What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Generalist Senior - Construction Inspectors position at State of Minnesota?
Working Title: Construction Inspectors (2)
Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept
*This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.
- Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 03/31/2023
- Closing Date : 04/14/2023 or until positions are filled.
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 2-AFSCME
- Division/Unit : District 2B / TRF Field Construction
- Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range: $23.61 - $30.60 / hourly; $49,297 - $63,892 / annually
- Classified Status : Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
- Work Area : Thief River Falls Contract Administration
- FLSA Status : Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible : No
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.
NOTE: This posting will be used to fill two (2) openings.
Position Purpose: This posiiton performs moderate to high level para-engineering work on construction projects and assist in the completion of other program delivery activities.
Job Duties: Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:
- Assists the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Serves as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications.
- Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
- Performs required complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Performs routine documentation to record location, quantity and quality of contract work and also completes required reports and administrative documentation (such as pay items, force account summaries, test reports, usage reports, etc.) within MnDOT requirements from letting to finalization to ensure records of work and materials used are accurate and timely.
- Assists with final reviews on construction projects to ensure contractors have the appropriate certification
Minimum Qualifications
Exam Part I:
The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist Senior level can be achieved with:
- Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities.
OR
- A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas may substitute for one year of performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, predesign, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering.
- Note: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
- Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
- A valid Class D Driver's License upon application.
Exam Part 2:
- Final applicant must receive a of a passing score of Level 5 or higher on the math portion of the computerized test and Level 5 or higher on the computerized reading test. [The job offer is contingent on passing a basic math and reading test.]
Preferred Qualifications (Desired at the time of hire or within one year of appointment)
- Aggregate Production Level I
- Concrete Field Level I
- Grading & Base Level I
- Bituminous Street Level I
- Concrete Plant Level I
- Bituminous Plant
Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this job will vary, but will require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. This job will require strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing.
Additional Requirements
It is our policy that the successful candidate must pass employer reference checks and a criminal history check prior to employment. The reference check and background check may consist of the following components:
- SEMA4 Records Check
- Criminal History Check
- Employment Reference Check
- Education/License Verification
- 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.
Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept
*This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.
- Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 03/31/2023
- Closing Date : 04/14/2023 or until positions are filled.
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 2-AFSCME
- Division/Unit : District 2B / TRF Field Construction
- Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Days of Work : Monday - Friday
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range: $23.61 - $30.60 / hourly; $49,297 - $63,892 / annually
- Classified Status : Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
- Work Area : Thief River Falls Contract Administration
- FLSA Status : Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible : No
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.
NOTE: This posting will be used to fill two (2) openings.
Position Purpose: This posiiton performs moderate to high level para-engineering work on construction projects and assist in the completion of other program delivery activities.
Job Duties: Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:
- Assists the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Serves as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications.
- Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
- Performs required complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Performs routine documentation to record location, quantity and quality of contract work and also completes required reports and administrative documentation (such as pay items, force account summaries, test reports, usage reports, etc.) within MnDOT requirements from letting to finalization to ensure records of work and materials used are accurate and timely.
- Assists with final reviews on construction projects to ensure contractors have the appropriate certification
Minimum Qualifications
Exam Part I:
The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Generalist Senior level can be achieved with:
- Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities.
OR
- A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas may substitute for one year of performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, predesign, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering.
- Note: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
- Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
- A valid Class D Driver's License upon application.
Exam Part 2:
- Final applicant must receive a of a passing score of Level 5 or higher on the math portion of the computerized test and Level 5 or higher on the computerized reading test. [The job offer is contingent on passing a basic math and reading test.]
Preferred Qualifications (Desired at the time of hire or within one year of appointment)
- Aggregate Production Level I
- Concrete Field Level I
- Grading & Base Level I
- Bituminous Street Level I
- Concrete Plant Level I
- Bituminous Plant
Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this job will vary, but will require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. This job will require strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing.
Additional Requirements
It is our policy that the successful candidate must pass employer reference checks and a criminal history check prior to employment. The reference check and background check may consist of the following components:
- SEMA4 Records Check
- Criminal History Check
- Employment Reference Check
- Education/License Verification
- 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.
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration -
Devils Lake, ND
Construction Site Foreman
Swanberg Construction -
Devils Lake, ND
Construction Superintendent
North Sky Construction, LLC -
Grand Forks, ND
