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
Financial Support Seeds Student Worker
- Location: St. Paul
- Number of openings: 1
- Majors:Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
Description:
Work for the Office of Financial Management to streamline procedures by standardizing formats and processes to remove inconsistencies and overlap between team procedures. You will help with various accounting reconciliation tasks for accurate and concise reporting.
Primary Tasks:
- Request clarification for existing documentation of processes to ensure completeness
- Review documented procedures to compare tasks between units for overlap or inconsistencies
- Assist with reconciling revenue budgets to actual collected amounts
- Assist in resolving negative expense budgets as needed
Materials & Road Research Seeds Student Worker
- Location: Maplewood
- Number of openings: 2
- 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 Project Assistant Seeds Student Worker
- Location: St. Paul
- Number of openings: 1
- Majors: Masters or Graduate student studying Business Administration, Business Law, Sociology, or related field
Become familiar with various operations and functional areas in the Office of Civil Right (OCR). Learn new skills through office activities including site visits, training sessions, presentations, and more.
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, and initiatives to further small business contract participation equity objectives and goals
- Review OCR project final clearance documents from contractors and store them in EDOC
- Develop OCR project final flowchart with input from staff
Office of Civil Rights Communications Seeds Student Worker
- Location: St. Paul
- Number of openings: 1
- Majors: 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
Roadway Data & Support Seeds Student Worker
- Location: St. Paul
- Number of openings: 1
- Majors: Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Urban Studies, Civil Engineering, or related field
Description:
Research, collect, and review mapping and construction data for the Roadway Data and Support Section in the Office of Transportation Systems Management.
Primary Tasks:
- Assist with the updates of the Construction Project Logs(CPL)
- Research, interpret, and analyze relevant data and sources (i.e. Commissioner’s orders, construction plans, aerial photography, video log, etc.) are correctly entered into the roadway characteristics database
- Conduct a statewide review of roadway data using ArcPro, VideoLog, and Google or Bing Streetview software
Water Resources Seeds Student Worker
- Location: Roseville
- Number of openings: 1
- Majors: Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, or related field
Description:
Assist in surveying, inventorying, and inspecting MnDOT’s stormwater infrastructure.
Primary Tasks:
- Assist in performing hydraulic infrastructure inventory and inspection
- Assist with the management of MS4 information and needs
- Assist with locating, interpreting, and printing construction plans
- Utilize GPS/GIS equipment and software to collect inspection data of metro area stormwater features
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.