Associate Transportation Planner Jobs in Minnesota

Salary: $123,077.76 - $143,981.76 Annually
Location : Minneapolis Public Service Building, 505 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00293
Department: Public Works - Transportation Planning & Programming
Division: PW Planning & Programming
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: CNR
Position Description
The Transportation Planning Supervisor manages the day-to-day workflow and team of transportation professionals across the Transportation Planning and Programming Division. This position acts as a key leader within the division for City staff and is a key strategic partner within the agency. It often leads conversations with elected officials and department heads and serves in a key leadership role for cross-divisional work. that includes working with other representatives outside the City enterprise.
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

1. Hire and direct workflow for team of Senior Transportation Planners, Transportation Planners, Associate Transportation Planners, Public Works Communication and Outreach Coordinators, Graphic Designers and intermittent fellows, interns, and Urban Scholars.
2. Manage, direct, and supervise subordinate planners and employees engaged in the delivery of capital improvements, planning projects and initiatives.
3. Annually develop the transportation elements of the Capital Improvement Program for adoption and inclusion in the Mayor's budget, outlining the public commitment to the residents of Minneapolis for what transportation projects will occur over the next 6 years. Oversee the CIP process for Public Works at large.
4. Oversee team responsible for securing outside funding and grants to deliver the City's capital transportation program.
5. Strategically help shape the framework and policy recommendation for approval by City Engineer and Public Works Director and adoption by City Council and Mayor to direct the transportation vision and work for the City, including Minneapolis 2050, the Transportation Action Plan, the Racial Equity Framework for Transportation, Vision Zero, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Plan for Public Works.
6. Represent City interests in regional transit projects including Green and Blue Line Extensions, BRT projects, etc. and ensure projects are built to advance City's adopted transit-related vision and goals.
7. Coordinate with County and State capital projects to ensure City policy and design guidelines are being met on transportation projects in the city that are led by other jurisdictions.
8. Negotiate, draft, manage and administer contracts and agreements with consultants, contractors, and external organizations to achieve goals and protect the City's interest in various projects.
9. Ensure staff in division are contributing to overall work product of division - help problem solve and clear obstacles for team to effectively deliver projects, and ensure high-quality work across division.
10. Create and maintain the City's Street Design Guide, which provides critical direction of how streets are designed, and transportation projects implemented within the city.
11. Develop and ensure appropriately-scaled materials for public communication and engagement on the work of the division - sharing with the public what projects and initiatives we are undertaking and why, including potential impacts.
12. Represent city interests with elected officials, community stakeholders, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and the media to craft policy and implement capital projects.
13. Maintain working knowledge of latest state and national engineering design standards and best practices for multimodal street design.
14. Develop professional relationships with other agencies, private sector and others involved in developing policy, planning studies, and infrastructure projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Office environment
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Design or Engineering or related fields
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Ten years of related work experience
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
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 shows 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 not represented by a collective bargaining agreement. For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit:
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 three months 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

1. Ability to manage and motivate team of transportation professionals.
2. Ability to manage large, complicated transportation projects or plans/policies with multiple stakeholders.
3. Ability to develop and execute public engagement plans.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with policymakers, etc.
5. Considerable knowledge of engineering principles and practices and their application in the assigned area.
6. Considerable knowledge of budgeting, report preparation and administrative procedures.
7. Considerable knowledge of assessing fit for grant opportunities to leverage City resources to achieve transportation goals.
8. Considerable knowledge of the principles, policies and practices of the Public Works Department and City Government.
9. Knowledge of bidding processes and contract management.
10. Ability to plan, organize and administer activities in the assigned area, and supervise subordinate staff.
11. Ability to identify issues of concern and effectively resolve them.

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 employer.
Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the
Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.
Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.
Life insurance
The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and
Paid parental leave
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.
Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: The program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
• Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine's, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.
Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, the , health club discounts and more.
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How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply)

• Recruiter
• City of Minneapolis website
• City of Minneapolis employee
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• Friend, family, or community
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• None of the above

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Please specify where you heard about this position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association).
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What is the highest level of education you have successfully completed in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Urban Design, or closely related field?

• No Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

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How many years of professional experience do you have managing transportation plans, policy development, and planning initiatives?

• No experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 10
• 10 years but less than 15
• 15 or more years

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How many years of supervisory experience or other equivalent experience managing work direction?

• No experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 8
• 8 years but less than 10
• 10 or more years

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Please select your experience managing transportation projects or developing plans, policies, and reports. (Check all that apply).

• Develop multimodal concept layouts
• Manage/direct a team
• Conduct community engagement
• Management of project scope and budget
• Preparation of recommendations to executive leadership and/or legislative bodies
• Development of capital investment plans, including prioritization methodology
• No experience in the above

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Please select your supervisory experience (Check all that apply).

• Oversee the day to day supervision of one or more direct reports
• Oversee the day to day supervision of five or mo