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Seeds Student Worker Program current openings

ArcGIS Seeds Student Worker

  • Location: St. Paul
  • Number of openings: 1
  • Majors: Geography, Geographic Information Systems, or related field

Work with MnDOT’s Geographic Information and Mapping (GIM) section to provide map information supporting the agency’s transportation planning, design, construction, and maintenance functions. Use ArcGIS Pro to help revise and produce municipal, county, and civil township maps. This position will also review, map, and maintain bicycle status reports and data in GIS. Additional responsibilities include participating in State Highway Map redesign, assisting in website development, and contributing to the MnDOT’s GIS Newsletter.

Primary Tasks:

  • Request information regarding the status of transportation systems and other features from local government, MnDOT offices, state agencies, and other sources
  • Work with others to create, maintain, and update the annual county bicycle map series
  • Assist in creating step-by-step instructions for internal GIS training
  • Migrate information from a custom geoprocessing tool using ArcMap and Python for use in ArcGIS
    • Troubleshoot and correct migration issues
    • Recommend other options and tools to use in migration

Materials & Road Research Seeds Student Worker

  • Location: Maplewood
  • Number of openings: 1
  • Majors: Science, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, or related field

Description:
You will assist in materials testing for program delivery and special projects at the MnDOT Chemical Laboratory. Work directly with laboratory chemists and technicians to conduct sample testing as directed by the laboratory supervisor.
Primary Tasks:

  • Conduct routine and special tests on construction maintenance materials in a timely manner
  • Record and report results via AASHTOWare
  • Assist in general maintenance of the laboratory

Office of Civil Rights Communications Seeds Student Worker

  • Location: St. Paul
  • Number of openings: 1
  • Majors: Business Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field

Work directly with MnDOT’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) professionals learning various operations and functional areas. Develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for long-term, successful careers.

Primary Tasks:

  • Produce written reports, PowerPoint presentations, graphics, displays, website content, maps, and other communications using plain language and formatting documents for ADA accessibility
  • Support partnerships, advisory groups, or initiatives to further small business contract participation equity objectives and goals
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, office, and agency activities
  • Create training flyers and other OCR communication documents

Seeds Student Worker

  • Location: Various
  • Majors: Various

The Seeds Student Worker Programs always accepts applications for college students interested in working at MnDOT. You may submit your application at any time. If we are not currently hiring in your field, we will keep your application on file and contact you if a position comes available.