Transportation Generalist Senior/Transportation Generalist

Working Title: Transportation Generalist Senior or Transportation Generalist - Project Development

Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior or Transportation Generalist

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/08/2023

• Closing Date : 03/21/2023

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Department / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 3B - St Cloud / Project Development St Cloud

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $23.61 - $30.60 / hourly; $49,298 - $63,893 / annually

• Salary Range: $21.90 - $27.53 / hourly; $45,727 - $57,482 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• Work Area : District 3, Project Development (Layout Technician)

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• 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.

This position will have the option to telework part-time. The employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.

This position has been posted at both the TG and TGS classification and will be filled according to the qualifications of the applicant hired.

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

• Performs calculations and uses computer aided drafting and designing (CADD) to prepare preliminary layouts, profiles, and cross sections according to MnDOT design standards and CADD data standards that best suit the geometric, safety, traffic needs, funding, and right-of-way constraints to prepare quality layouts in a timely manner.

• Prepares communications, exhibits, models, visual graphics and reports for community involvement activities and documents public concerns and suggestions.

• Prepares and processes pre-construction project-related documents including project memos, environmental assessments, and impact statements, finding of facts, and study reports documenting traffic, cost estimates, accidents, design standards, and alternative solutions.

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of studies for alternative locations and/or geometric concepts including the analysis and documentation of the social, economic, and environmental effects by performing related activities.

• Analyzes data obtained by others on accidents, capacity, cost estimates, needs, safety, design standards and public and agency responses sufficient to make design decisions.

• Uses and maintains project information in an efficient manner so that information is readily available for layout preparation and other uses.

• Communicates with other design staff and other functional groups to ensure project coordination (such as Right of Way, Surveys, Construction, and Hydraulics, etc.).

• Conducts background research on assigned issues.

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

• Performs basic/routine technical computer aided drafting and designing (CADD) in accordance with CADD data standards to meet deadlines.

• Prepare preliminary geometric layouts in accordance with current geometric design standards and field conditions.

• Assist with obtaining any needed information to complete the geometric layout, including requests for surveys, bridge sheets, hydraulic recommendations, foundation recommendations, and any other project items that may affect construction limits.

• Assist in the completion of environmental documentation necessary for the NEPA process.

• Assist in the completion, tracking, and coordinating of design memos and any needed design exceptions for the District.

• Uses and maintains project information in an efficient manner so information is readily available for layout and plan preparation and other uses.

• Communicate with functional groups, project managers, etc. to resolve any issues that arise during the completion of the design memo and/or design exceptions.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Two years of experience performing preliminary design activities which must include GEOPAK Coordinate Geometry (COGO) or equivalent; or related activities

• A combination of one year experience performing roadway or bridge construction, materials, soils, surveys, and/or right of way or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience performing preliminary design activities.

• Please 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 public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

• Valid Class D License

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• One year of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) or performing related activities

OR

• 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).

AND

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

• Valid Class D License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist.

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

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.