Travel Demand Modeling Planner - Planner Principal Transportation

Working Title: Travel Demand Modeling Planner Job Class: Planner Principal Transportation Agency: Transportation Dept Job ID: 97957 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: 10/29/2026 Closing Date: 11/18/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE Division/Unit: SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Transp Data and Analysis 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: 12/31/2028 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No 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 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 is a Temporary Unclassified position expected to last up to two years. This position exists to support and participate in statewide travel demand modeling; develop, maintain, enhance, and use statewide travel demand forecasting model and associated modeling tools; assist with travel behavior inventories in coordination with the Metropolitan Council and other Metropolitan Planning Organizations; participate in coordination to integrate the statewide travel demand forecasting model with metropolitan planning organization models; support preparation of guidance on travel demand modeling, including use in planning, programming, project selection, project development, and policy analysis; participate in supporting the legislatively established Transportation Impact Assessment Technical Advisory Committee to help ensure MnDOT’s models meet committee requirements for greenhouse gas and vehicle miles travelled assessments. 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 designing, carrying out, and/or participating in transportation planning studies. Experience communicating planning information verbally, in writing, and through visualizations to different audiences. Experience with economic, quantitative, and qualitative analysis and research techniques, including statistical analysis and survey methodologies 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 Professional planning or policy experience working in government at the local, metropolitan, or state level. Experience in travel demand modeling theory and practices. 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 How To Apply Select “Apply …

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