CADD Designer - Transportation Generalist Senior

Working Title: CADD Designer - Transportation Generalist Senior

Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/27/2024

• Closing Date : 06/25/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 3-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Plan Development Baxter

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $25.15 - $32.52 / hourly; $52,513 - $67,901 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : District 3, Plan Development-Design, Baxter

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes, This position is located at Baxter HQ. This position will have the flexibility to telework part time (hybrid schedule) or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office at least 1 day a week.

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

When you start a career with us, you may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $5,000! Current MnDOT employees who refer a hired candidate may be eligible for a referral bonus of $1000.

This will be used to fill two (2) vacancies.

*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.

Examples of work for this specific, Transportation Generalist Senior , vacancy include but are not limited to:

• Completes computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) functions and calculations and applies software programsused to perform technical detail designing and drafting of plans.

• Gathers data from other functional areas and follows standards for drafting construction plan(s) and reviews to ensure compliance with CADD data standards and MnDOT's design standards.

• Creates /revises alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and super elevations for construction plans.

• Computes estimated quantities and pay items for construction plans.

• Assists in developing and designing elements for construction plans to ensure MnDOT, AASHTO, and FHWA standards are met.

• Uses and maintains project information in an efficient manner so information is readily available for plan preparationand other uses.

• Generates cross-sections and assists with construction limits and earthwork computations.

• Assists with cost estimates and in making design decisions with prescribed limits.

• Conducts background research on assigned issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist Senior level can be achieved with:

• Two years of experience performing roadway, bridge or transportation design using computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) or equivalent or related activities.

• A combination of one year experience performing preliminary design, roadway or bridge construction, materials, soils, surveys, and/or right of way or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience performing design activities.

• 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).

AND

• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within one year of hire/placement.

Applicants will be invited to take a computerized math & 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 position is contingent on passing the math and reading assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate, Transportation Generalist or Transportation Generalist Senior.

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

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.