• Transportation Corridor Planner - Planner…

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: Transportation Corridor Planner

     

    Job Class: Planner Intermediate

    Agency: Transportation Dept

    + **Job ID** : 86292

    + **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** : 05/16/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 06/05/2025

    + **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:** $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / 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 position will provide professional planning support to MnDOT’s corridor planning efforts. This includes initiatives related to expanding and improving the practice of corridor planning on the state highway system. This work helps the agency advance adopted objectives for the transportation system in Minnesota including transportation safety, climate action, system stewardship, healthy equitable communities, open decision-making and critical connections.

     

    This position will coordinate with MnDOT district offices to support corridor planning efforts at an individual and system-wide level. Responsibilities include preparation of monthly meeting agendas to review and discuss on-going corridor plans with MnDOT leadership; support tracking of corridor plan spending and prepare analyses monitoring the use of corridor planning funds; and provide administrative support of stakeholder trainings on the use of the Corridor Planning Guidebook.

    Minimum Qualifications

    A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology or Political Science **OR** one year of professional transportation planning experience.

    The applicant must also demonstrate the following:

    + Experience in the theory and practice of planning.

    + Experience with statistical analysis using spreadsheets or database applications.

    + Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Professional planning or policy experience working in government at the local, metropolitan, or state level in walking, bicycling, or active transportation modes.

    + Experience conducting analysis with GIS.

    + Experience organizing meeting agendas, working with stakeholders to track information, and reporting outcomes of funding resources.

    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.