What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
Senior Planner | Salary Range : $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $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 St. Paul, MN!
WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out : https : / / mn.gov / mmb / careers / why-work-for-us /
The position 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.
Our Senior Planner position is in the Investment Planning Unit in MnDOT's Central Office. MnDOT estimates spending $37 billion on construction over 20 years. The position will work with MnDOT staff from across the state to align those investments with the department's vision of a multimodal transportation system that maximizes the health of people, the environment, and our economy. Work will include supporting :
- Asset management planning, including the Transportation Asset Management Plan
- Development of the 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan
- Research, analysis, and outreach to align investments with statewide goals
- Updates to the Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan
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 :
Three years of professional transportation planning experience that demonstrates :
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science substitutes for one year of experience.
APPLY ONLINE BY 1 / 29 / 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 : $58,129 - $85,232
