Stormwater Asset Senior Engineering Specialist

Stormwater Asset Senior Engineering Specialist

Job Class: Engineering Specialist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

Location: Roseville

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-MGEC

Division/Unit: Metro / Water Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $34.96 - $51.50 / hourly; $72,996 - $107,532 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 212 - MN Govt Engineers Council/Engineers

Supervisor Name: Katherine Kowalczyk

FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive

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.

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. This position is located at district headquarters in Roseville and has the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Position Purpose: This position leads the stormwater asset program and team and provides expert level guidance to water resources design staff on drainage collection, stormwater treatment design, regulatory requirements and MnDOT stormwater policies. The employee is expected to perform a wide range of tasks and coordinate with many different internal and external teams. This position requires a high level of computer literacy including use of GIS and MnDOT's asset management software. The position also requires field work that includes walking on steep and unstable ground, carrying and operating equipment, and driving on, off, and next to highways.

Job Duties:

• Provide supervision to team members. Provide expert level guidance and training to water resources group on water resources drainage design, stormwater asset functionality, and design and operational considerations for agreements with local units of government.
• Manage and oversee planning, budgeting, project development, and coordination to implement designs for water resource engineering assets.
• Respond to concerns and issues from the public, other MnDOT functional groups, and the water resources design teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve drainage and stormwater management issues that construction and maintenance personnel encounter in the field.
• Manage water resources consultants for water resources investigations and assigned design projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of experience as an Engineering Specialist or equivalent performing Water Resources Engineering duties to include:
• Oversight of stormwater asset management activities, including coordinating inspections, reviewing and evaluating designs, recommending design revisions, determining scope of work for asset repairs and improvements.
• Hydrology, hydraulics or stormwater quality tasks such as designing, performing calculations, reviewing designs, observing function, etc.
• Experience overseeing contracts, including selection, scope, schedule, budget and performance.
• Valid Class D Driver's License.

In addition to the preceding minimum qualifications, you will be assessed on the following criteria during a job interview:

• Communication skills both orally and in writing to clearly communicate ideas and concepts to others as a member of a team and to provide direction to squad members
• Human relations and leadership skills sufficient to negotiate, build consensus and manage conflict.

Additional Requirements:

It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Sema 4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employee Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.