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Working Title: Survey Crew Chief - Transportation Specialist or Transportation Generalist Senior

Job Class: Transportation Specialist

Agency: Transportation Dept

*This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/03/2024

• Closing Date : 05/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D-4 Surveys

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Transportation Specialist Salary Range: $26.55 - $36.20 / hourly; $55,436 - $75,585 / annually

• Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range: $25.15 - $32.52 / hourly; $52,513 - $67,902 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Surveys - Fergus Falls

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

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

This position will perform all tasks as the field survey crew chief to ensure field data is collected, processed in accordance with CAD standards and made available for the data users. This includes establishing construction grades and lines and marking them properly with stakes or by creating a digital file for staking. This position will assist the land surveyor in researching land records and monuments for right of way boundary determination and PLS section corner perpetuation and restoration.

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

• Performs as survey lead worker.

• Oversees or operates real time kinematic global position systems or total station.

• Performs as survey lead in construction survey office activities.

• Performs as survey lead in the field activities.

• Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.

• Investigates and locates lot corners, monuments and section corners, leads land survey field work and documentation.

• Communicates with contractors, landowners, consultants and supervisors to report progress or review work assignment.

• Prepares, processes and evaluates survey data for location and construction surveys.

• Processes data using CADD drafting and computational software.

• Performs file maintenance and back-up of data to close-out and archive projects.

• Creates digital terrain models.

• Performs as project lead in the development of new or updated data processing procedures, instructing and mentoring survey employees.

• Leads and assists with performing 3 rd order surveys for photo control, construction and location surveys and right of way monumentation.

• Performs as survey lead in field construction.

• Organizes land survey data, analyze, build or process information and assists the land surveyor in resolving issues regarding highway alignments and right of way.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Four years of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities.

OR

• Three years’ experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities PLUS a combination of one year of experience performing roadway inspection, design or related activities.

• 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).

• Valid class D driver’s license.

• 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.

If positions are not filled at the Transportation Specialist, they will be filled at the Transportation Generalist Senior level by utilizing the following minimum qualifications.

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

• Two years performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities.

OR

• One year of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities; PLUS one year experience in performing roadway inspection, design or related activities;

• 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.

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction and tanker endorsement within 6 months of initial placement into the position, permit within 30 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MnDOT experience.

Physical Requirements

Pre-Employment Physical Exam: A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications may be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. 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

This position requires successful completion of the following:

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. A revoked, suspended or canceled Driver‘s License within the last five (5) years may disqualify a candidate or three (3) serious traffic violations during any 12 months period of time will disqualify a candidate.

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.