Working Title: Freight PlannerJob Class: Planner Sr. Transportation or Planner Principal TransportationAgency: Transportation Dept
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/08/2024
Closing Date : 03/21/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
Division/Unit : Freight & Commercial Veh Oper / Railroads and Waterways
Work Shift/Work Hours : Days
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: Planner Sr. Transportation:$26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually; Planner Pr. Transportation: $29.47 - $43.51 / hourly; $61,533 - $90,848 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Telework Eligible : Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.Posting at both levels, with a goal to fill at the higher-level pending applicant’s qualifications.This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul. This position will have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement.You will lead (or assist if at the Planner Sr. Transportation level) the development of freight and railroad transportation plans through a continuous, cooperative and comprehensive planning process that ensures compliance with state and federal requirements; to manage and coordinate freight related projects (e.g., Freight Network Optimization Tool project) with general supervisory guidance; to provide professional planning and technical expertise to internal partners and external stakeholders on freight and railroad concerns; to serve as a resource to other MnDOT staff and local governments for freight issues and opportunities. Some/light travel may occur to stakeholder sites within Minnesota.MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exam for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications Planner Pr. Transportation:Two years of advanced professional transportation planning experience.NOTE: A bachelor's or master's degree in planning, geography, urban studies, sociology, political science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.AND demonstrated experience in the following:· Experience with transportation planning principles, methods and techniques sufficient to develop and manage major statewide transportation and/or regional plans;· Experience with land use planning, methods, their relationship and impacts to the transportation system necessary to develop transportation plans;· Experience with data collection, research and analysis sufficient to formulate study design and methodology and determine acceptability and/or reliability of outcomes or conclusions;· Experience with state and federal laws policies, rules and regulations sufficient to evaluate and interpret impact on transportation studies, plans and planning projects.Minimum Qualifications Planner Sr. Transportation:Three years of professional transportation planning experience.NOTE: A bachelor's or master's degree in planning, geography, urban studies, sociology, political science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.AND demonstrated experience in the following:· Experience with transportation planning principles, methods and techniques sufficient to develop and manage major statewide transportation and/or regional plans;· Experience with land use planning, methods, their relationship and impacts to the transportation system necessary to develop transportation plans;· Experience with data collection, research and analysis sufficient to formulate study design and methodology and determine acceptability and/or reliability of outcomes or conclusions;· Experience with state and federal laws policies, rules and regulations sufficient to evaluate and interpret impact on transportation studies, plans and planning projects.Additional RequirementsREFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checkIt 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 CheckCriminal History CheckEmployment Reference CheckEducation/License VerificationPre-employment Physical (if needed)AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.
