Erosion Control Technician - Transp Prog Specialist

Overview

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 improving 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.

Help protect Minnesota s lakes, streams, and wetlands while contributing to construction projects. This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may offer telework, a hybrid schedule, or in-office work. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor and may work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with the supervisor.

This position provides statewide technical support and consultation with district staff to control erosion, manage stormwater, and establish vegetation during the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to reduce environmental impacts and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental laws, rules, and policies.

Occasional travel throughout Minnesota may occur, including weekly long days or overnights.

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/05/2026
• Closing Date: 02/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Environmental Services / Environmental Stewardship
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Occassional
• Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The position will provide statewide technical support and consultation with district staff to control erosion, manage stormwater, and establish vegetation during the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to reduce environmental impacts and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental laws, rules, and policies. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Three (3) years of professional experience in the areas noted below. A bachelor s degree in soil science, plant science, environmental science, biosystems engineering, or related field may substitute for 1 year of this experience.

• Experience applying erosion and stormwater management practices sufficient to review plans and construction projects and recommend effective and practical methods of protecting the environment and complying with applicable regulations.
• Experience interpreting National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction Stormwater Permit requirements sufficient to evaluate the compliance of construction plans and projects.
• Communication skills (oral and written) sufficient to clearly and persuasively explain complex technical information, environmental permit requirements, erosion and stormwater management methods, and vegetation establishment to MnDOT staff and contractors.
• Experience with desktop applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database management) sufficient to analyze data, produce and manage data, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and create reports.
• A valid Minnesota class D license

Note:

A bachelor s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience as noted above.

• Bachelor s degree in soil science, plant science, environmental science, biosystems engineering, or related field.
• Experience dealing with regulatory agencies (DNR, MPCA, FHWA, COE, MDA, BWSR, and watershed districts) and maintaining productive working relationships among those agencies.
• Experience with highway construction and methods to predict impacts on erosion and stormwater management.
• Experience with planting and establishing native and non-native grasses and forbs.
• Research experience in soil erosion control and vegetation establishment.
• Ability to identify common native and non-native plants, including invasive species, at adult and seedling stages.
• Thorough knowledge of Mn/DOT s policies, programs, and procedures.
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check. It is MnDOT policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may include: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Education/License Verification, and Drug…