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NEEDS Specialist/Transp Prog Specialist 2

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 1d ago

Working Title : Needs Specialist

Job Class: Transportation Program Specialist 2

Agency: Transportation

Job ID: 88614

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 09/02/2025

Closing Date: 09/16/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept /Transportation-MAPE

Division/Unit: State Aid for Local Trans Div

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes

Salary Range: $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,372 - $79,302 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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 at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. 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.

As a Needs Specialist, you will provide support to the State Aid Needs Section Supervisor and the MSAS and CSAH Needs Team Leads in maintaining and updating the Municipal State Aid Street and County State Aid Highway needs for the purpose of determining the annual apportionment for the municipalities and counties according to the Minnesota State Statutes, State Aid Operational Rules, and Municipal and County Screening Board Resolutions. This position will also spend a portion of time assisting the Project Delivery Engineer and Plans Engineer with; the Project Tracking database assigning project numbers and checking in SA plans and other duties as assigned.

Occasional travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

NOTE: To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Two years of professional experience in the areas noted below:

** NOTE: A bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, Construction Management, Finance, or Accounting substitutes for one year of professional experience.

Experience with analyzing and summarizing data.

Experience using Adobe Acrobat and MS Office applications including Excel, Access, and Word sufficient to compile, analyze, organize, present data, and create reports, as well as learning new computer programs

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to professionally convey information to local agencies and the public.

Valid Class D driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the State Aid System.

Knowledge of MS Statutes 161 and 162, and Minnesota Rules 8810 and 8820 that govern the fundingdistribution process and the MSAS and CSAH systems.

Ability to work with bid abstracts and understanding specification items, including basic understanding ofconstruction data for compiling unit cost data (for bituminous, aggregate base, sidewalk, etc.)

Knowledge and basic understanding of how construction plans are developed.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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