Working Title: Research Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional/Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 84526

• Location : Maplewood

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/03/2025

• Closing Date : 03/24/2025

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

• Division/Unit : Materials / Materials & Road Research

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Materials/Maplewood Lab

• End Date : Position is anticipated to last up to three years

• 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.

** 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.

Classification will be at either Student Worker Paraprofessional or Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior based on educational status and history. Salary will be paid commensurate with classification.

This position is located at the Office of Materials & Road Research in Maplewood. The position will work full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year.

This position provides engineering support to ongoing research and construction activities such Density Profiling Systems (DPS) and new pavement quality assurance. The consistent basis work related to those projects includes field data collection, sampling, testing, assisting with quality assurance activities, and analysis of data. It is also anticipated that the position will assist with other time-sensitive requests as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be current students in a secondary, post-secondary, or graduate school. Other qualifications include:

• Enrolled in an engineering, science, or mathematic/statistics program.

• Experience with Microsoft computer programs, especially Excel and Word.

• Ability to learn and apply statistical analysis tools to data sets.

• Ability to learn the use of basic tools, machinery, and testing equipment.

• Valid Class D Driver’s License.

Applicants must be a student in a college/university, trade, or technical school. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution the student 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, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall 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 required to complete an Education Verification form prior to appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of rational databases.

• Knowledge of engineering materials and testing procedures.

• Knowledge of MATLAB and Excel Macro programs.

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 Education/License Verification.

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.