Transit Planner - Planning Program Coord Transp

At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Working Title: Transit Planner
Job Class: Planning Program Coordinator, Transportation
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Classified Status: Classified
• Closing Date: 05/05/2023
• Division/Unit: Transit / Transit Operations
• Salary Range: $32.13 - $47.65 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,493 / annually
• Travel Required: Periodic (10%)
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Date Posted: 04/15/2023

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.

** 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 option to telework; the employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.

This position exists to manage statewide transit planning. This work supports Greater Minnesota’s public transit networks as they adapt to 21st century, post-pandemic needs and travel patterns. It’s a unique opportunity to have a big impact on the future of travel within Greater Minnesota.

Duties include:

• Develop long-range transit plans and coordinate the implementation of transit plans upon completion of each update.
• Provide professional planning technical expertise and analysis related to other major planning efforts including the Transit Program.
• Organize and coordinate the involvement of the public, interest groups, and other state, regional and local agencies in setting policies for transit investment.
• Coordinate integration of best practices and current research on rural and small urban public transit within MnDOT processes.

Periodic (10%) travel within Minnesota is required to meet with stakeholders.

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 statistics and spreadsheets to analyze and display trends and conditions.

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.

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.

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 Alyssa Tardif at [email protected].

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Alyssa Tardif at [email protected].

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:

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

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:

• Wellness programs and resources
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Ride the new METRO "Green Line" Light Rail Train to work! The Rice/Capitol Station is located close by.
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Dependent care spending account
• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Prescription drug coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance

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.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: [email protected]; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.

The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.