Transportation Planner

Description The Transportation Planning division is seeking a strategic, flexible, and creative thinker to join its team as a Transportation Planner. This position will assist with division-wide planning activities, technical analysis and implementation of the county's adopted multi-modal transportation plans and complete and green streets policy. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building in downtown Minneapolis, 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About this position: This is a full-time benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Senior Planning Analyst. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: * Work cross-functionally with various Hennepin County Public Works staff to implement the county's multi-modal transportation plans and integrate with other county plans. * Assess and revise related county policies, procedures and plans as needed to enable implementation of goals within the multi-modal plans. * Provide technical assistance to county staff and agency partners on integration and support of non-motorized transportation and best practices. * Identify, evaluate and analyze needs for bicycles and pedestrians in our communities and on our system of roadways and trails. * Support the Transportation Capital Improvement Program by prioritizing project candidates, performing scoping activities, and submitting funding applications. * Support the Hennepin County Active Transportation committee meetings and function. Need to have: * One of the following: * Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral/social science, public health, computer science/MIS, management science, urban/city planning and two or more years of related experience. * Related education and/or experience to total six years or more. Nice to have: * Combination of work and educational experience: * With pedestrian and bicycle planning, transportation planning, and/or city and regional planning. * Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ArcGIS software. * Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite. * Knowledge of transportation best practices. * Ability to: * Understand and interpret planning materials and concepts. * Read, write and analyze technical materials. * Develop, prepare, and deliver presentations for small to large public and internal meetings. * Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners. * Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. * Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. * Effective organizational and project management skills. About the department: We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. Watch this video for application best practices and tips. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Corinne Miles Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including: * Meaningful work * Public service * Competitive pay * Work-life balance * Generous benefits * Opportunities to grow * Commitment to your success By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Employee Benefits Summary Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility. If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here. 01 This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building in downtown Minneapolis, 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? * Yes * No 02 What is the highest level of degree you have completed in business administration, public administration, research methods, statistics, behavioral/social science, public health, computer science/MIS or management science, and/or urban/city planning? Check all that apply. * Completed some college credits * Associates degree * Bachelor's degree * Master's degree * PhD * None of the above 03 List your education as you note in the questions above making reference to school(s) attended, area(s) of study, credits(s) completed, and degree(s)/certificate(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided. 04 How many years of related experience do you have? * I do not have this experience * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more, but less than 2 years * 2 years or more, but less than 3 years * 3 years or more, but less than 4 years * 4 years or more, but less than 5 years * 5 years or more, but less than 6 years * 6 years or more 05 Describe your related experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 06 How many years of combined work and/or educational experience do you have with pedestrian and bicycle planning, transportation planning, and/or city and regional planning? * I do not have this experience * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more, but less than 2 years * 2 years or more, but less than 3 years * 3 years or more, but less than 4 years * 4 years or more, but less than 5 years * 5 years or more 07 Describe your combination of work and educational experience with pedestrian and bicycle planning, transportation planning, and/or city and regional planning, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 08 Which of the following software packages do you have professional work experience using? Check all that apply. * Adobe Creative Suite * ArcGIS * AutoCAD * Microsoft Office * MicroStation * Minnesota CMATS crash system database * Synchro/SimTraffic * Website editing and design * None of the above 09 Describe your experience using the software packages you selected above. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 10 Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods. * College or university (job board, career services, or instructor) * Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.) * Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County * Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee * Hennepin County job notification emails * * Job fair or networking event * LinkedIn * Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.) * Professional association (job board or email) * Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) * or * Other 11 For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source. Required Question Employer Hennepin County Address Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487 Phone 612-348-7855 Website

Created: 2025-02-03