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Working Title: Metro Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator

Job Class: Planning Program Coordinator, Transportation

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 79732

• Location : Roseville

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/27/2024

• Closing Date : 09/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Metro / Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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 is located at Waters Edge in Roseville. The incumbent will have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid schedule. The incumbent will be required to report onsite at least once/month but may be required to work onsite more depending on business needs. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

This position is responsible for providing critical interdisciplinary expertise and direction to the planning, programming, and preliminary design of Metro District state highway projects to advance state and regional transportation goals and priorities through:

• Identifying bicycle and pedestrian facility and accommodations to be implemented along and across the State Highway System

• Serving as a district expert on meeting active transportation needs

• Leading related intra-and interagency coordination

• Managing program funding for District bicycle and pedestrian improvements

Work includes managing and assisting the development and review of project studies, scoping documents, and environmental documentation; leading the development of District pedestrian and bicycle plans, policy, and investment strategy; acting as the District representative for related statewide plan development; oversight of staff teams and consultant services; prioritizing allocation of program funding and developing protocols and procedures for their application and expenditure.

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. STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years advanced professional transportation planning experience. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science substitutes for six months of experience.

The advanced professional experience must include:

• Experience applying current state and national best practices for bicycle and pedestrian planning, facility design, and ADA compliance to plans, and projects.

• Experience developing and managing transportation plans.

• Experience working with state and local agencies, governmental and professional associations, business interests, advocates, the public, and others involved in transportation, land use, environment, and economic development planning and regulations.

• Experience with spreadsheet and database applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science AND five (5) years' increasingly responsible professional experience, including a minimum of two (2) years transportation planning work focused on bicycle and pedestrian facility planning.

• Demonstrated program management capabilities, including assignment of investment priorities, identification of funding candidates, allocation of available resources, inclusion in applicable transportation improvement program (TIP/STIP) documents, and related project implementation monitoring.

• Knowledge of and experience working within statewide, District-level, modal office, and regional (MPO) planning frameworks.

If advanced to the finalist pool, in addition to the preceding minimum qualifications you will be assessed on criteria during a job interview including but not limited to the following :

• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate clearly, logically, and persuasively for audiences ranging from technical peers and work teams to transportation stakeholders, local decision-makers and the public.

• Excellent team building skills and ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.

• Human Relations skills to build and maintain positive working, relationships with key stakeholders, peers, and the public; ability to build consensus among/between groups with varied or conflicting goals.

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that the successful candidate must pass employer reference checks and a criminal history check prior to employment. The reference check and background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Check

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.