Principal Planner

This position will provide professional planning assistance and leadership to the MnDOT District 3 Office in developing, coordinating, and integrating various highway, transit, freight, bicycle and pedestrian transportation plans and studies. The position participates in statewide, district, regional and local planning initiatives that contribute to the development of a safe and sound multimodal transportation system. It provides leadership and support in the development of district and statewide transportation plans and studies; the administration of the district’s access management and development review process; and the creation, communication and administration of the District 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan to ensure integration and consistency with statewide and district investment planning goals and investment direction. Please note: This position may work out of Baxter or St. Cloud, Minnesota and will have the option to telework on a part-time/hybrid basis. Why MnDOT? We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include: · 12 paid holidays per year · Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year · Earn 13 days paid sick time · Defined pension plan · Paid life insurance · Paid parental leave available · Some telework may be available · And more! Minimum Qualifications: Two years of advanced professional transportation planning experience. Experience must also demonstrate the following: Working knowledge of the theory and practice of comprehensive regional and community planning, with the focus on transportation, land use, and stakeholder collaboration. Knowledge of public engagement tools and techniques for reaching a broad spectrum of audiences. *NOTE: A Bachelor's or master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.) Apply online by 9/11/2024: Go to www.mn.gov/careers Click “Search open positions” Enter the Job Opening ID “79640” in the Keywords search box and click “>>” Click on the Job Title to view the job posting Click “Apply for Job” When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Internet Job Board - Indeed Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered. Contact for additional information: Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruiter Laura.Saari@state.mn.us Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.80 - $45.47 per hour Benefits: AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work from home Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends Ability to Relocate: Saint Cloud, MN 56303: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Cloud, MN 56303