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Working Title: Senior Transit Analyst

Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 85598

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/15/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/05/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Transit / Planning

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/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.

** 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 and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

The MnDOT Office of Transit and Active Transportation provides oversight, planning, and technical assistance to over 30 transit system providers throughout Greater Minnesota (outside of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area). This position will be the technical lead on executing transit plans and projects, such as the Greater Minnesota Transit Plan (statewide), 5-year implementation plans (regional), and ongoing Service Planning technical assistance to transit systems. The incumbent will be responsible for strategic management of transit data and processes/procedures and monitoring and analyzing transit system trends and performance. Analyzing system trends and performance includes maintaining real-time dashboards of metrics such as ridership, revenue hours, revenue miles, fleet vehicles, operating expenses and asset management. The position will serve as the technical liaison representing transit interests to other MnDOT offices and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional experience that demonstrates an understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and computer generated cartography that demonstrates:

+ Experience researching, analyzing, visualizing, and reporting data.

+ Experience with advanced statistical tools to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis.

A Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Surveying, Engineering, Planning or Computer Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with advanced data analysis tools such as RStudio, Python, or similar coding tools.

+ Experience developing transit service plans using GIS or other analytical tools and incorporating data sources from the census, National Transit Database, or other local or national databases.

+ Experience with using ArcGIS Story Maps, PowerBI, PowerApps, or similar for data visualization of statistical and spatial data to describe trends, present, and communicate technical content to public audiences and stakeholders.

+ Experience as a project manager or task lead, directing the work of other staff.

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, and Education/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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.