Planning & Policy Director

Up to $121,521/annually

St. Paul, MN

This position is responsible for providing professional planning and policy efforts by developing, maintaining, and updating state and federal plans, planning studies, and identifying research needs and reports for sustainability and public health. In addition, the position is responsible for ensuring ongoing coordination, cooperation, and organization with internal and external partners, including MnDOT districts and functional offices, other states, regional and local agencies, residents, and interest groups. Additional responsibilities include supervising Planning & Policy Unit staff, developing and maintaining plans and policies that advance climate action, ensuring plans and policies follow applicable federal and state laws and are consistent with agency goals, and providing oversight and guidance for budget and strategic planning efforts.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• Some telework may be available
• And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of professional supervisory planning experience OR four years of advanced professional planning experience that demonstrates: 

• Experience developing statewide or regional plans.
• Experience applying state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc. 

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 12/02/2024:

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “81733” in the Keywords search box and click “>>” 
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job” in the top right corner of the page
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Professional Association/Society - APA Kansas Chapter

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruiter

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us