Working Title: District C Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Transportation Department

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/18/2024

• Closing Date : 05/08/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Investment Management / Transportation System Mgmt

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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.

** 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 telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

This position exists to lead, plan, and coordinate the program development process of MnDOT’s Statewide (District C) capital investment program which consists of Minnesota statute State Road Construction (SRC) programs, non-SRC programs, and their subset programs. This position serves as the agency’s leader on setting District C capital programming goals and objectives, providing statewide program leadership and direction to specialty office directors, program managers, project managers, district SRC coordinators, and professional staff. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and updating District C programming policies and processes, providing programming/funding guidance and training sessions for District C Program Workplans, facilitating project selection engagement, and lead the development of the District C ATIP. Responsibilities also extend to auditing District C program procedures for accurate compliance with federal and state regulations, directing fiscal constraint of SRC/non-SRC programs and eligibilities, producing reporting documents, and executing program analysis for the Transportation programming & Investment Committee (TP&IC).

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of advanced professional experience in administering statewide programs.

Experience must also demonstrate the following:

• Experience in strategic program analysis sufficient to plan future programmatic ideas and give updates on program progress and reporting.

• Experience in financial management and analysis sufficient to apply them to strategic planning, problem identification, and resolution.

• Experience and knowledge of budget policies and practices sufficient to prepare and review program budget and fiscal documents and other accounting functions.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in planning, geography, urban studies, political science, or public policy substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in planning, geography, urban studies, political science, or public policy substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

Additional Requirements

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

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.