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Working Title: Principal Corridor Planner

Job Class: Planner Principal Transportation

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/26/2024

• Closing Date : 05/03/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Investment Management / Transportation System Mgmt

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - 5%

• Salary Range: $29.47 - $43.51 / hourly; $61,533 - $90,848 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

** 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 has 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 may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

The Principal Corridor Planner will support the implementation of MnDOT’s Corridor Planning Program, initiated in 2023. The purpose of corridor planning is to connect MnDOT’s adopted policy goals including climate action, transportation safety, and healthy equitable communities to the selection and development of state highway projects. The position will support MnDOT Central Office staff and MnDOT District planning staff in administering and prioritizing corridor plans on selected state highways.

Occasional (5% of time) travel to MnDOT District offices.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional transportation planning experience that demonstrates:

• Experience with planning principles, methods, and techniques sufficient to develop statewide, regional or community plans.

• Experience applying state and federal laws, policies, rules, regulations, or planning principles sufficient to evaluate and interpret impact on transportation studies, plans and projects.

• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting methods sufficient to effectively compile, synthesize, evaluate and share information with management, various agencies and the public.

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

Preferred Qualifications

· Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science.

· Experience working on a highway corridor study or preparing a transportation environmental review.

· Experience conducting public engagement, particularly with historically underserved populations.

· Experience using GIS to present and analyze data.

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