District State Aid Assistant - Engineering Specialist Senior

Working Title: District State Aid Assistant - Engineering Specialist Senior

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/22/2024

• Closing Date : 04/11/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-MGEC

• Division/Unit : Traffic Baxter

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.45 - $49.28 / hourly; $69,843 - $102,896 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

• Last Incumbent : N/A

• Supervisor Name : Andjela Tomovic

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Telework Eligible : Yes, this position may be located in Baxter or St. Cloud, MN. This position may have the flexibility to telework on a varying basis based upon business need. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office and in the field as needed.

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Note: This position may be located in Baxter or St. Cloud, MN. This position may have the flexibility to telework on a varying basis based upon business need. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office and in the field as needed.

The position supports the Assistant District Engineer, State Aid, in providing comprehensive direction, management, and engineering leadership in the operation of the District State Aid Division; they will provide support in local programs as mandated by Federal Highway Administration and the state legislature, including all rules, regulations, and laws. The position will be required to build and foster relationships, and to ensure collaboration and trusting experiences within MnDOT and with local agencies of government. They will be consistent and transparent in the selection, design, processing, and construction of projects in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates knowledge of:

• Knowledge of State Aid rules, regulations and principals of the State Aid Highway System and highway construction plan preparation sufficient to carry out the approval process.

• Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of local, regional and state units of government as it relates to transportation.

• Experience coordinating project development with multiple agencies including city, county and staff from MnDOT functional areas sufficient to balance workload to meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of all phases of program delivery including scoping, preliminary design, final design, and construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience working on city and county federal, state, state aid and turnback projects showing an understanding and proficiency with standards, rules and regulations.

• Technical expertise in MnDOT design standards, specifications, policies and procedures to include:geometric design standards; letting practices; federal regulations and MnDOT specifications.

• Knowledge and experience with the requirements and drafting of construction contracts, change orders, and work orders.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Check

• Pre-employment physical

• This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.