**Working Title: Transportation Generalist Senior - Traffic Counts** **Job Class: Transportation Generalist Senior** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 84089 + **Location** : Bemidji Headquarters + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all applicants + **Date Posted** : 02/19/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/12/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 2-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : District 2A - Bemidji / Traffic + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 7:00 am - 3:30 pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No, but daily driving for job responsibilities + **Salary Range:** $26.28 - $33.98 / hourly; $54,872 - $70,950 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Bemidji Traffic Unit - position works out of Bemidji Headquarters + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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. **Job Duties:** **Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:** + Create the district annual plan and schedule for traffic counts, including vehicle class counts, and data collection and submit the schedule to the Assistant District Traffic Engineer for approval. + Train new field staff conducting counts on all types of counting equipment, traffic control requirements, mapping solutions, and technology. + Fairy extensive use of a computer and software programs to coordinate, schedule, plan and prioritize, train, and collect, review and submit traffic data. + Ensure all counting equipment has been tested before use in the field. + Set traffic count equipment to obtain count information, collect traffic count equipment after 48 hours of data collection, and document the count was completed. + Operate and maintain all vehicles, tools, equipment, and communication devices so that optimal performance and condition of those assets is assured, that all record logs are maintained and monitored, and all reports are promptly requested and scheduled. + Lead data collection for engineering studies, and assist in preparing engineering studies and investigation reports using templates developed by the District and in accordance with MnDOT standards.Studies and investigation reports may include, but not limited to, speed studies, traffic forecasts, traffic movements, crash analysis, and other similar studies. + Review and analyze traffic data to identify trends and relationships. Present findings and conclusions. **Minimum Qualifications** A Valid Class D Driver’s License at time of application. **Exam Part 1:** The level of experience to perform this job at the TGS level can be achieved with: Two years of experience performing Traffic Engineering activities; OR One year of experience performing Traffic Engineering activities AND a combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas: road or bridge maintenance, road construction, design, surveying, materials/soils, right of way, sign repair/installation and/or permits. + 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. **Exam Part 2:** Applicants that are made a contingent job offer will be invited to take a computerized Math and Reading Assessment Test. The required passing score for the Math portion is a level 4 or higher and the Reading portion is a level 4 or higher. (Acceptance of the offer is contingent on passing a math and reading assessment test.) If you’ve previously taken and passed the math and reading assessments, you may be exempt from retesting. Please check with your district HR office. **Preferred Qualifications** Previous MnDOT experience working as a Laborer, Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist in the traffic engineering field of work. **Physical Requirements** A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into specific job classifications will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks. 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 + Driver's License Check 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.