Trainee-Information Technology

Job Details

Working Title: Disaster Recovery Coordinator
Job Class: Trainee-Information Technology
Agency: Minnesota IT Services

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Transportation (DOT)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 08:00 a.m. - 04:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $20.54 hourly
Classified Status : Non-Status
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Telework Eligible : #LI-Hybrid
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Join the 2,500+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MNIT MnDOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business. From business intelligence and solutions for critical transportation infrastructure to planning and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system, the team connects people and markets across Minnesota.
Job Summary

As a Trainee with the App and Data Development and Support Services group at Minnesota IT Services partnering with the Department of Transportation (MNIT DOT), your training program will consist of introductory sessions in Information Technology topics including:

Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) Knowledge, Procedures, Standards & Policies

• Disaster Recovery Skills
• General Technical Skills
• MnDOT Application Portfolio Knowledge
• MnDOT Knowledge
• Professionalism, Teamwork, and Communications

The training program was created to prepare individuals for an entry level financial report developer position (ITS1) with Minnesota IT Services (MNIT). This program is designed to provide specialized training, skills, and knowledge to adequately prepare prospective candidates a pathway into MNIT with a concentration on job seekers with the greatest barriers to employment. Our mission through this program is to provide advance solutions to address racial disparities in education, training, and employment in Minnesota and specifically in Information Technologies.

This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:

• Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.
• Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

Qualifications
 
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:

• Experience must include critical thinking and analytical skills sufficient to complete program modules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates/Bachelor’s degree in related field or certifications or completed course work in IT Development from approved institutions (e.g., MSP TechHire Programs)
• Formal IT training (e.g., Code Academy, Software Guild, or similar.
• Demonstration of completion of some IT development-based training.
• Previous experience with Transportation subjects.

Additional Requirement

This position is based in St.Paul, Minnesota. This position will require the employee to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies.

**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal history verification**
It is the policy of the Minnesota IT Services that all employees 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
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Other legally required records checks

Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
Application Details
 
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Delva Lilic at [email protected].

About Minnesota IT Services
Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.

Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.