Hybrid Rural Transit Planner - Data-Driven Regional Impact

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 38,930 - 57,073; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public pension plans

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & sick leave

Fitness center access

Job summary

A state transportation agency in Minnesota is seeking a Rural Transit Planner responsible for rural transit planning efforts in Greater Minnesota. This role involves leading transit planning projects, analyzing trends, and presenting findings to enhance local transit systems. The ideal candidate must have three years of transportation planning experience and hold a relevant degree. This position offers flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits including public pension plans and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional transportation planning experience.
• Experience with planning principles, methods and techniques.
• Experience with data collection, analysis and reporting methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning effort in partnership with other planners.
• Manage transit planning projects with regional scope.
• Travel required to meet with transit partners.

Skills

Planning principles, methods and techniques

Data collection, analysis and reporting methods

Design planning projects

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science

Job description

A state transportation agency in Minnesota is seeking a Rural Transit Planner responsible for rural transit planning efforts in Greater Minnesota. This role involves leading transit planning projects, analyzing trends, and presenting findings to enhance local transit systems. The ideal candidate must have three years of transportation planning experience and hold a relevant degree. This position offers flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits including public pension plans and professional development opportunities.