Working Title: Transit Planner and Data Analyst

Job Class: Planner Principal Transportation

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 77788

• 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 : 06/21/2024

• Closing Date : 07/11/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Department / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Transit / Bikes Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - 10% of time

• Salary Range: $29.47 - $43.51 / hourly; $61,533 - $90,848 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/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 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.

Under administrative direction, conduct transit planning studies; monitor existing conditions and transit system trends; develop, monitor, evaluate and report on transit system performance; report on expenditure trends and estimate future funding needs; develop policies goals objectives, guidelines and measures for transportation plans. Assist in the planning, execution, and oversight of Greater Minnesota transit planning, including the Greater Minnesota Transit Plan and Transit System 5-year Plans. Develop a project database compiling key trends and needs identified in Transit System 5-Year Plans. Lead analysis and reporting of transit system data, including performance measures, future funding needs, and asset management. Display data and findings using relevant tools (maps, charts, narrative, etc.) and use findings to inform performance evaluation and programming.

Periodic (10%) travel within Minnesota is required to meet with stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional transportation planning experience that demonstrates:

• Experience with planning principles, methods and techniques sufficient to develop and manage major statewide and/or regional plans.

• Experience applying state and federal laws, policies, rules and regulations sufficient to evaluate and interpret impact on transportation studies, plans and planning projects.

• Experience with data collection, analysis and reporting methods sufficient to effectively compile, synthesize, evaluate and share information with management, various agencies and the public.

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 with advanced statistical tools to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis sufficient to identify comparables, provide alternatives, measure compliance, and evaluate program results.

§ Experience statistical data and trend analysis sufficient to identify, interpret and monitor statewide, regional, corridor and project-specific issues.

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.