State Program 5310 Coordinator - State Program Administrator Coordinator

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* Working Title:

State Program 5310 Coordinator*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Coordinator*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 97080

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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** :
Unlimited

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

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** Date Posted** : 09/21/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/05/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** : SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Transp Mobility Mgmt

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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:**  $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. 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.

This position serves as the state program coordinator for the state's 5310 program, a series of federal public transit grants serving seniors and people with disabilities. It provides project leadership for statewide projects developing effective and comprehensive statewide procedures, establishing equitable funding levels and service allocation needs, evaluating performance, and consolidating program activities so that statewide program goals, policies and procedures are maintained and to ensure efficient and effective program administration.

As part of this work, it provides guidance to 5310 transit stakeholders on federal and state program requirements and oversight of the 5310 Vehicle Capital and Mobility Management Programming to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. It provides guidance with the activities of stakeholders and other staff at all levels as they relate to the 5310 Vehicle Capital and Mobility Management Programming, providing information at public forums.

It provides support to planning staff in the development of the state's local transportation coordination plans, the regional investment plans for the 5310 program.

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*
* Three years of advanced professional program management experience that demonstrates the following:

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Note:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Finance, or Public Administration will substitute for 6 months of advanced professional work experience.)

+ Experience administering and evaluating grant-funded programs.

+ Experience working with public-sector programs that includes experience with government policies, regulations, and administrative processes.

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Experience with federal Transit…