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Working Title: Pre-Design CADD Technician - Transportation Generalist Senior

Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90485

+ **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** : 12/03/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/17/2025

+ **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:** $26.67 - $34.49 / hourly; $55,686 - $72,015 / 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:_** **Examples of work for this specific 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.

+ Assists the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects.

+ Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

The level of experience to perform this job at the TGS 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.

+ **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).

+ 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.