Remote Sensing Technician - Transportation Generalist Senior

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* Working Title:

Remote Sensing Technician*
* ** Job Class:
Transportation Generalist Senior*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Department*
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** Job ** : 96820

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 09/04/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/17/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** :
Engineering Services Div / LM Photogrammetry & Sensing 2

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 75% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $27.14 - $35.09 / hourly; $56,668 - $73,267 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

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** Work Area** :
Land Management

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 creates base maps used for construction, right-of-way acquisition, and earthwork volume calculations for projects on Minnesota's Trunk Highway System and includes collecting and processing UAS data to support project planning, design, and construction.

Anticipated Travel: up to 70% in-state travel between April and November, less than 10% in other months.

** 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 Transportation Generalist Senior (TGS) level can be achieved with:

+ Two years performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities.

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+ One year of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities; PLUS, one year of experience in performing roadway inspection, design, or related activities.

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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. (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 public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

+ This position requires acute depth perception, which will be tested as part of the interview process.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience operating unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and/or UAS data processing for survey and mapping.

+ Experience manipulating and processing photogrammetric and other remotely sensed data.

+ Experience performing stereo compilation.

+ Proficiency in Esri software.

+ FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

** 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.

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