Engineering Specialist - Permits Supervisor

About the role

The Engineering Specialist - Permits Supervisor supervises and administers utility, entrance, and advertising device control programs for District Two to ensure that permitted work performed by others in the state highway right-of-way meets applicable statutes, standards, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate encroachments on the right-of-way according to MN State Statutes
• Inspect utility permits to ensure compliance with policies
• Inspect contractor’s work related to entrances and turn lanes to identify improper work methods and materials usage
• Provide lead work, supervise a staff, and manage large projects

Requirements

• Three (3) years para-engineering experience (at the Transportation Specialist level or equivalent)
• Knowledge of MnDOT’s construction, material, soil, design, hydraulic, survey, and planning processes
• Knowledge of MN State Statutes sufficient to evaluate encroachments on the right-of-way
• Knowledge of Utility policy and construction sufficient to inspect utility permits
• A valid Class D Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MnDOT Utility Permits & MnDOT Access Management Policy
• Working knowledge of Outdoor Advertising Act Permits
• Experience providing lead work, supervising a staff, or managing large projects

Additional Requirements

• Pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 with disabilities 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.