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Working Title: Transportation Data & Analysis Program Manager

Job Class: Transportation Program Director

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 83500

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/24/2025

• Closing Date : 02/13/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Investment Management / Transportation System Mgmt

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to report to the office at least once a week and make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

As the Transportation Data & Analysis Program Manager, lead the Transportation Data & Analysis section of the Office of Transportation System Management (OTSM). This includes:

• Administer and provide leadership for statewide mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), roadway data, traffic data, traffic forecasting, truck weight data coordination, and route and control sections.

• Ensure that MnDOT, counties, cities, Regional Development Commissions (RDCs), Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other partners have timely and reliable data and information for planning, operating, managing, allocating resources, and improving the transportation system.

• Manage the department’s Linear Referencing System (LRS).

• Collaborate with the Statewide Planning Manager and Statewide Travel Demand Modeling Manager to ensure that MnDOT’s core spatial data and traffic data systems align with and support agency decision-making, plans, and legislative requirements.

This position is part of the management team for the Office of Transportation System Management.

Infrequent travel within the state, once per quarter on average, may be required to attend stakeholder meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of managerial experience, OR three years of professional supervisory experience, OR four years of advanced professional level experience in GIS or traffic data collection and forecasting.

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. Your application will not be considered if you do not submit the required cover letter.

• Technical: Experience in cartography, GIS, Linear Referencing Systems, and/or traffic data collection and forecasting methods; knowledge of the requirements, standards, guidelines and best practices; and experience using mathematical and statistical tools as well as spatial data.

• Policymaking: Experience developing and implementing policies, rules, standards, and procedures.

• Human relations: Experience supervising staff and establishing relationships with staff, stakeholders, and interest groups.

• Fiscal Management: Experience managing large, complex budgets (e.g., multiple revenue streams, grants, revolving funds, legislative appropriations).

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in geography, urban planning, GIS, civil engineering, data science or related field.

• Experience leading change initiatives involving both technology and process modernization.

• Experience supervising technical staff

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

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.