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Working Title: Right of Way Asset Management Specialist

Job Class: Transportation Specialist

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 80228

• Location : Rochester

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/13/2024

• Closing Date : 10/04/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Department / Transportation-District 6-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 6C- ADE Program Delivery / Right of Way

• Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $27.74 - $37.83 / hourly; $57,921 - $78,989 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Rochester

• 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.

This position will perform and provide the production of Right of Way Turnback maps and related items in asset management in connection with the maintaining and relinquishing of Trunk Highway Right of Way or other property rights. The position also includes various activities subsequent to property management, public inquires, right of way map maintenance, and routine office functions.

Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Performs technical activities related to the preparation and completion of right of way packages.

• Performs technical activities related to reconveyances, turnbacks, leases, limited use permits, and access control changes.

• Performs technical activities related to the acquisition of right of way and management of property owned by MnDOT.

• Creates and maintains right of way records/files related to pre- and post-acquisition activities.

• Prepares exhibits and related information necessary for eminent domain, hearings or jury trials.

• Operates GeoPak and MicroStation programs.

• Combines, processes and corrects all electronic files/information in order to produce final right of way mapping of project history.

• Provides assistance and direction to consultants in right of way related activities.

• Meets and/or communicates with the public and property owners.

• Prepares and/or reviews complex building demolition sheets.

• Conduct field reviews.

• Notifies maintenance of right of way encroachments.

• Substitutes for Right of Way manager as needed in project meetings and customer service requests.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

** 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Four years of experience performing right of way or related activities.

OR

• Three years of experience performing right of way or related activities PLUS a combination of one year of related experience in surveys, design, road maintenance, materials/soils, permits, etc.

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 Class D driver’s license is required if driving a state or personal vehicle for state business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interpret maps and construction plans.

• Skills in word processing, data entry, CADD, and other data processing software.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

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

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

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.