Overview
Position Description
The City of Minneapolis is seeking highly motivated, flexible and creative thinkers to join the Transportation Planning and Programming Division of Public Works to assist in all aspects of transportation planning related to citywide and regional transportation projects. The position will perform professional bicycle, pedestrian, and transportation planning work requiring analytical and communication skills, in planning processes of moderate difficulty involving community, strategic, and systemic transportation issues, and serve as resource to interested parties for a variety of bicycle, pedestrian, and transportation services.
Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Interpret and explain bicycle, pedestrian and related transportation plans, requirements, and related procedures to persons making inquiries or pursuing approval of construction plans including Minneapolis Transportation Action Plan, Vision Zero Action Plan, the City’s capital improvement program, or other efforts.
Ensure involvement of the community, neighborhood groups, property owners, land developers, business owners, governmental agencies, City Departments and others in bicycle, pedestrian, and related transportation planning projects.
Assist in the collection and compilation of data and other information for analysis of proposals and to aide in planning activities for bicycle, pedestrian, and other transportation modes.
Author or assist in the drafting of written reports, presentations, studies and proposals, project-based concept level designs and layouts.
Manage smaller bicycle and pedestrian projects and assist in large projects.
Train project managers in the proper use of transportation documents.
Attend meetings with various community groups and boards to provide explanation and facilitate discussion of various bicycle, pedestrian, and other transportation studies, and proposals.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, public hearings and stakeholder meetings.
Assist in utilizing technology in communications, grants research, file maintenance, record retention and project management; prepare, edit, format, and produce technical reports and displays.
Process and assist in the development of construction planning documents, using Local, State, and Federal transportation planning and engineering requirements and guidance, and best practices.
Respond to requests for information from the public, consultants, coworkers and decision-makers about bicycle, pedestrian, and transportation planning projects, principles and processes, policies, ordinances, and project implementation options.
Working Conditions: Normal office setting
Required Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in City, Regional, or Community Planning, Traffic Planning or Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent.
Minimum Experience: Two years of related experience.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
A resume is required. You must attach an updated resume to your application.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score 70% on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (CPE). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Professional Employees – City of Minneapolis
Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.
Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Experience with principles and practices of urban transportation planning for all modes of travel.
• Ability to utilize GIS for the preparation of maps, graphics, and detailed geospatial analytics.
• Experience with and ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate complex issues with critical, strategic, and creative thinking.
• Broad base knowledge of technology, computer usage, hardware and software applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply planning guidelines and ordinances.
• Knowledge of city planning and understanding of government processes.
• Understanding of street design, particularly NACTO, local, state, and federal design principles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to make and support recommendations.
• Ability to act independently and understand when to raise questions and issues.
• Work collaboratively on multiple projects and adapt as priorities change to meet deadlines.
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
