Planning Analyst

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Medina (MN); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin County is seeking a Planning Analyst to support Transportation Planning and property management for the HCRRA. The role involves research, data analysis, project coordination, and preparation of transportation plans to improve mobility and safety.

The position is hybrid, requiring on-site work at facilities in Medina, MN, with remote work as duties require. Typical hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday; relocation to Minnesota/Wisconsin may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience.
• Degree fields include urban planning, public administration, or related disciplines.
• Experience with planning analytics or transportation planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in property management and agreement administration for HCRRA properties.
• Coordinate with internal groups, external agencies, and the public.
• Monitor, track, and resolve encroachments.
• Prepare and monitor leases and permits, including expirations, escalations, and restoration requirements.
• Review requests for new agreements, including construction or landscape plan reviews.
• Inspect property for maintenance issues and use GIS data collection technology.
• Support long-range plan updates and Toward Zero Deaths initiatives.
• Research and recommend policies related to Transportation Planning and HCRRA efforts.
• Perform administrative duties including mailing, scanning, filing, and invoice processing.

Skills

Planning analysis

GIS data

Stakeholder coordination

Policy analysis

Public processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning / public administration / related fields

Related education and/or experience (4 years)

Tools

SharePoint

Bluebeam Revu

FileNet

Microsoft Office

Adobe Sign / Acrobat

Job description

Salary

$66,721.49 - $83,013.07 Annually
Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26TRNS842TF040

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

The Department of Transportation Project Delivery is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Analyst to join our Transportation Planning team. In this role, you will support a wide range of planning activities that shape the future of our county’s transportation system. The Planning Analyst will contribute to Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) property management and agreement administration, as well as research, data analysis, project coordination, and the development of transportation plans and studies that improve mobility, safety, and accessibility for all residents.
Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340 or 625 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. The typical work hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is no public transportation to the Public Works facility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type: This is a full-time benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Planning Analyst. Click here to view the job classification specification.

• Assist in Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority property management and agreement administration related to property owned by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal groups, external agencies, and the public.
• Monitor, track, and resolve encroachments.
• Prepare and monitor leases and permits, including expirations, escalations, and restoration requirements.
• Review requests for new agreements, including construction or landscape plan review.
• Inspect property for maintenance issues and encampments and track using GIS data collection technology.
• Support long-range plan updates such as the transportation plan and modal plans.
• Support initiatives and data tracking as part of the Toward Zero Deaths implementation plan.
• Research and recommend policies and procedures related to Transportation Planning and HCRRA efforts.
• Perform administrative duties including mailing, scanning, filing, and invoice processing.

Need to have: One of the following:

• • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral/social science, public health, computer science/MIS, management science, or urban/city planning.
• OR
  • Related education and/or experience to total four years.

Nice to have:

• One year or more of relevant planning analyst experience.

• Experience with:
  • Agreement preparation and management.
  • Managing multiple projects and delivering results.
  • Working closely with stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure successful project completion.
  • Property management and agreement administration.
  • Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application, SharePoint, Bluebeam Revu, and FileNet.
  • Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Pro/Adobe Sign.
  • Public processes and public infrastructure.
  • Policy analysis and preparation.
  • Reviewing and analyzing vehicles, bikes, and pedestrian crash data.
  • Preparing memorandums or report sections for transportation planning documents such as transportation plans/studies, modal plans, comprehensive plans, or similar efforts.
• Ability to visit county-owned rights-of-way and HCRRA-owned property and traverse vegetated or uneven surfaces.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855