Greater Minnesota Urban Transit Coordinator - Planning Program Coord Transp

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota seeks a Greater Minnesota Urban Transit Coordinator to supervise and guide transit planning for seven urban providers in Greater Minnesota. The role coordinates service planning, provides technical assistance, and aligns efforts with state transit goals.

Hybrid work arrangement with 50% in-office presence is required; travel statewide to seven systems is expected. The position emphasizes collaboration with urban staff, stakeholder engagement, and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years of advanced professional transportation planning experience, including urban environments.
• Experience with transit operations, budgets, metrics, and planning best practices.
• Experience with demographic trends and spreadsheet analysis to model scenarios.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning/Geography/Urban Studies/Sociology/Political Science substitutes for six months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the urban transit planning program for Greater Minnesota’s seven urban providers.
• Provide lead worker oversight of transit service planners and technical assistance.
• Coordinate planning across transit systems and advise on major service changes.
• Develop and promote best practices for growing and maintaining urban transit systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements and report to office leadership.

Skills

Transit planning

Budget management

Performance metrics

Urban planning

Education

Planning degree

Tools

Remix

Job description

Greater Minnesota Urban Transit Coordinator - Planning Program Coord Transp

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title: Greater Minnesota Urban Transit Coordinator
Job Class: Planning Program Coordinator, Transportation
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID: 96489
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/20/2026
• Closing Date: 09/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Transit Implementation
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: 25%
• Salary Range: $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,399 - $113,274 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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.

Job Summary

** 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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. This position requires the employee to work a minimum of 50% time in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

This position exists to coordinate a cooperative and comprehensive urban transit planning with Greater Minnesota’s seven urban transit providers. Responsibilities include development and leading the transit service planning program for both urban and rural transit, providing lead worker oversight of the transit service planners, providing technical assistance in service planning to urban providers. Additional responsibilities include coordinating planning efforts across transit systems, advising as a stakeholder on major transit service changes/improvement, and providing best practices for growing and maintaining their transit systems. The position is key to building relationships with urban transit staff across the state and updating office leadership on programs and major projects at all urban transit providers in Greater Minnesota. The Office of Transit and Active Transportation is striving to raise its level of support, cooperation, and transit planning technical assistance and this is a critical and key role in this work. This position will also ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.

Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Office and Transit and Active Transportation partners with 27 rural and 7 urban transit systems throughout Greater Minnesota. This position works with the 7 urban transit systems assisting in transit service planning, operational efficiencies, oversight, and the advancement of transit for citizens of the state. Greater Minnesota’s urban transit operators are the City of La Crescent, Rochester Public Transit, City of Mankato Transit, St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Authority, Duluth Transit Authority, Moorhead (MATBUS) and City of East Grand Forks.

Travel is required for site visits statewide to 7 transit systems (City of La Crescent, Rochester Public Transit, City of Mankato Transit, St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Authority, Duluth Transit Authority, Moorhead (MATBUS) and City of East Grand Forks). 25% travel

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of advanced professional transportation planning experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience with transit operations, including budgets, performance metrics, and transit planning best practices
• Experience with planning studies and complex planning processes in urban environments
• Experience with planning principles, methods, and techniques sufficient to develop local, regional, or metropolitan planning organization (MPO) plans.
• Experience with demographic trends, statistics, and ability to manipulate spreadsheets to analyze and display current conditions, trends, and build out potential scenarios.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with transit planning software (Remix or equivalent).
• Experience with state and federal policies, or regulations related to statewide or metropolitan planning organization (MPO) planning.
• Experience building relationships with agency partners and stakeholders.

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, Driver’s License Check, and Education/License Verification.

Working together to improve the state we love.

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 well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: [e-mail] ; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720 ; or using MN Relay 711.