**Working Title: Transportation Generalist Senior - Construction Inspector** **Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 84039 + **Location** : Marshall + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open only to all qualified applicants. (NOTE: This posting is open concurrently for Courtesy interest, D8 lateral bid, D8 promotional, Statewide voluntary transfer, and open competitive. Courtesy interest will be considered first, followed by lateral bids, then promotional, then Statewide voluntary transfer, and open competitive last.) + **Date Posted** : 02/12/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/25/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 8-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : District 8 - Willmar / Marshall Construction + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, M-F (winter); Contractor Hours (summer) + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $26.28 - $33.98 / hourly; $54,872 - $70,950 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Marshall Project Delivery + **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. **Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:** + Assists the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects + Serves as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects + Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials + Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features + Performs routine documentation to record location, quantity and quality of contract work and also completes required reports and administrative documentation (such as pay items, force account summaries, test reports, usage reports, etc.) within MnDOT requirements from letting to finalization to ensure records of work and materials used are accurate and timely as well as enters pay items into AASHTOWARE. + Applies enforcement procedures to the contract for less complex construction projects or recommends the application of enforcement procedures to the Chief Inspector + Monitors contractor and traffic control safety practices + Provides work direction to assistant inspectors + Interprets plans and specifications to ensure contractor compliance. + Assists with final reviews on construction projects to ensure contractors have the appropriate certification. + Perform design activities. NOTE: If you are awarded this position and are a current MnDOT District 8 employee with snow & ice duties, you will continue snow & ice duties from your current location until our backfilling process is completed or until the end of the snow & ice season – whichever comes first. **Minimum Qualifications** The level of experience to perform this job at the can be achieved with the following: Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities; **OR** A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas may substitute for one year of performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits planning, pre-design, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, and signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering. Note: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts). **Certified in:** + **Aggregate Production** Must have at least two (2) of the following Tech Certifications and obtain the other within 12-24 months of hire. + Concrete Field Tester + Grading and Base Tester + Bituminous Street A valid MN Class “D” Driver’s license Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records. Candidates that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 5 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 5 or higher. (Acceptance of the offer is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.) If you’ve previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office. **Preferred Qualifications** + Concrete Field Inspector, Grading and Base Inspector, Landscaping + Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist. **Physical Requirements** **General Office** While performing the duties if this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use wrists, hands, and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. **Technical/Field** While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work outside exposed to the weather elements (both cold and hot) on an occasional basis. The employee will occasionally drive a motor vehicle in off-road conditions. Periodically, the employee will walk on even and uneven/sloping ground. They will usually work inside in an office environment. The employee must frequently and continually rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting). The employee will operate machinery and testing equipment (using vision and hearing) under varying temperatures. The employee may occasionally move up to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility, and feet from injury. **Additional Requirements** **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 - A revoked or suspended Driver's License or major violation within the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or at-fault in the last three (3) years will disqualify a candidate + Pre-Employment Physical This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate obtaining a valid Commercial Driver's License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. **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. 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.