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 in Willmar, Hutchinson, or Marshall. It may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office.

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).

About Minnesota Department of Transportation

We are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

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