**Working Title: Transportation Planner** **Job Class: Planner Principal Transportation or Planner Senior Transportation** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 84182 + **Location** : Willmar, Hutchinson, or Marshall + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, may have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. Will be expected to work in the office at least one day per week. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/14/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/13/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : District 8 - Willmar / Planning + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Not Applicable Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **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. **NOTE:** This position is being announced for two different job classifications at the same time. 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. This position exists to contribute to transportation planning studies and research activities for MnDOT’s District 8. This position leads/supports planning and programming for transportation studies to further state and regional transportation goals and priorities, develop integrated transportation plans, studies, and investment programs; coordinate with and participate in state, regional and local planning efforts; and prepare and implement public involvement processes. This position defines scope, objectives, risk and analysis in the preparation of statewide, district, modal, system, corridor, and project plans and studies, as well as in the implementation and monitoring of investments in the District 8 portion of MnDOT’s 4-year Minnesota State Transportation Improvement Program and 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan; and to ensure integration and consistency with Department and District investment goals and direction with consideration to stakeholder and public input and feedback. This position may be located in Willmar, Hutchinson, or Marshall. It may have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. Will be expected to work in the office at least one day per week. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. **Minimum Qualifications** **Planner Principal Transportation Minimum Qualifications:** Two years of advanced professional transportation planning experience (e.g., Planner Senior Transportation experience or higher). **Planner Senior Transportation Minimum Qualifications:** Three (3) years of professional level transportation planning experience (e.g., Planner experience or higher). ***NOTE:** A Bachelor's or master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience or one (1) year of professional experience). **Preferred Qualifications** + A bachelor's or master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science + Working knowledge of the theory and practice of comprehensive regional and community planning, with the focus on transportation, land use, and stakeholder collaboration. + Knowledge of public engagement tools and techniques for reaching a broad spectrum of audiences. + Experience preparing transportation planning studies. **Additional Requirements** REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS: **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 + Education/License Verification 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. 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