What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner Principal Transportation or Planner Senior Transportation position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
Planner Principal Transportation or Planner Senior Transportation | Salary Range :
Planner Principal Transportation - $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually
Planner Senior Transportation - $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,130 - $85,232 / annually
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our team at MnDOT in Roseville, MN.
WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out :
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.
Our Planner Principal Transportation or Planner Senior Transportation position exists to lead and / or support short and long-range planning and research activities for the Metropolitan District, Office of Planning, Program Management, Transit – Planning Section. The responsibilities for this position also include :
- Reviews, coordinates, and provides responses to local government plans
- Manages and prepares transportation planning studies
- Manages and administers consultant contracts
- Works with large data sets such as the National Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS), INRIS, and Streetlight Insight
- Develops Equivalent Single Axle Load (ESAL) forecasts
- Works with various governmental agencies to develop and apply regional policies
NOTE : This position is being posted at two levels : Planner Principal Transportation and Planner Senior Transportation. Interest bids shall be accepted from employees in both classes. Interest bids shall be considered first from employees in the higher class and if there are no interest bids, shall then be considered from employees in the lower class. Only one position will be filled.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits :
Health & Wellness : Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
Financial Well-Being : Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
Professional Development : Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
Work / Life Balance : Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
At-Work Benefits : Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office
Here are the Minimum Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications Planner Principal Transportation :
Two (2) years of advanced professional level transportation planning experience (e.g., Planner Senior Transportation (10L) experience or higher). Experience must also demonstrate all the following qualifications :
Education :
Minimum Qualifications Planner Senior Transportation :
Three (3) years of professional level transportation planning experience (e.g., Planner (5L) experience or higher). Experience must also demonstrate all the following qualifications :
Education :
APPLY ONLINE BY 2 / 14 / 2025 (only applications received on mn.gov / careers will be considered)
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Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330
Salary : $58,130 - $85,232
