Project Selection Coordinator

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public pension plans

Deferred compensation plan

Health care savings plan

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking a Project Selection Coordinator in Saint Paul, MN. The role focuses on professional planning coordination for the agency’s transportation project selection policy and process, coordinating with stakeholders and preparing legislative materials.

The position offers hybrid/telework flexibility with in-office requirements per policy and supervisor guidance. Candidates should have advanced planning experience and strong policy/analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of advanced professional planning experience.
• Experience developing and/or implementing policies, plans, programs, or processes.
• Experience leading and/or facilitating internal and external groups and meetings.
• Degree substitution: Bachelor's or Master's in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the agency expert on the project selection policy.
• Lead development of updates or legislative change proposals to the policy.
• Develop and prepare legislative reports.
• Facilitate engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Policy development

Meeting facilitation

Policy implementation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Project Selection Coordinator | Salary Range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in St. Paul, MN! Begin your journey today and check us out: Why Work For Us

This position may have the flexibility to telework, 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.

Our Project Selection Coordinator provides professional planning and coordination for the agency’s transportation project selection policy and process. This position is responsible for implementing, assessing, and improving the project selection policy and process, including:

• Serving as the agency expert on the project selection policy,
• Leading the development of new updates or legislative change proposals to the policy,
• Developing and preparing legislative reports, and
• Facilitating engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn About Our Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
• Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
• Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
• At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of advanced professional planning experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience developing and/or implementing policies, plans, programs, or processes.
• Experience leading and/or facilitating internal and external groups and meetings.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI or similar software.

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