Project Selection Lead—Policy & Stakeholder Coordination

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

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.