Environmental Noise Specialist - Transportation Program Specialist 1

At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Working Title: Environmental Noise Specialist
Job Class: Transportation Program Specialist 1
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/14/2023
• Closing Date: 08/03/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Metro / Project Documentation
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $21.43 - $31.00 / hourly; $44,745 - $64,728 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• 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.

**The Minnesota Deparment of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Traning Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

The purpose of this position is to provide technical analysis, data collection, and report preparation for noise, air quality, and other technical aspects of environmental documents for the MnDOT Metro District Project Documentation (Project Controls) Group.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of professional experience; OR Two years of advanced clerical experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Acoustic Engineering or related degree; that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: (Please ensure that your resume addresses the following factors listed below.)

• Knowledge of Minnesota statewide and regional environmental issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook sufficient to maintain data and produce documents, spreadsheets, presentations and reports.
• A valid Class D Driver’s License with NONE of the following: No major traffic convictions in the past 5 years; OR 4 or more minor violations in the last 3 years; OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.

In addition to the proceeding minimum qualifications, if advanced to the finalist pool for this classification, you will be assessed on the following criteria during a job interview:

• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing sufficient to give direction, outline expectations, facilitate meetings, and answer general project questions related to contracts, policy and procedures.
• Ability to gather, organize and interpret data and present information along with recommendations.
• Organization skills sufficient to handle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, coordinate activities, and initiate research, anticipate and solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience making maps and analyzing datae using GIS applications.
• Knowledge and application of computer aided design (CAD) programs, especially Microstation and Openroads.
• Experience working within Federal and Minnesota environmental laws, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Successful participation of the State of Minnesota Star of the North Fellowship program.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employee Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's License Verification

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Kimberly Rice at kimberly.rice@state.mn.us or 651-234-7426.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kimberly Rice at kimberly.rice@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.

The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.