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Job Class: Planner Principal Transportation or Planner Senior Transportation

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 83356

• Location : Roseville

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/17/2025

• Closing Date : 02/14/2025

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

• Division/Unit : Metro / Planning Program Management & Transit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: Planner Principal Transportation - $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually; Planner Senior Transportation - $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,130 - $85,232 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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

NOTE: This position is being posted at two levels: Planner Principal Transportation and Planner Senior Transportation. Interest bids shall be accepted from employees in both classes. Interest bids shall be considered first from employees in the higher class and if there are no interest bids, shall then be considered from employees in the lower class. Only one position will be filled.

Job Description:

This position exists to lead and/or support short and long-range planning and research activities for the Metropolitan District, Office of Planning, Program Management, Transit – Planning Section. This position reviews, coordinates, and provides responses to local government plans; manages and prepares transportation planning studies; manages and administers consultant contracts; works with large data sets such as the National Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS), INRIS, and Streetlight Insight; develops Equivalent Single Axle Load (ESAL) forecasts; and works with various governmental agencies to develop and apply regional policies.

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 Waters Edge in Roseville. The incumbent will have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule. The incumbent will be required to report onsite at least once/month but may be required to work onsite more depending on business needs. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Planner Principal Transportation:

Two (2) years of advanced professional level transportation planning experience (e.g., Planner Senior Transportation (10L) experience or higher). Experience must also demonstrate all of the following qualifications:

• Experience identifying needs, determining methodologies for analysis of data, preparing recommendations, leading public participation, and monitoring funding needs and financial resources.

• Knowledge of planning practices and procedures and related analytical methodologies sufficient to formulate study design and direct the work of consultants and interdisciplinary task forces.

Education:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning, geography, urban studies, sociology, political science substitutes for six (6) months of advanced professional transportation planning experience.

Minimum Qualifications Planner Senior Transportation:

Three (3) years of professional level transportation planning experience (e.g., Planner (5L) experience or higher). Experience must also demonstrate all of the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning.

• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) sufficient to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data.

• Ability to learn and work with large data sets such as the National Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS), INRISX, Streetlight Insight, Inc., and their analytical platform to conduct transportation analyses.

Education:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning, geography, urban studies, sociology, political science substitutes for one year of professional transportation planning experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in a transportation planning or related field.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning, geography, urban studies, sociology, or political science.

• Direct experience managing and preparing transportation planning studies.

• Experience using big data such as INRIX, the National Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS), Streetlight Data, Inc., and their analytical tools such as Streetlight Insight.

• Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.

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

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.