Job Information
State of Minnesota North Area Manager - Transportation Planning Director in Roseville, Minnesota
Working Title: North Area Manager
Job Class: Transportation Planning Director
Agency: Transportation Dept
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/24/2024
Closing Date : 05/14/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial
Division/Unit : Metro / North Area Manager
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $49.72 - $71.33 / hourly; $103,815 - $148,937 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Telework Eligible : Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
This position manages staff and leads the development of transportation projects within the North Area of the Metro (Anoka and Ramsey counties); sets priorities for long-range programs within the district; leads, monitors, and assures accountability of project delivery; coordinates transportation projects with local and regional agencies; supports the District Engineer by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with corridor advocacy groups; and provides effective communication and maintains positive working relationships with legislators, mayors, city councils, county commissioners, and others.
The work location of this position is the Water’s Edge building in Roseville. The incumbent will have the flexibility to work in the office or a hybrid of in office and teleworking. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field; AND
· Three years of managerial experience OR four years of professional supervisory experience (supervising professional employees) in transit/transportation planning and/or project delivery.
NOTE: If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide a cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter and resume to the online application:
· Technical: Knowledge of engineering principles and/or transportation planning principles; knowledge of major transportation planning, project development, and program delivery efforts.
· Management: Experience developing and managing large, complex budgets and allocating resources; understanding of transportation funding; and experience managing and leading teams.
· Human Relations: Experience establishing collaborative relationships with internal and external partners including public officials, citizens, legislators, and other special interest groups.
· Communication : Experience communicating vision and messages to your team, stakeholders, and interest groups.
Additional Requirements
It is our policy that the successful candidate pass a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check/employment verification
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification
Driver’s License Verification
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.