Transportation Planner

City of Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a Transportation Planner to lead various projects, including capital improvements and regional collaboration. The role involves managing citywide transportation initiatives and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field along with significant experience in transportation planning.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in Transportation Planning and Urban Design.
• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage short and long term transportation issues.
• Oversee capital improvement projects like pedestrian safety improvements.
• Partner with regional agencies on citywide transportation goals.

Skills

Transportation Planning

Urban Planning

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Planning

Master's Degree

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

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Position Description

The position will lead on a variety of efforts, including but not limited to: planning and design of capital improvement projects, regional collaboration projects, policy development, multimodal planning studies, representing the City in projects led by other agencies, and leading transportation initiatives that advance City policies. The Transportation Planner position will help implement the projects and vision outlined in City’s Capital Improvement Program and the adopted Transportation Action Plan and Racial Equity Framework. The position will manage and deliver a wide range of citywide and regional transportation projects that align with the City’s Complete Streets Policy and commitment to Vision Zero.

Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage short and long term transportation issues in order to impact, and improve the transportation system.
• Assist in efforts related to regional and citywide transportation projects as assigned.
• Partner with regional agencies (MnDOT, Hennepin County, Metro Transit) on plans and projects within the City of Minneapolis that advance citywide transportation goals.
• Manage the delivery of a wide range of capital improvement projects, such as pedestrian safety improvements, protected bikeways, safe routes to school, and street reconstruction projects.
• Maintain working knowledge of new and existing design standards and guidelines, best practices, innovative design concepts, and design methodologies.
• Oversee, negotiate, draft, manage and administer contracts and schedules with consultants, contractors, and external organizations.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with City staff, regional partners, private sector staff, and others involved in transportation planning and engineering.
• Communicate with City Council, residents, businesses, community groups, and other governmental agencies to facilitate all phases of projects or initiatives
• Assist with planning and developing the City's capital improvement program.
• Responsible for providing liaison work with the City's Bicycle Advisory Committees and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
• Responsibility for completion of other efforts/projects as assigned.
• Provide work direction to Associate Transportation Planners as needed.
  
  

Working Conditions: Normal Office Setting

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Engineering, Urban Design, a related field or equivalent. Master's Degree preferred.

Minimum Experience: Five years of experience, which have included Transportation Planning, Urban Planning and Design, land use planning, project and contract management, transportation demand and patronage.

Equivalency An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Licenses/Certifications

None required.

American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP), Professional Transportation Planner (PTP), or Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.

A resume is required. You must an updated resume to your application.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score 70% on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (CPE). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Professional Employees - City of Minneapolis

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of all modes of transportation planning at the Federal, State, Regional and Local levels.
• Knowledge of Urban Planning and Design.
• Knowledge of City planning and local government comprehensive planning.
• Knowledge of transportation demand and patronage forecast modeling.
• Knowledge of land use planning and project and contract management.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate problems and issues.
• Ability to interpret and apply planning guidelines and ordinances.
• Good report writing skills and the ability to make and support recommendations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and to deal resourcefully with the media, other employees, agencies, department, and the public.
• Developed oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Good decision making and negotiation skills.
  
  

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Benefits Summary

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.

Insurance

Health insurance

Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance

The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance

The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off

Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements.

Paid parental leave

City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement

City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).
  
  

Transportation

Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
• Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.
  
  

Learning and development

To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other Perks

Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, the Emotional Wellbeing Solutions, health club discounts and more.

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How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

• Recruiter
• City of Minneapolis website
• City of Minneapolis employee
• City of Minneapolis job interest card
• City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Diversityjobs.com website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• Indeed.com website
• Minnesotajobs.com website
• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Website
• Other website
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Other social media site
• Newspaper
• Other media
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job Fair
• Professional association
• Site Visit
  
  

02

Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).

03

What is your highest level of education you have successfully completed?

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree or higher
  
  

04

Please select the field of study in which you have obtained your Bachelor's or Master's degree in.

• Planning
• Engineering
• Urban Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Related Field
• Other
• I do not have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree
  
  

05

If you marked 'Other or Related Degree' to previous question, please indicate what your degree is in.

06

How many years of experience do you have directly related to the posting? (Which have included Transportation Planning, Urban Planning and Design, land use planning, project and contract management, transportation demand and patronage)

• No Experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5
• 5 years but less than 7
• 7 years but less than 9
• 9 or more years
  
  

07

Have you obtained any of the following certifications? Ensure you indicate this on your application. (Select all that apply)

• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP)
• Professional Transportation Planner (PTP)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• I do not have any of the above certifications
  
  

08

How much work experience do you have that is directly related to multimodal transportation planning, urban design, or urban planning?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 4
• 4 years but less than 6
• 6 or more years
  
  

09

Which of the following do you have work experience with? (Select all that apply)

• Leading the development of transportation-related studies or plans
• Supporting the development of transportation-related studies or plans
• Supporting the development of urban planning-related studies
• Supporting the development of a street design project
• Doing community outreach
• Doing community engagement related to transportation or urban planning projects
• Presenting at a public meeting
• None of the above
  
  

10

Which of the following do you have knowledge of and experience using? (Select all that apply)

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• GIS
• Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Illustrator
• SketchUp, AutoCAD, StreetMix, or equivalent software
• Street design guidance (e.g. NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, AASHTO Green Book, MnDOT Facility Design Guide, or other equivalent guides)
• None of the above
  
  

11

How many years of experience do you have with coordinating internal teams or stakeholder groups?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3
• 3 years but less than 5
• 5 or more years
  
  

12

Describe your experience managing transportation projects, plans or studies. Provide specific examples of relevant project experience that included multimodal design, interagency coordination, community engagement, prioritizing equity, and/or federal funding. If possible, use an example of your experience working with public agencies and elected officials.

13

Provide an example of when you led a cross-functional or project team. Include details about your role, interaction with the team, management of tasks and deliverables, ability to adhere to meet deadlines and develop a community engagement plan.

14

How would you define effective communication?

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• Seniority level

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• Employment type

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