Statewide Travel Demand Modeling Manager | Up to $145,074/annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our team at MnDOT in St. Paul, MN!

This position has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office at least one day per week and may be expected to work in the office more frequently on occasion.

Our Statewide Travel Demand Modeling Manager, lead the creation of MnDOT’s first statewide travel demand model and provide direction and leadership for statewide travel modeling more broadly. Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead the development, maintenance, enhancement, and use of a statewide travel demand model and associated modeling tools.
• Direct the integration of the statewide travel demand model with metropolitan planning organization models.
• Lead and guide travel demand modeling statewide, including building a new team to support modeling activities and services.
• Support the Transportation Impact Assessment Technical Advisory Committee and ensure MnDOT’s models meet committee requirements for greenhouse gas and vehicle miles travelled assessments.

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

WHY WORK FOR US? Click here to check us out: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We offer excellent employee benefits. Here are some of our amazing benefits:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, prescription drug, & vision coverage with affordable dependent coverage; Health & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources

Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; Life, short & long-term disability, AD&D insurance & paid parental leave

Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development  

Work/Life Balance: Vacation & sick days including 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, leave of absence

At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at Central Office

Here are the minimum qualifications:

Two years of managerial experience, OR three years of professional supervisory experience, OR four years of advanced professional level experience in travel demand modeling or 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:  Expert knowledge and experience in travel demand modeling theory and practices. Advanced knowledge of the interrelationships and interdependencies among transportation, land use, community and economic development, public health, social equity, sustainability, and livability.
• 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).

APPLY ONLINE BY 12/18/2024 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
2. Enter the Job Opening ID “81988” in the Keywords search box & click “>>” 
3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
4. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Ellen

Check out all our exciting MnDOT job opportunities by visiting & applying directly at: www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/

Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) for additional information: Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330