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Working Title: Transportation Specialist/Transportation Generalist Sr - Construction Office Manager

Job Class: Transportation Specialist

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 82005

• Location : Bemidji

• Telework Eligible :Yes. in office expectation - at least 2 days per week.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/22/2024

• Closing Date : 12/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-District 2-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 2A - Bemidji / East Operations Mgr.

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: Transportation Specialist - $27.74 - $37.83 / hr; $57,921 - $78,989 / annually. Transportation Generalist Sr: $26.28 - $33.98/hr; $54,873 - $70,980/annually.

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Bemidji

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

**The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

**This posting represents a multiple level posting. If the position is not filled by a qualified applicant at the Transportation Specialist level, the position will be filled at the Transportation Generalist Senior level. Only one position.

**This posting is running concurrently with statewide transfer opportunity. Position will be filled according to AFSMCE contract guidelines.

This position is located in Bemidji and has the flexibility to telework part time or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office two days per week, or more dependent upon field assignments.

Examples of work at the Transportation Specialist level for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Performs all construction office duties at the Resident Engineer’s Office.

• Acts as Chief Inspector on complex multi-phase or multi-operational projects, reporting to and working under the general guidance of a project engineer/principal engineer to ensure successful completion of projects.

• Reviews and maintains project records for technical compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Performs general assessment and general audit reviews to verify the validity of project records and support documentation submitted from the field for final payment.

• Coordinates construction office activities and processes and tracks project expenses and activities; and reviews final payments made to contractors to ensure they are procedurally sound and substantially accurate monetarily.

• Coordinates and manages AASHTOWare software and provides technical support to construction staff.Reviews Special Provisions concerning contract time and liquidated damage provisions so contract time provisions can be administered in accordance with the contract specifications and MnDOT policies.

• Directs materials testing and performs occasional sampling and material testing in the field, analyzes test results and assures materials meet MnDOT specifications to secure certification of a construction project and determine the impact of test results and make recommendations related to materials, structural integrity for roadway and/or bridge construction projects.

• Checks contractor payrolls, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports, On-The-Job Training reports and distributes to correct agencies to ensure contract requirements are met.

• Assists in preparing and processing Change Orders, Semi-final Vouchers and Encumbrance Letters as designated by engineers to ensure proper documentation and timely payment is made.

Examples of work at the Transportation Generalist Senior level for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Performs construction office duties at the Resident Engineer’s Office.

• Reviews and maintains project records for technical compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Reviews final payments made to contractors to ensure they are procedurally sound and substantially accurate monetarily.

• Reviews documentation submitted from the field for final payment.

• Checks contractor payrolls, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports, On-The-Job Training reports and distributes to correct agencies to ensure contract requirements are met.

• Assist in preparing and processing Change Orders, Semi-final Vouchers and Encumbrance Letters as designated by engineers to ensure proper documentation and timely payment is made.

• Uses AASHTOWare software to manage information for construction projects.

• Assists the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects.

• Serves as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects.

• Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Specialist level can be achieved with:

• Four (4) years of experience performing Contract Administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities.

Note: A two year Civil Engineer Technology Degree or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent may substitute for the one year of experience listed (in order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).

• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

• A valid Class D Driver’s License.

The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist Senior level can be achieved with:

• Two years of experience performing contact administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities:

OR

• A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas may substitute for one year of performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, predesign, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering.

Note: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).

• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

• A valid Class D driver’s license.

• Final applicant that receives a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. If you’ve previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications : Desired at the time of hire or within one year of appointment (or as training becomes available).

• Aggregate Production

• Level I Concrete Field

• Level I Grading & Base

• Level I Bituminous Street

• Level I Concrete Plant

• Level I Bituminous Plant

• Erosion Control Site Management

Physical Requirements

A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam, as will external finalist. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

Additional Requirements

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

• Sema 4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employee Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Verification

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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.