At MnDOT, 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.

Working Title: Director for Planning, Program Management, and Transit
Job Class: Transportation Operations Manager
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 06/24/2023
• Closing Date: 07/14/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept
• Division/Unit: Metro / Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $47.13 - $67.61 / hourly; $98,407 - $141,169 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: Managerial Plan
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

This position directs and leads the Metro District Office of Planning, Program Management & Transit to ensure that district and department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures are met, and all programs are delivered through effective integration of resources.

The position directs the Metro District Construction Program/Budget, securing and allocating the financial resources needed to accomplish District capital improvement program objectives. It directs the development, delivery, implementation, and integration of the Metro District portion of the Minnesota State Transportation Investment Program (MnSHIP), the I0-Year Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP), and the Metro Area Transportation Improvement Program (ATIP).

The position directs the Metro District Planning functions including Metro District participation in the Twin Cities Multi-Agency transportation planning process; oversees the Federal Planning grant program administration and the federally mandated coordinated, cooperative, and continuing planning process (3-C); and provides oversight for System-wide and Corridor studies.

The position also directs the Transit Section including regional transitway implementation planning and Transit Advantages.

In addition, the position leads and/or participates in national, state, and local committees on transportation-related research and policy, Department and District management teams, task forces, and issue groups.

This position is located at Metro District’s Waters Edge building in Roseville, MN. The employee will have the option to telework but may be required to be in the office based on business needs. A telework agreement will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, or a closely related field; AND

Five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of transportation planning of which three are managerial (i.e., accountable for determining, securing, and allocating human, financial and other resources needed to accomplish objectives).

If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide a cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter AND resume to the online application:

• Technical Expertise: Experience with multi-modal (road, transit, bus, bicycle, pedestrian) transportation planning, urban planning concepts, as well as knowledge of federal (FTA, FHWA, FRA), state and major metropolitan area laws, regulations, and policies; and, broad knowledge of road construction and road maintenance concepts, techniques, transit operations, facilities, and equipment.
• Policymaking and Strategic Direction: Experience developing and implementing transportation policies, rules, standards, and procedures.
• Human Relations: Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholder groups, agencies, institutions, and organizations; experience building and managing high-performing teams; and demonstrated ability to promote diversity and inclusion.
• Fiscal Management: Experience developing and managing large and complex budgets (e.g., multiple revenue streams, grants, revolving funds, and/or legislative appropriations) and allocating resources.

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver’s License Verification

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Melissa Hines at melissa.hines@state.mn.us or 651-234-7434.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Melissa Hines at melissa.hines@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.

The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.