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week Dental Insurance Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan Life Insurance The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates Disability Insurance Short-term disability insurance available at group rates Long-term disability insurance available at group rates Retirement Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions) Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services Fitness Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered Direct Deposit (mandatory) Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits: Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate Decreasing Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account(s) Deferred Compensation, if enrolled. Seasonal/Temporary employees Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year. Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied. 01 Which level best describes your education? No degree or certificateHigh School diploma or GEDAssociate's degree (2-year degree)Bachelor's degree or higher (4-year degree) 02 Are you 18 years of age or older? YesNo 03 Which level best describes your experience in traffic operations or operations and maintenance? No experience1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 years3 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 5 years5 or more years of experience 04 Which best describes your level of driver's license? Valid driver's license (Class 'A')Valid driver's license (Class 'B')Valid driver's license (Class 'D')No valid driver's license 05 Are you available to work weekends, holidays, outside of regularly scheduled hours, as needed? YesNo Required Question