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Job Class: Engineering Specialist

Agency: Transportation

• Job ID: 80924

• Location: Roseville

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 10/14/2024

• Closing Date: 11/05/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department/MGEC

• Division/Unit: Operations Division/Office of Traffic Engineering

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $31.11- $45.98 / hourly; $64,958 - $96,006 / annually

• Classified Status: Classified

• Bargaining Unit: 212-MGEC

• Last Incumbent: N/A

• Supervisor Name: Max Moreland

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• 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 position is located in Roseville, MN and has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, the employee will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

This position will assist in the safety of Minnesota’s transportation network for all users by ensuring speed limits on State and local roads are safe and reasonable. This position will review all speed limit authorization requests that go through Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to ensure they follow proper procedures, have reasonable recommendations, and are addressed in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include:

Conducting some speed data collection as well as other field visits.

Responsible for tracking and mapping current and historic speed limit authorizations statewide. Work as a liaison between the Office of Traffic Engineering, MnDOT District staff, and local agencies, as well as serve as a technical resource for all things speed zoning including speed safety cameras.

Occasional travel within and outside the state; including some overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications

NOTE: To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three years para-engineering experience (Transportation Specialist or equivalent) that demonstrates knowledge of:

· Knowledge of Minnesota Statutes related to speed limits.

· Knowledge of statistics.

· Knowledge of Mn/DOT policies and procedures regarding the establishment of speed limits.

· Knowledge of the Minnesota Traffic Engineering Manual and Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD).

· Ability to review technical information and arrive at solutions to problems as they arise.

· Communications skills sufficient to deal with internal and external customers.

· Valid Class D driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with GIS software.

· Knowledge of Minnesota crash data.

· Ability to read and understand construction plans.

· Experience with Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI) tools.

· Experience with principles of speed zoning.

· Project management knowledge and skills.

· Knowledge of MnDOT roadway data.

If advanced to the finalist pool, you will be assessed on the following criteria during a job interview:

• Oral and written communications skills sufficient to clearly and concisely communicate information to customers, stakeholders and occasionally the public.

• Human relations skills sufficient to build and maintain constructive relationships with the internal and external partners.

• Conflict management, consensus building and negotiation skills.

Additional Requirements

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

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.