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**Working Title** : Statewide ARMER Engineer Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator Manager

Agency: Department of Transportation

+ **Job ID:** 89800

+ **Location:** Roseville

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary:** Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted:** 10/22/2025

+ **Closing Date:** 11/12/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial

+ **Division/Unit:** State Aid for Local Trans Div/Statewide Radio Communications

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes 25%

+ **Salary Range:** $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,063 - $121,522 / annually

+ **Classified Status:** Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union:** 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **FLSA Status:** Exempt-Executive

+ 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.

This position is located in Roseville, Minnesota and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, 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.

This position provides leadership and oversight for the Office of Statewide Radio Communications engineering section, including supervision of staff and management of all resources—human, fiscal, and technical. Responsibilities include budgeting, planning, procurement, and development of communications infrastructure such as tower sites, buildings, two-way radios, microwave networks, and LAN/WAN systems. It ensures program delivery aligns with customer needs and supports system engineering activities, strategic planning, and implementation.

This position serves as the lead technical authority for the statewide shared public safety radio and data system (ARMER), guiding its strategic planning, design, construction, maintenance, budgeting, policy development, and operations to ensure reliable communications for emergency and daily use. It provides engineering expertise for electronic and non-traditional communications systems.

Additionally, the position manages the state’s public safety frequency coordination at the federal level and oversees radio spectrum allocation for cities, counties, and Tribal governments.

In-state travel required, up to 25% of time.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of managerial experience OR two years of professional supervisory experience OR three years of advanced professional experience providing technical direction for a large radio system that demonstrates the following:

+ Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations and/or codes for communication system construction, maintenance, and operation.

+ Experience recommending, implementing and/or administering policies and procedures.

+ Experience providing work direction to other staff.

+ Experience managing budgets and/or contracts.

+ Experience in communication system principles and practices such as design, implementation and/or maintenance of trunked and conventional radios systems, point to point microwave systems, and/or radio tower site facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience applying Federal Communications Commission, Federal Aviation Administration and State of Minnesota regulations, codes, procedures, and industry standards related to radio communication systems, communication sites, and/or infrastructure.

+ Experience directing the work of project architects, engineers, managers, suppliers and contractors.

+ Experience evaluating radio telecommunications systems and recommending modifications based on latest industry technology and standards.

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

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.