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Working Title: Traffic Forecasting & Analysis Section Supervisor

Job Class: Transportation Program Supervisor Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 88470

+ **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** : 08/29/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/18/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Investment Management / Transportation System Mgmt

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $40.48 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,522 - $121,521 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ 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 the Central Office in St. Paul and may offer flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or 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 a minimum of 50% of days each month or potentially more frequently as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Direct and manage the Traffic Forecasting & Analysis (TFA) Section in the Office of Transportation System Management (OTSM), so that timely and reliable traffic data is available to support MnDOT, county, city, and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Regional Development Commissions (RDCs) transportation planning, engineering design, construction, operation, and maintenance needs. Principal responsibilities include:

+ Management of the department’s statewide traffic monitoring program that provides data on traffic volumes, classifications, vehicle weights, speeds, and travel times.

+ Leadership, technical expertise, and support for District traffic volume and Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESAL) forecasting activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of professional supervisory (supervising professional employees) experience **OR** four years of advanced professional experience.

Experience must also demonstrate the following:

+ Experience with traffic monitoring and forecasting, including collection, analysis, archiving, and reporting.

+ Experience with transportation modeling theories, including computer packages and models.

+ Experience working as a project leader, demonstrating the ability to motivate and direct the work of other staff on projects and work tasks.

+ Experience coordinating and facilitating diverse stakeholder groups while balancing a range of perspectives and needs.

Note: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, GIS, Planning, or closely related field substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ A degree in Geography, GIS, Planning, or closely related field.

+ Experience supervising technical staff.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks

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.

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.