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Working Title: Plan Development CADD Lead - Transportation Specialist

Job Class: Transportation Specialist

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86090

+ **Location** : Detroit Lakes

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes; _This position is located at the Detroit Lakes Headquarters and has the flexibility to telework up to 2 days per week or work in the office every day. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor._

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/07/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/02/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D4 Plan Development

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **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** : Detroit Lakes Headquarters

+ **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.

**_Job Duties:_** _This position will serve as a pre-design squad leader in the preparation and review of construction plans and serve as an expert in the application of design practices and their relationship to other functions to ensure that construction plans meet MnDOT and ADA guidelines and standards._

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

+ Develops geometric layouts, profiles and cross sections according to MnDOT standards for review by MnDOT staff and the public.

+ Directs and evaluates preliminary layouts in accordance with MnDOT policy and MnDOT design standards and computer aided drafting and designing (CADD) data standards so all necessary information is included in the layout.

+ Determines and documents to what extent a proposed project will affect the social, economic and environmental attributes of the project’s location in compliance with MnDOT’s Highway Project Development Process (HPDP).

+ Recommends viable mitigation alternatives and then coordinates the mitigation decided upon with appropriate clientele, within guidelines provided by the employee’s supervisor.

+ Prepares conceptual layouts and sketches, cost estimates, scoping documents and drawings used for investigating a variety of possible solutions.

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

+ Conducts background research on assigned issues.

+ Participates in public meetings and may prepare communications exhibits, models, visual graphics and reports for community development activities.

+ Maintains CADD files, back ups, and related project archives

Minimum Qualifications

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

+ Four years of experience performing preliminary design activities or related activities;

+ A combination of one year experience in any of the following areas:design, roadway or bridge construction, materials, soils, surveys, and/or right of way may substitute for year of experience performing preliminary design 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.