State Prog Admin Intermediate

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees.

You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title:
Workers Compensation Administrator - State Prog Admin Intermediate
Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Intermediate
Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job : 96461
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 08/20/2026
• Closing Date
  : 09/01/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit
  :
  Administration / Workers Compensation
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, 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.

This position will administer the agency workers’ compensation program regionally for the Metro District by providing claim management expertise and to support the program on a statewide basis. To ensure employees receive the appropriate benefits and maintain agency compliance with Minnesota state statutes and rules.

Two years of professional experience in the following areas:

• Current disability case management practice and techniques
• ADA-AA, FMLA
• Medical terminology sufficient to understand and analyze workers’ compensation reports
• Legal terminology sufficient to understand judges’ decisions and related workers compensation related legal activities
• MN Managed Care Rules, practices, policies and procedures sufficient to understand and explain the process by which cases are reviewed and decisions reached.
• Software experience such as spreadsheets, word processing, and database management systems
• Mathematical skills sufficient to administer the Leave Supplement Program

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

** 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:

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