Right of Way Technician

Right of Way Technician - Transportation Specialist or Transportation Generalist Senior

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees.

You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title: Right of Way Technician
Job Class: Transportation Specialist or Transportation Generalist Senior
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job : 91683
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/27/2026
• Closing Date: 02/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Metro / Right of Way Metro
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Transportation Generalist Senior Salary Range: $26.67 - $34.49 / hourly; $55,686 - $72,015 / annually
• Transportation Specialist Salary Range: $28.16 - $38.40 / hourly; $58,798 - $80,179 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME

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.

Job Duties:
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…