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Working Title: Land Surveying Intern

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional/Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 82604

• Location : Rochester

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/14/2024

• Closing Date : 05/01/2025

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

• Division/Unit : District 6C- ADE Program Dlvry / Surveys

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range SWPP: $17.58 - $20.58 / hourly

• Salary Range SWPP SR: $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

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

• End Date : 08/29/2025

• 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.

MnDOT District 6 may fill 1 summer Land Surveyor student worker position located in Rochester.

Surveys (Rochester – 1 position)

Enjoy working outside? A [Student Worker\Seasonal Worker) in Surveys would work on a variety of sites to prepare for future construction projects and to assist in staking current construction projects. They would learn how a construction project is designed and the mapping efforts needed to produce a final plan. They would also see how a project is built and the role of a Survey crew on a site. Field Surveying also includes all efforts to define property boundaries. This task includes in-office researching and interpreting existing surveys followed by field measuring of physical evidence to assist Licensed Surveyors in boundary determinations.

This process would include working with existing surveys, construction plans, survey notes, coordinate systems, horizontal and vertical control points, bridge working points and more. They would be exposed to Survey grade GPS units, precision total stations and high-definition laser scanning. This would involve physical activity, pounding stakes, digging holes, and carrying survey tools. Typically, they would work with a single lead technical worker.

Typical Hours (Monday-Thursday) 6:00AM - 4:30PM.

*This job class noted above is Student Worker Para Professional. However, vacancy may be filled at the Student Worker Para Professional Senior job class based on educational status and history. Salary will be paid commensurate with classification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older

• Knowledge and application of advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Knowledge of computer software used in testing and design work and ability to use windows based operating systems.

• Ability to understand technical documents and follow instructions.

• Candidates must be currently enrolled or enrolling within three months as a full-time student (six semester/9 quarter credits) in a post-secondary or graduate program with a GPA of at least 2.0.

• Candidates with at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in the program area in which they are employed will qualify for the student worker paraprofessional senior classification.

• Valid Class D Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in Land Surveying, Geometrics, Cartography, Mapping Sciences, Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Full-time student with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Physical Requirements

• Some of the jobs are physical in nature and will require a pre-employment physical.

• Weather elements:May require frequent exposure to weather elements (cold and hot) on a daily basis.

Additional Requirements

• Please attach your resume and unofficial transcript as a single pdf document. (You will be asked to provide a copy of your transcript to verify your GPA prior to being invited to interview.)

• NOTE: STUDENTS MUST INCLUDE AN ANTICIPATED GRADUATION/COMPLETION DATE ON THEIR RESUME. THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY TO BE CONSIDERED.

• Job offer to successful applicants will be contingent on passing student worker eligibility verification, criminal background, and reference checks; some positions may require pre-employment physical exam and driver’s license check. A revoked, suspended, or canceled Driver's License within the last five (5) years may disqualify a candidate.

• 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.