Job Description

Working Title: Commissioner's Orders Legal Description Preparation Assistant

Job Class: Transportation Specialist

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 93246

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/01/2026

• Closing Date : 04/14/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Engineering Services / Land Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $28.16 - $38.40 / hourly; $58,798 - $80,179 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Land Management

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : 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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

The position assists in the preparation of commissioner's orders and legal descriptions used for the acquisition and disposition of real property interests for all projects under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation; reviews maps and plats with reference to commissioner's orders legal descriptions need; serves as a technical advisor to other staff in the districts and others throughout the department; and provides accurate, precise orders and descriptions that support the department's program delivery schedule, together with appropriate turnback, conveyance, and other preparation assignments.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Typically, the level of experience to perform this job at the TS level can be achieved with:

• Four years of experience performing right-of-way activities that included utilizing computer-aided drafting and design; OR

• Three years of experience performing design, pre-design, survey or right-of-way activities PLUS a combination of one year of related experience in surveys, design, road maintenance, materials/soils, permits, etc. Three of the four years must include the use of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD).

AND

• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

NOTE: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. For education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing and preparing Legal descriptions and Commissioner's Orders

Additional Requirements

* Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check *

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, and/or Education/License Verification.

In assessing position qualifications, the Appointing Authority will consider whether the employee has satisfactory performance with no discipline on file.

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.

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