Freeway Operations Dispatcher - Transportation Program Specialist 1
Minnesota Department of Transportation, Roseville, MN, United States
Job Details
Working Title:
Freeway Operations Dispatcher
Job Class:
Transportation Program Specialist 1
Agency:
Transportation Dept
Location:
Roseville
Telework Eligible:
No
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited
Salary Range:
$23.98 - $34.69 per hour; $50,070 - $72,432 annually
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Classification / Bargaining Unit:
Classified / MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE (214)
Division/Unit:
Metro / Traffic Management - RTMC
Travel Required:
No
Closing Date:
05/01/2026
Schedule
Schedule 1:
Week 1 – Wednesday & Thursday: 4am – 2pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Off; Monday & Tuesday: 4am – 2pm
Schedule 1 (Week 2):
Wednesday: Off; Thursday & Friday: 4am – 2pm; Saturday: 10am – 8pm; Sunday: 9am – 7pm; Monday & Tuesday: Off
Schedule 2:
Week 1 – Wednesday: Off; Thursday & Friday: 4am – 2pm; Saturday: 10am – 8pm; Sunday: 9am – 7pm; Monday & Tuesday: Off
Schedule 2 (Week 2):
Wednesday & Thursday: 4am – 2pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Off; Monday & Tuesday: 4am – 2pm
Responsibilities
Operate the RTMC’s Traffic Management Systems in the Metro area, dispatch the Freeway Incident Response Team drivers, and inform motorists of traffic problems, road work, and incidents.
Assist MnDOT Maintenance Dispatch and State Patrol Dispatch in locating traffic incidents on metro area freeways.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, Transportation Program Specialist 1 applicants must meet one of the following and all the requirements outlined below:
One (1) year of professional (MAPE 05L or higher) experience demonstrating the requirements listed below.
OR Two (2) years of advanced clerical (61L and higher) experience demonstrating the requirements listed below.
OR Two (2) years of technical or para-professional experience demonstrating the requirements listed below.
Experience as a call-taker or dispatcher in a public safety dispatch center, reporting for a traveler information center, as a freeway incident responder, or in another similar function. Work experience must also demonstrate:
Comprehensive knowledge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area freeway system sufficient to direct responding agency to location of call.
Written communication skills in English sufficient to create e-mails and reports using appropriate spelling and grammar.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a FIRST driver or State Patrol Radio Communication Operator (dispatcher).
Previous experience using CCTV surveillance cameras and/or monitoring public safety radio transmissions.
Additional Requirements
It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification
Driver’s License Verification
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Christina Sans Crainte at christina.sanscrainte@state.mn.us or 651-234-7424.
Equal Opportunity / Benefits
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. Benefits may include health insurance, paid leave, holidays, retirement plans, and other programs described in the posting.
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Working Title:
Freeway Operations Dispatcher
Job Class:
Transportation Program Specialist 1
Agency:
Transportation Dept
Location:
Roseville
Telework Eligible:
No
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited
Salary Range:
$23.98 - $34.69 per hour; $50,070 - $72,432 annually
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Classification / Bargaining Unit:
Classified / MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE (214)
Division/Unit:
Metro / Traffic Management - RTMC
Travel Required:
No
Closing Date:
05/01/2026
Schedule
Schedule 1:
Week 1 – Wednesday & Thursday: 4am – 2pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Off; Monday & Tuesday: 4am – 2pm
Schedule 1 (Week 2):
Wednesday: Off; Thursday & Friday: 4am – 2pm; Saturday: 10am – 8pm; Sunday: 9am – 7pm; Monday & Tuesday: Off
Schedule 2:
Week 1 – Wednesday: Off; Thursday & Friday: 4am – 2pm; Saturday: 10am – 8pm; Sunday: 9am – 7pm; Monday & Tuesday: Off
Schedule 2 (Week 2):
Wednesday & Thursday: 4am – 2pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Off; Monday & Tuesday: 4am – 2pm
Responsibilities
Operate the RTMC’s Traffic Management Systems in the Metro area, dispatch the Freeway Incident Response Team drivers, and inform motorists of traffic problems, road work, and incidents.
Assist MnDOT Maintenance Dispatch and State Patrol Dispatch in locating traffic incidents on metro area freeways.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, Transportation Program Specialist 1 applicants must meet one of the following and all the requirements outlined below:
One (1) year of professional (MAPE 05L or higher) experience demonstrating the requirements listed below.
OR Two (2) years of advanced clerical (61L and higher) experience demonstrating the requirements listed below.
OR Two (2) years of technical or para-professional experience demonstrating the requirements listed below.
Experience as a call-taker or dispatcher in a public safety dispatch center, reporting for a traveler information center, as a freeway incident responder, or in another similar function. Work experience must also demonstrate:
Comprehensive knowledge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area freeway system sufficient to direct responding agency to location of call.
Written communication skills in English sufficient to create e-mails and reports using appropriate spelling and grammar.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a FIRST driver or State Patrol Radio Communication Operator (dispatcher).
Previous experience using CCTV surveillance cameras and/or monitoring public safety radio transmissions.
Additional Requirements
It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification
Driver’s License Verification
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Christina Sans Crainte at christina.sanscrainte@state.mn.us or 651-234-7424.
Equal Opportunity / Benefits
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. Benefits may include health insurance, paid leave, holidays, retirement plans, and other programs described in the posting.
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