**Working Title: Student IT Quality Analyst/Tester** **Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional** **Agency: Minnesota IT Services** + **Job ID** : 82908 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, \#LI-Hybrid + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/16/2025 + **Closing Date** : 01/27/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services + **Division/Unit** : Department of Transportation (DOT) + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Varies + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $17.58 - $20.58 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Department of Transportation (DOT) + **End Date** : 06/30/2026 + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No **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. Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MNIT MnDOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business. From business intelligence and solutions for critical transportation infrastructure to planning and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system, the team connects people and markets across Minnesota. As the Student IT Quality Analyst/Tester, you will work under direct supervision to support MNIT @DOT Project Management Office (PMO). Your responsibilities will include performing Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester tasks, such as conducting software testing and ensuring the quality of application software and systems. While gaining hands-on experience, you will be encouraged to apply knowledge from your classroom studies and previous experience. **This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:** + Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota. + Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible. **Additional position details:** + The position is anticipated to continue through June 30, 2026, with the understanding that if financial circumstances require, working hours may be reduced or the position may be discontinued. The ending of the position will be determined based on the selected finalist. **Minimum Qualifications** **Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.** Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:** **Education** Student Worker Eligibility - To be eligible for an appointment as a Student Worker Paraprofessional, you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate educational program or plan to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are enrolled at a credit-granting institution, you must carry at least six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment. **Experience** + Academic programs can include Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related program. + Through formal education or work experience, have a basic understanding of any quality assurance testing methodology. + Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties. + Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. **Preferred Qualifications** + Ability to translate technical information for non-technical staff. + Strong attention to detail. + Effective organizational skills with the ability to work independently. + Effective communication skills. **Additional Requirements** It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following: + SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only) + Criminal History Check + Reference Check + Social Security and Address Verification + Education Verification + Other legally required checks **Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.** 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.