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Working Title: Transportation Specialist - Mankato Surveys

Job Class: Transportation Specialist

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87384

+ **Location** : Mankato

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/09/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 7-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : District 7 - Mankato / Land Management

+ **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** : Mankato Surveys

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

+ Perform construction surveys to assure accurate and timely calculations and construction control.

+ Performs calculations to check plans for errors and computer survey staking notes.

+ Performs all aspects of lead work to ensure the survey crew meets timeframes established by project needs.

+ Lead and direct other members of the survey crew which may include a Transportation Generalist Senior/Transportation Generalist or student worker.

+ Operate and oversee the operation of a total station and Global Positioning System receivers in the field to collect data accurately.

+ Conduct land survey research, field work, and documentation thoroughly and accurately.

+ Oversees all aspects of control surveys (horizontal, vertical, and photogrammetric) so that control is maintained in a timely manner.

+ Set up, use and maintain survey equipment so that they crew has equipment functioning properly.

+ Prepare, process, and evaluate all types of survey data for location and construction surveys from the survey crew.

+ Operate computers using CADD drafting and computational software so that maps and other products are produced in a timely manner.

+ Facilitate the maintenance of survey records and data files to ensure future accessibility resulting in cost savings on future projects.

+ Respond to requests for survey data and related information from internal/external customers providing the requested information.

+ Provide assistance to other crew chiefs creating electronic files for construction staking.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid Class D driver’s license.

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 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 Technology Degree or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience listed above (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, Transportation Generalist, or Transportation Generalist Senior.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks. 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.