Assistant District Engineer - Program Delivery

What drives you? At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system.
We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system.
You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good.
You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota.
You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization.
MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.
Job Details Working Title: Assistant District Engineer - Program Delivery Job Class: Engineer Senior Administrative Agency: Department of Transportation Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 04/11/2024 Closing Date: 05/01/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department / Transportation-Managerial Division/Unit: Operations / District 4 ADE Program Delivery Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $49.
72 - $71.
33 / hourly; $103,815 - $148,937 / annually Classified Status: Classified Telework Eligible: This position is located at District 4 in Detroit Lakes.
This position will have the flexibility to telecommute part-time, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office.
The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement.
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job.
Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary This position exists to provide engineering leadership and managerial direction for traffic engineering, materials, construction, bridge maintenance, and other transportation needs within the district.
This position will participate in statewide initiatives, task forces, and committees.
Incumbent of this position is responsible for providing consistent management and direction for the District as a member of the District Management Team.
As a member of the Construction Management Group (CMG), and Pre-Construction Management Group (PCMG, this position provides leadership, management and direction to state and district construction and preconstruction teams so that programs can be accomplished, and constituent needs met.
Detroit Lakes has 412 lakes within a 25-mile radius with a 1-mile-long public sand beach and is only 40 minutes to Fargo/Moorhead.
You’ll find year-round recreation including skiing, fishing, bird watching, hiking, biking, skating, mountain biking, snowmobiling, boating and 8 area golf courses.
Detroit Lakes has 412 lakes within a 25-mile radius with a 1-mile-long public sand beach and is only 40 minutes to Fargo/Moorhead.
You’ll find year-round recreation including skiing, fishing, bird watching, hiking, biking, skating, mountain biking, snowmobiling, boating and 8 area golf courses.
Housing in the area includes lakeshore, residential city, rural developments, hobby farms, apartments, condominiums and townhouses.
The Detroit Lakes school district includes two elementary schools, a middle and a high school.
Students can also attend three parochial schools and/or Minnesota State Community and Technical College.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To qualify, Engineer Senior Administrative applicants must meet all the following: Licensure as a professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID).
(If obtaining licensure through Comity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.
) Five (5) years of professional post-registration engineering experience of which at least three (3) years must be at the Engineer Principal level or higher (e.
g.
, qualifying Engineer Principal experience includes management of high level, complex projects, or programs, including supervision of other engineers.
) If you meet these requirements, you must provide a written summary of your knowledge and experience in the following areas: Leadership: considerable leadership skills and experience to successfully lead and manage agency initiatives, develop, and implement innovative solutions to complex issues, and lead and motivate others who do not report directly in developing and completing projects/programs.
Fiscal: strong fiscal management experience with large, complex budgets including allocating resources.
Technical: extensive knowledge of engineering principles in an engineering organization, Minnesota’s construction industry, current transportation industry technology, and MnDOT’s organization, policies, and programs.
Communications/Human Relations: excellent oral and written skills to successfully interact and create strong relations with management, external stakeholders, and MnDOT staff and a high level of negotiation and conflict management skills.
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 Application Details How to Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page.
If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.
mn.
us.
For additional information about the application process, go to https://www.
mn.
gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Harry Fitzgerald at harry.
fitzgerald@state.
mn.
us.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Harry Fitzgerald at harry.
fitzgerald@state.
mn.
us.
Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve.
The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony.
As an employee, your benefits may include: Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers.
The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 careers@state.
mn.
us and indicate what assistance is needed.
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities.
Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation.
Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.
dot@state.
mn.
us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.
The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: https://www.
dot.
state.
mn.
us/policy/hr/hr009.
html.