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Working Title: Communications and Engagement Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87550

+ **Location** : Roseville

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/16/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/29/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Metro / Communications

+ **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.

This position exists to guide and direct public outreach and engagement efforts in the Metro District, including developing public engagement plans with planning, project, area engineers and program managers; managing public engagement, communications-and marketing-related contracts; producing media to inform and engage the public on a variety of channels; and engaging the public directly. This position serves as the principal contact and spokesperson for news media in regard to policy, actions and events. The position uses communication skills, human understanding, and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to effectively engage the public in order to advance the mission of the Department. This includes:

+ Developing communications and public engagement plans with planning, project and program managers

+ Taking technical information and communicating it in Plain Language to inform and engage the public in a variety of settings and media (news and media, broadcast coordination and video, graphic design, photography, coordination of engagement for major public events and special projects, digital media)

+ Engaging the public directly.

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 district headquarters in Roseville and has the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule that includes in office and teleworking time. If working a hybrid schedule, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional (10L or higher) experience:

• Developing strategic communications plans and/or strategies.

• Developing communications materials for a variety of media, such as newspapers, radio and television, websites, email alerts and social media.

• Using software sufficient to prepare and deliver essential communications (e.g., Web-based software, graphics programs, Microsoft Office products).

• Public speaking sufficient to develop and deliver effective speeches, talking points and strategies.

Note: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications or a closely related field substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public sector Public Affairs, Engagement, Marketing or Communications experience.

• Experience partnering with businesses, community organizations or government agencies on outreach, engagement of communications strategies

• Experience managing, consulting and working collaboratively on high-profile, strategic communications efforts.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.