Working Title: Water Resources Engineering Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Paraprofessional or Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 80309

• Location : Roseville

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/07/2024

• Closing Date : 03/28/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insuff Wk Tm

• Division/Unit : Metro / Water Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/7:30am-4:00pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range Student Worker Paraprofessional: $17.58 - $20.58 / hourly

• Salary Range Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior: $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrepresented

• End Date : Anticipated to end Fall 2025

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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.

MnDOT Metro District is filling multiple Student Worker vacancies with an anticipated duration of summer to fall 2025.

These are full-time positions working Monday through Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm.

The classification will be either Student Worker Paraprofessional or Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior based on education status.

These positions will assist in performing inventory and inspections of the hydraulic Water Resources infrastructure; utilize GIS/GPS applications for analysis and reporting as required; support Water Resources Engineering automation and information resource support efforts for the MnDOT Metro District.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must be a student in a college/university, trade or technical school. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester or nine quarter credits. If enrolled in a non-credit granting institution or one that offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Education Verification form prior to employment.

• Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Soil Science, Hydraulics, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Earth Science, GIS or related field.

• A valid Class D driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using data loggers, GPS equipment, and/or GIS software to make maps.

• Stong background in GIS/GPS and a high degree of computer literacy.

• Familiarity with Arc Map software.

• Field work experience.

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA 4 Records Check/employment verification

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver’s 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.