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Working Title: Transit Director

Job Class: Transportation Planning Director

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 91319

+ **Location** : Roseville

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 01/10/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 01/30/2026

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Metro / Metro Transit

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $51.96 - $74.54 / hourly; $108,492 - $155,639 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **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.

MnDOT is seeking a proven leader to direct the Metro District Transit Section, driving innovation and delivering major transitway projects that connect communities and transform how people travel.

As the Transit Section Director, you will:

+ Lead high-impact projects: Oversee planning, design, construction, and operation of large-scale rail and bus rapid transit initiatives across the Twin Cities in collaboration with external partners.

+ Be the voice of MnDOT: Represent the agency with key partners, including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Minnesota Legislature, Metropolitan Council/Metro Transit, counties, cities, and commercial railroads.

+ Shape the future of mobility: Guide feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, and establish project offices for upcoming transitway efforts.

+ Collaborate and innovate: Coordinate with Metro District’s Transit Advantages Engineer and internal and external partners to develop transit advantage projects such as park-and-ride facilities, bus-only shoulder lanes, and other transit advantage projects.

+ Lead a talented team: Manage staff and resources to deliver projects that make a real difference for Minnesotans.

This position will office out of Metro District’s Waters Edge building in Roseville, MN or at an off-site project office. The employee will have 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.

Minimum Qualifications

+ **Three years of managerial experience OR four years of professional supervisory experience (i.e., supervising professional staff) in multimodal transportation planning, road or transit project delivery, or multimodal transportation project development.**

+ **Experience managing project, program, or office budgets and collaborating with external partners.**

** **If you meet the minimum qualifications and wish to** **be considered for this role,** you must provide a cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter AND resume to the online application.

+ _Technical expertise_ : Share examples of your experience with transitway planning, project development, and implementation.

+ _Leadership & Management_ : Highlight your experience managing budgets, leading staff, and driving complex projects from concept to completion.

+ _Collaboration & Influence_ : Tell us about your experience building strong partnerships and engaging with public officials, local governments, private industry, community members, legislators, and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

Preferred Qualifications

+ **Knowledge of regional, state, and federal transit planning and funding frameworks (FTA, FHWA).**

+ **Experience managing large, diverse, cross-functional project teams and strategic initiatives in complex operational or capital environments.**

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.