Planner Principal Transportation - Principal Planner

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* Working Title:

Principal Planner*
* ** Job Class:
Planner Principal Transportation*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 97582

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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** : 10/13/2026

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** Closing Date** : 11/02/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** : SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Investment Planning

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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** :
Classified

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

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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
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 has the flexibility to 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 will provide professional planning analysis and leadership in multiple areas of the Office of Transportation System Management, including formulating new policies, performance measures, and major investment strategies for the 20-year State Highway Investment Plan (MnSHIP), the 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan (CHIP), the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and other related planning studies, capital programs, and performance reports. This position carries out research, analysis, outreach and leads department initiatives to advance performance-based planning, performance measurement, investment analysis, corridor planning and other transportation planning and programming processes.

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 demonstrate the following:

+ Experience applying the theory and practice of transportation planning.

+ Experience performing analysis with spreadsheet, GIS and/or database applications.

+ Experience facilitating meetings with a range of technical and non-technical audiences.

A bachelor's or master's degree in planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree, master's degree, or certificate in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science.

+ Professional planning or policy experience working in government at the local, metropolitan, or state level.

+ Knowledge in the application of GIS to planning, research and analysis.

+ Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign & Illustrator).

** 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

+ Education/License Verification

+ Driver's License Check

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,…