Working Title: Administrative Manager - State Prog Admin Manager Sr
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 91919
Location : Duluth
Telework Eligible : Yes, this position is located at MnDOT District 1 Headquarters in Duluth and will work in the office or may have some flexibility to work a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time.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 : 02/03/2026
Closing Date : 02/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial
Division/Unit : District 1A - Duluth / Duluth Administrative Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, this position also requires occasional travel to work locations within MnDOT District 1 and routine participation in statewide groups that will require travel around the state.
Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / 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.
This role provides leadership for District 1's operations to support a safe, efficient transportation system, while contributing to district-wide strategy and fostering a workplace where employees can do their best work. It also participates in the Administrative Management Group and statewide committees to help guide department priorities, services, and resource management. In addition, the position oversees key administrative functions in District 1, including human resources, finance, information systems, employee development, safety, labor relations, materials, and inventory.
This position is located at MnDOT District 1 Headquarters in Duluth and will work in the office or may have some flexibility to work a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. 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 also requires occasional travel to work locations within MnDOT District 1 and routine participation in statewide groups that will require travel around the state.
Minimum Qualifications
In order to be considered qualified, the applicant must have:
Two years of managerial experience OR three years' professional supervisory experience OR four years advanced professional experience which demonstrates public or business administration in a large organization.
Experience must also demonstrate:
Abilitytomanage,direct,andguidethestaffofamulti-disciplinedDistrict/regionofastatewideorganization.
Financial forecasting and budgeting administration experience.
Knowledge of organizational development approaches including business planning, strategic staffing, team building/management, and problem identification and resolution techniques.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide a cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter AND resume to the online application. If you do not submit the required information in your cover letter, your application will not be considered further.
Leadership: Outline how you successfully lead and manage agency initiatives, develop and implement innovative solutions to complex issues, and demonstrate ability to lead change and foster a strong team environment.
Fiscal Management: Outline how you have a broad understanding of fiscal management, including large and complex budgets and willingness to implement different effective service delivery models.
Human Resource Management: Outline how you supervise staff, including hiring, assigning and evaluating work, promoting, disciplining and training. Please provide numbers and @types of positions supervised.
Technical: Outline experience that would indicate that you can manage administrative operations, including human, financial and information resources, employee development, safety and inventory services management.
Communications/Human Relations: Outline your ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders, as well as to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Managerial experience that includes responsibility to manage and allocate human, financial and other resources sufficient to successfully accomplish objectives of the unit or division.
A thorough knowledge of federal, state laws, regulations, and policies as they relate to District operations includingworker's compensation, ADA, FMLA, ACA, Wage Theft Law, fiscal and budget administration, information technology data management,andinventorymanagementprinciples.
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.
