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Working Title: Research Section Manager

Job Class: Engineer Senior Administrative

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 79872

• Location : Maplewood

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/03/2024

• Closing Date : 09/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Materials / Materials & Road Research

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $51.96 - $74.54 / hourly; $108,492 - $155,639 / 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 position is located at the Office of Materials and Road Research in Maplewood, MN and has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

This position manages and directs all administrative, technical and research activities of MnDOT’s pavement research program so that the activities are relevant and responsive to the emerging needs of the Department. The position also manages activities at the MnROAD facility in Monticello, MN and several associated pooled fund projects with multiple state members.

Occasional in-state travel to meetings and construction project sites is required. Occasional out-of-state travel is also required to attend regional and national conferences. Some travel may be overnight.

** 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity AND five years of post-registration experience with three years at the Engineer Principal level.

(If obtaining licensure through reciprocity, a temporary permit from AELSLAGID must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.)

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. Your application will not be considered if you do not submit the required cover letter.

• Leadership and Management: Demonstrated ability to enhance trust through transparency and accountability; demonstrated ability to lead and manage a variety of functions, such as research, program delivery and maintenance; and demonstrated ability to lead change and maintain a strong team environment.

• Technical Expertise: Experience with pavement design and construction techniques, soils and aggregates, construction materials and testing principles, and mechanized data gathering for pavement design purposes. Experience integrating diverse transportation research.

• Policymaking: Experience developing and implementing policies, rules, standards, and procedures.

• Human Relations: Experience supervising staff and establishing relationships with staff, stakeholders, and interest groups.

• Fiscal Management: Experience developing and managing budgets including the allocation of resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading research development initiatives such as Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Pooled fund projects, Transportation Research Board Committees and National Cooperative Highway Research Program studies.

• Experience implementing research products for field application.

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, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

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.