What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Program Director position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
Planning Program Director | Salary Range : $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / 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 at Metro District’s Waters Edge building!
WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out : https : / / mn.gov / mmb / careers / why-work-for-us /
The incumbent will be required to report onsite at least twice / week 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 Planning Program Director position leads the Metro District Planning team in multimodal and regional transportation systems analysis and planning, emerging policy analysis and research, performance management, corridor and community planning, access management, and development and plat review functions. This position will also have the following responsibilities :
- Works closely with the Metropolitan Council and oversees the Council's and MnDOT's long range multimodal transportation plans and amendments.
- Accountable for the development and implementation of the Metro District 20-year long-range plan for highway investments, partnering with statewide Planning staff and Metro Program Delivery managers.
- Leads / participates in national, state and local / Department and District management teams, task forces and other committees.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits : https : / / mn.gov / mmb / careers / why-work-for-us / 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 :
Two (2) years of managerial experience OR three (3) years of professional supervisory experience OR four (4) years of advanced professional experience demonstrating the following :
APPLY ONLINE BY 1 / 28 / 2025 (only applications received on mn.gov / careers will be considered)
Visit https : / / www.dot.state.mn.us / careers / for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.
Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330
Salary : $101,163 - $145,074
