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Working Title: Director Statewide Travel Demand Modeling

Job Class: Planning Director Transportation

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90202

+ **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** : 11/12/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/02/2025

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

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

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $41.09 - $59.07 / hourly; $85,795 - $123,338 / 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 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.

Join us in shaping the future of transportation in Minnesota by leading the state’s travel demand modeling efforts. In this role, you will direct the statewide travel demand forecasting program, guiding the development, refinement, and application of models and tools that inform critical transportation decisions. You will collaborate closely with the Metropolitan Council and other Metropolitan Planning Organizations to conduct travel behavior inventories and ensure that regional and statewide models work together seamlessly. Your expertise will help integrate modeling into planning, programming, project development, and policy analysis, supporting data-driven decisions across the agency. You will also play a key role in supporting the Transportation Impact Assessment Technical Advisory Committee, ensuring MnDOT’s models meet legislative requirements for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled. This position offers the opportunity to lead innovative modeling work that directly supports Minnesota’s transportation goals and environmental commitments.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience must also demonstrate the following:

+ Experience with travel demand modeling theory and practices.

+ Experience working as a project leader or lead worker.

+ Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis and research techniques.

+ Experience interpreting and applying federal and state transportation planning legislation, regulations, and guidelines.

Note: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with greenhouse gas emissions estimating and modeling.

+ Experience supervising professional staff.

+ Experience leading the implementation of new processes and procedures.

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.