Staff Attorney & Grant Agreement Unit Supervisor - MN Dept of Transportation
Staff Attorney & Grant Agreement Unit Supervisor | Salary Range: $46.91 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,948 - $139,916 / annually
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in St. Paul, MN!
WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/
This position may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. 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.
Our Staff Attorney & Grant Agreement Unit Supervisor position provides legal counsel to the Office of Transit and Active Transportation (OTAT) and supervises its Grant Agreements Unit. It ensures legal compliance and efficient contract coordination for state and federal transportation programs related to transit, shared mobility and active transportation. The role serves as OTAT’s primary legal liaison with internal MnDOT offices and federal agencies, represents the office in legislative and regulatory settings, and may oversee administrative rulemaking under the Minnesota Administrative Procedures Act.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits/
· Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
· Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
· Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
· Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
· At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office
Here are the Minimum Qualifications:
Possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in Minnesota.
AND
Two years of professional supervisory experience OR three years advanced professional contract or state and federal grant experience that demonstrates:
Legal drafting skills sufficient to draft complex contracts.
Legal analysis skills sufficient to comprehend case law, statutes, and regulations and to apply findings to specific facts and circumstances.
Client counseling skills sufficient to provide complex information.
APPLY ONLINE BY 10/27/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)
Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “89404” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Ellen
Visit https://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.
Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330