Certification Specialist - Minnesota Dept of Transportation
Certification Specialist | Salary Range: $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / 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! Begin your journey today and check us out: Why Work For Us
This position may have the flexibility to 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 Certification Specialist position serves as a member of the Office of Civil Rights Small Business Contracting unit and administers MnDOT’s federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. Responsibilities include reviewing new certification applications, auditing and investigating firms for eligibility, assisting with interstate certifications, and managing annual Declarations of Eligibility. Lastly, the position also participates in the Minnesota Unified Certification Program (MnUCP) and the Certification Application Committee (CAC).
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn About Our 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:
Three years of professional experience administrating a civil rights related program that demonstrates:
Experience analyzing information to determine eligibility and compliance.
Experience interpreting and applying government regulations, rules and policies.
Experience utilizing databases sufficient to update, track and report information.
APPLY ONLINE BY 03/25/2026 (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 “92563” 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 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