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Investment Planning Program Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Transportation - St. Paul, MN

PLAN PROGRAM COORD TRANS 

$ 26.63-$ 39.50 hourly, $ 55,603-$ 82,476 annually

Date Posted: 12/22/2014
Closing Date: 01/12/2015
Working Title: Investment Planning Prog Coord
Hiring Agency: Transportation Dept
Division/Bureau: MPPM/TSM/Investment Planning
Location: St. Paul
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Posting Number: 14DOT000555
Employment Conditions: Limited, Full-time 
Work Shift: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday-Friday , 08:00 AM-04:30 PM 
Travel Required: yes
Job Grouping: General Administration
Classified Status: Unclassified
 
Job Description: *ATTENTION APPLICANTS: This vacancy is temporary unclassified and anticipated to last for three years.

This position guides long-range capital investment planning decisions and policies for the agency to ensure MnDOT meets its performance targets and delivers a transportation program that balances the desires of the traveling public with responsibilities of the agency. The position will ensure planned investments follow state agency plans. This position plays a large role in crafting the state's 20-year State Highway Investment Plan and the annual 10-Year Capital Highway Work Plan.

This position requires occasional travel to and from various work sites for meeting and conferences. The incumbent is responsible for arranging their own transportation.
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Planning or a closely related field plus three years advanced professional planning experience (experience at the MAPE 10L level or equivalent) that demonstrates the following:

- Knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation planning;
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of performance based transportation planning and investment management;
- Knowledge in the application of GIS to planning, research and analysis;
- Proficiency in the use of statistical analysis with spreadsheet or database applications;
- High level of skill and ability in oral and written communication to facilitate public outreach meetings and small group discussions with stakeholders, facilitate internal MnDOT stakeholder and work group meetings, and author reports;
- Demonstrated ability to direct the work of professional transportation planners and analysts; and
- Knowledge of the principles of risk management and how they apply to transportation planning.
Preferred Qualifications: - A graduate degree in planning or a closely related field.
- Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners
- Professional planning experience working at the local, metropolitan or state level.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign. 
Selection Process: The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.

If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12 months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you do not need to submit another.

MnDOT 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.
MnDOT?s Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.
How to Apply: Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process. You will be contacted by agency staff if your background best matches the selection criteria on this job posting. To apply for this position, click the APPLY box found at the bottom of this job announcement. For additional information about the State?s selection process, go to <http://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers/>.
Contact for More Information: Heather Madigan Clark, heather.madigan@state.mn.us.