About the role#
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking a student worker to join the Metro Right of Way unit in Roseville. This part-time position is scheduled for 15 hours per week during the academic year, with the possibility of full-time hours during school breaks and summer. This is a one-year appointment.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the development of the property management GIS map for Metro Right of Way.
- Research historic documents for GIS applications.
- Locate and assist with Utilities, LUP, and Right of Way Certifications.
- Perform administrative tasks to support the Metro Right of Way team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at a college, university, trade, or technical school.
- Pursuit of a degree in Civil Engineering, Soil Science, Hydraulics, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, GIS, or a related field.
- Maintenance of required credit loads (at least six semester or nine quarter credits for credit-granting institutions, or two or more classes for non-credit institutions).
- Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation.
- High degree of computer literacy and experience with MS Office.
- Strong background in GIS and GPS.
- Familiarity with Arc Map software.
- Experience using data loggers, GPS equipment, or GIS software.
- Field work experience.
- Ability to pass a background check prior to employment.
Location & details#
- Location: Roseville, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Employment Type: Part-time, non-exempt.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About State of Minnesota
The State of Minnesota operates as a government entity with offices in 86 of the 87 counties in the state. It employs over 50,000 people across more than 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities. The organization manages public services ranging from transportation and natural resources to healthcare and law enforcement. Its headquarters are located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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