Emissions Reduction Program Coordinator - Planner Principal Transportation

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Limited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/22/2026
• Closing Date: 08/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit: SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Sustainability & Public Health
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• End Date: 08/31/2028
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

• 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.

* NOTE:

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

• 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.

** 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.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be…