This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies assigned for the high school student worker Phoenix Program. Positions are in various locations; St. Paul, Roseville, Oakdale, Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, Virginia, and Mankato. The job class noted above is Student Worker Clerical.
MnDOT's Phoenix Program is a partnership between MnDOT and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) high schools which provide student worker opportunities for high school students enrolled in science, technology, engineering or mathematics courses.
The program also partners with local youth employment organizations including Step Up; Achieve, Right Track, and EMERGE. Students who do not attend a PLTW school but are participating in one of these partner programs are also eligible for the program or are taking STEM classes.
By working at various MnDOT offices and districts statewide, Phoenix Students Workers gain on-the-job work experience in a variety of functional areas within the agency.
Apply Early! Interviews will start in April 2024 and will continue until all positions are filled.
How to Apply If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Beth Friberg at beth.friberg@state.mn.us or 651-366-3415.
Responsibilities
Short descriptions of Phoenix job opportunities can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/phoenix-positions.html
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed.
To be considered for the program, applicants must meet all the following requirements:
Students must be enrolled in a Project Lead the Way high school, or taking (or have taken) PLTW classes or other STEM courses, or participating in Step Up, Right Track or EMERGE Youth Employment programs; Students must have completed junior year by June 2024 and going into senior year of high school for the 2024 - 2025 school year; Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. The Phoenix Program supplement form and an unofficial transcript must be submitted to the Phoenix Program. You can find the supplement form on the Phoenix Program website: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/phoenix.html
The supplement form and unofficial transcript can be submitted by email to Beth.Friberg@state.mn.us. Applicants must complete the online application process and submit the supplement form as instructed above to be considered for the program.
Additional Requirements 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, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.
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