ADA Construction Specialist Engineering Specialist

Working Title: ADA Construction Specialist Job Class: Engineering Specialist Agency: Transportation Dept + Job ID : 76859 + Location : St. Paul + Telework Eligible : No + Full/Part Time : Full-Time + Regular/Temporary : Unlimited + Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers + Date Posted : 05/18/2024 + Closing Date : 05/28/2024 + Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC + Division/Unit : Operations Division / Operations Division Admin + Work Shift/Work Hours : Days + Days of Work : Monday - Friday + Travel Required : Yes + Salary Range: $29.77 - $44.00 / hourly; $62,159 - $91,872 / annually + Classified Status : Classified + Bargaining Unit/Union : 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers + Last Incumbent : NA + Supervisor Name : Todd Grugel + FLSA Status : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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 has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office (pending space). 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 will require daily travel throughout the construction season with occasional overnight stays. The purpose of this position is to support and provide oversight of all ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Contract Administration activities associated with the delivery of MnDOT's trunk highway program to ensure they are done in accordance with PROWAG (Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines) and MnDOT Standards and to help implement MnDOT's ADA Transition Plan throughout the Department. MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment. Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of para-engineering experience (at the Transportation Specialist level or equivalent) that demonstrates experience in: + In depth knowledge and experience implementing PROWAG accessibility standards; + Experience in the construction and contract administration of accessible roadway pedestrian facilities including curb ramps, sidewalks, accessible pedestrian signals. + Experience with roadway construction and contract administration practices and procedures; + Experience with roadway construction practices and procedures sufficient to interpret, understand and apply engineering plans, specifications and special provisions, and survey, bridge, soils and materials information ; + Human relations skills sufficient to collaborate and communicate complex information to engineers, inspectors, contractors, and other staff; + A Valid Class D Driver's License. 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 Pre-employment Physical (if needed) 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.