Job Description

Working Title: Planning Intern - Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 93459

• Location : Detroit Lakes

• Telework Eligible : Yes; This position is located at the Detroit Lakes headquarters and 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 may be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/10/2026

• Closing Date : 04/23/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D4 Planning

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $17.84 - $20.89 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Detroit Lakes Headquarters

• End Date : (Required for Limited Positions)

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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 - District 4 is seeking a student worker/intern for the Planning Department. Students may work up to 16 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during summer.

Examples of work:

(A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.)

• Provides planning support to the District in the preparation of statewide, district, local, modal, system, corridor, and project plans; special studies, technical reports, and projects.

• Assist with the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities to address safety, efficiency, and mobility of non-motorized travelers, integrating non-motorized transportation within District planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations processes.

• Assist with bike/ped counting with data collection by setting up portable traffic counters and road tubes. Will maintain a log of bike/ped counts.

• Geographic Information Systems support, such as creating custom maps and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must currently be enrolled as a full-time student in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Political Science, Public Administration or another related field with a GPA of at least 2.0.

• Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, trade, or technical school in the next three (3) months.

• Students must be enrolled in six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter credits; or for a non-credit granting institution, two (2) or more classes per semester/quarter.

• Applicants will be asked to complete an Education Verification form prior to appointment.

• Knowledge of community and/or transportation planning.

• Knowledge of GIS.

NOTE: Students must include an anticipated graduation/completion date on their resume. Please attach your resume and unofficial transcripts as a single PDF document.

Preferred Qualifications

• Students in their final year of schooling.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Check

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, 16 hours, Full time, Summer work, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift

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