Emissions Reduction Program Coordinator - Planner Principal Transportation

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* Working Title:

Emissions Reduction Program Coordinator*
* ** Job Class:
Planner Principal Transportation*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Department*
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** Job ** : 95679

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Limited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 07/22/2026

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** Closing Date** : 08/04/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Sustainability & Public Health

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Unclassified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** End Date** : 08/31/2028

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
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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.

This position is located at Central Office and may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. If teleworking, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

The Emissions Reduction Program Coordinator provides advanced-level professional planning, analysis, consultative, and facilitation work. Specifically, this role is to support the implantation of Minnesota's emissions reduction legislation as it applies to the integration of transportation and land use. The position will continue the development of methodologies, policies, and processes to advance sustainability and public health with a particular focus on the coordination of land use with transportation investments to reduce emissions.

The Planning Program Coordinator, Transportation leads, coordinates, and conducts complex planning studies and process development.

** 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.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Two years of advanced professional transportation planning experience that demonstrates:

+ Experience developing or implementing policies, procedures, or guidelines in transportation, land use, environmental planning, or sustainability; and

+ Experience leading planning work to include research and evaluation of information; and

+ Experience coordinating or facilitating groups, committees, or stakeholder teams to build consensus; and

+ Experience delivering reports and/or presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

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A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science substitutes for one year of experience.

** Preferred Qualifications*
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Experience with sustainable transportation and land use integrated strategies or an emission reduction program.

+ Experience working with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), local governments, or state agencies on planning or policy initiatives.

** 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, and/or Education/License Verification.

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…