• Equipment and Mapping Specialist - Transportation…

    State of Minnesota (Baxter, MN)


    Working Title: Equipment and Mapping Specialist - Transportation Specialist

     

    Job Class: Transportation Specialist

    Agency: Transportation Dept

    + **Job ID** : 86417

    + **Location** : Baxter

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

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

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

    + **Date Posted** : 05/22/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 06/04/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME

    + **Division/Unit** : Surveys Baxter

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    + **Days of Work** : Monday - Thursday

    + **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** : District 3 Baxter Surveys Department

    + **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.

     

    *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.

    Job Duties:

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

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

    + Creates digital terrain models.

    + Assists in preparing mapping and aero-triangulation projects.

    + Performs file maintenance and back-up of regular and archived mapping files.

    + 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

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

    + _Four years of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping which included at least two years of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and design._

    _OR_

    + _Three years of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities AND a combination of one year of experience performing roadway inspection or design._ _Two of the three years of experience must have included utilizing computer-aided drafting and design._

    AND

    + 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.

    **Education Substitution:** 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.)

    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

    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.