**Working Title: Transportation Equity Planner** **Job Class: Planner Principal Transportation** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 81344 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 10/28/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/12/2024 + **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 + **Salary Range:** $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + 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. ** 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 telecommute, 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 Transportation Equity Planner will help coordinate implementation of MnDOT’s transportation equity work. Recent MnDOT policies like the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan and agency strategic plan have made several commitments to advance transportation equity throughout the agency and transportation system in the state. The position will support ongoing transportation equity activities like a lunch and learn series to tracking the agency’s transportation equity progress using an internal equity inventory. This position will also contribute to and lead new activities to build MnDOT’s capacity to embed equity throughout the agency. The position will build off of the direction of the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan and Advancing Transportation Equity Initiative to help MnDOT and other partners better understand the benefits and burdens of transportation systems, services and spending for underserved communities in Minnesota. The position will further coordinate planning efforts to identify and implement key actions, policy changes, and new partnerships to make meaningful change and address the challenges faced by our underserved communities. Work includes coordinating and integrating transportation equity planning and research activities between MnDOT districts, other state and federal agencies, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), regional development organizations (RDOs), tribes, local units of government, and community-based organizations. Some travel will be required on an infrequent basis to attend meetings with partners and stakeholders or training. **Minimum Qualifications** Two years of advanced professional transportation planning experience that demonstrates: + Experience planning and coordinating equity driven projects. + Experience conducting community organizing or public engagement experience using various strategies to present to a variety of audiences. + Experience advancing the interests of underserved communities. NOTE: 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** + Experience withpolicy analysis, evaluation, or data analysis. + Experience with facilitation and outreach. + Understanding of change management theory or practice. **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.