Working Title: Highway Investment Planning Coordinator

Job Class: Planning Program Coordinator, Transportation

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/08/2024

• Closing Date : 05/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Investment Management / Transportation System Mgmt

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: This position was previously announced 1/29/2024 – 2/12/2024. This position is being re-announced for additional applicants. Previous applicants do not need to reapply unless they wish to provide new or additional information.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul. This position will have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

This position exists to guide long-range capital investment planning decisions and policies for the agency in order to ensure MnDOT delivers a transportation program that balances public and stakeholder interests, state goals, and federal and state requirements. The position will serve as a lead planner and project manager for updates to the 20-year Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan and 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan and ensure planned investments follow agency plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of advanced professional transportation planning experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience with planning principles, methods, and techniques sufficient to develop major statewide plans.

• Knowledge of state and federal program laws, policies, and regulations related to statewide and metropolitan planning.

• Experience leading planning studies or complex planning processes.

• Experience with data analyze to track and display investment information, trends, and performance.

A bachelor‘s or master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or graduate certificate in urban planning, public policy, transportation, or related field.

• Professional planning or policy experience working in government at the metropolitan or state level.

• Working knowledge and proficiency with GIS mapping software.

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.

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.