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State Prog Admin Manager - Assistant Maintenance Manager - Mankato

State Prog Admin Manager - Assistant Maintenance Manager - Mankato

USA JobsMankato, MN, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

State Prog Admin Manager - Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job Class : State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency : Transportation Dept

Location : Mankato

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date : 10 / 22 / 2025

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 will provide oversight and leadership to MnDOT's District 7 Maintenance Operations in the following areas :

  • Snow and Ice Removal Operations
  • Pavement Repair
  • Drainage Maintenance
  • Traffic Safety Device Maintenance
  • Landscape / Roadside Maintenance
  • Equipment Coordination and Utilization
  • Freeway Operations
  • Preservation and Reconditioning Project Contract Preparation

The position has limited managerial authority and accountability for human and fiscal resources and other resources needed to deliver these aspects of the operations program area in a manner that addresses customer needs. As a member of the Maintenance Business Management Team (MBMT), they will provide leadership, management, and direction to the State and District Maintenance Section so that programs can be accomplished, and constituent needs met.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of managerial experience OR two (2) years of professional supervisory experience OR three (3) years of advanced professional experience demonstrating the following :

  • Leadership skills and the ability to manage, direct and guide a large staff of a multi-disciplined section.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies, and codes as they relate to transportation system construction, maintenance, and operations.
  • Knowledge of labor / management relations in order to interpret and enforce the various bargaining unit agreements and the ability to partner with the union on common issues.
  • The ability to weigh technical, fiscal, and political factors simultaneously sufficient to develop innovative solutions, evaluate alternate fixes, be sensitive to internal and external needs, be willing to adjust priorities as conditions change, and be able to distribute limited resources to achieve maximum benefits.
  • Experience overseeing a multi-million annual budget.
  • Human Relations skills sufficient to build effective teams and integrate multiple functions into a team.

    • Preferred Qualifications

    Thorough Knowledge of the Department's Products and Services as they relate to the customer.

    Experience supporting Maintenance operations staff sufficient to distribute the ever-decreasing resources to meet ever increasing needs and programs.

    Physical Requirements

    An individual with a disability may be qualified to perform the function if an accommodation would enable this person to perform the job in a different way, and the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

    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

    • 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.

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