Right of Way Technician - Transportation Specialist or Transportation Generalist Senior

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* Working Title:

Right of Way Technician*
* ** Job Class:
Transportation Specialist or Transportation Generalist Senior*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 91683

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** Location** :
Roseville

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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** : 01/27/2026

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** Closing Date** : 02/17/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** :
Metro / Right of Way Metro

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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** :
No

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** Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range:**  $26.67 - $34.49 / hourly; $55,686 - $72,015 / annually

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

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** Work Area** :
Metro Right of Way

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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.

** 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.

Note to applicants:
The vacancy for this position is a Transportation Specialist. The posting is being announced at two different classes at the same time, Transportation Specialist and Transportation Generalist Senior. Attempts will be first made to fill the position at the Transportation Specialist level, then if not filled at the Transportation Specialist level, the position may be filled at the Transportation Generalist Senior level.

This position is located at district headquarters in Roseville and has the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. If working a hybrid schedule, 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.

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Job Duties:

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* ** Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:*
* + Performs technical activities related to the preparation and completion of right of way packages sufficient to maintain accuracy and project schedule.

+ Performs technical activities related to reconveyances, turnbacks, leases, limited use permits, and access control changes to ensure compliance with statutes, policies and regulations.

+ Performs technical activities related to the acquisition of right of way and management of property owned by MnDOT sufficient to enable the project to be let on schedule.

+ Creates and maintains right of way records/files related to pre and post acquisition activities such that records are up to date and information can be readily retrieved.

+ Prepares exhibits and related information necessary for eminent domain, hearings or jury trials sufficient to ensure that information is current, exhibits are of high quality and are completed on time.

+ Operates Open Roads Designer, Microstation, AutoCAD related to the preparation, computation, and submittal of right of way packages sufficient to maintain project schedule.

+ Combines, processes and corrects all electronic files/information in order to produce final right of way mapping of project history.

+ Provides assistance and direction to consultants in right of way related activities to ensure information is correct and MnDOT standards are upheld.

+ Meets and/or communicates with the public and property owners as directed to ensure they have current and correct information regarding MnDOT right of way.

+ Organizes and researches information for use by field survey crews such that survey crews maintain accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness when performing land and location surveys.

+ Prepares and/or reviews complex building demolition sheets sufficient to describe amount and type of work required by contractor for inclusion in construction contract.

+ Conduct field reviews sufficient to prepare right of way non-encroachment certificate or reviews right of way non-encroachment certification.

+ Notifies maintenance of right of way encroachments for subsequent removal to ensure MnDOT owned right of way is in compliance with state and federal regulations.

+ Substitutes for Right of Way manager as…