Working Title: Water Resources Technician - Engineering Specialist

Job Class: Engineering Specialist

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 80089

• Location : Roseville

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/12/2024

• Closing Date : 10/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

• Division/Unit : Metro / Water Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.11 - $45.98 / hourly; $64,957 - $96,006 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

• Last Incumbent : Lane Moll

• Supervisor Name : Bryce Fossand

• 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.

**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 Waters Edge in Roseville. The incumbent may have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule. The incumbent will be required to report onsite at least once/month but may be required to work onsite more depending on business needs. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

This position provides water resources engineering support for the design, construction and maintenance of stormwater collection, conveyance and treatment for highways in the Metro area. The tasks completed by this position include:

• Complete water resources design, including drainage collection and conveyance, stormwater treatment facilities, such as green infrastructure, infiltration basins, sand filters, and wet ponds, wetlands protection, and stormwater asset management.

• Obtain NPDES, DNR, COE, and watershed district and other regulatory permitting requirements.

• Review water resources needs on plats, site plans, reconveyance requests, limited use permits, environmental documents, drainage permits and consultant/city/county prepared construction plans to ensure MnDOT concerns and requirements are satisfied.

• Troubleshoot and resolve drainage and erosion control issues that construction and maintenance personnel encounter in the field.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience as a Transportation Specialist or equivalent experience in Water Resources Engineering which includes one or more of the following:

• Conducting stormwater and water resources design support under limited supervision

• Use of drainage or stormwater manuals, such as MnDOT’s drainage manual or MPCA stormwater manual

• Creation of plan sheets for stormwater designs and performing stormwater calculations

• Preparing water resources permit applications and responding to regulatory review to obtain required permits

Additionally, candidates must have the SWPPP Design certification or the ability to obtain it within twelve months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree or coursework in hydrology, hydraulics, water resources, natural resources, environmental studies, engineering, or related.

• Experience providing high level technical water resources design and permitting support for stormwater collection, conveyance and treatment, including working knowledge of stormwater policies, regulations, and guidelines.

• Experience using stormwater and drafting software such as ORD (including drainage design), MicroStation (or other CADD system), GeoPak Drainage, Culvert Master, HY8, GIS or HydroCAD in the projects.

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Sema 4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employee Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Verification if selected candidate will drive on State business

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.