Statewide Travel Demand Modeling Director

Statewide Travel Demand Modeling Director | Salary Range : $41.09 - $59.07 / hourly; $85,795 - $123,338 / annually

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

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out :

This position may have 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 will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Join us in shaping the future of transportation in Minnesota by leading the state’s travel demand modeling efforts. In our Statewide Travel Demand Modeling Director role, you will direct the statewide travel demand forecasting program, guiding the development, refinement, and application of models and tools that inform critical transportation decisions. The individual in this position will also :

• Collaborate closely with the Metropolitan Council and other Metropolitan Planning Organizations to conduct travel behavior inventories and ensure that regional and statewide models work together seamlessly. Your expertise will help integrate modeling into planning, programming, project development, and policy analysis, supporting data-driven decisions across the agency.
• Play a key role in supporting the Transportation Impact Assessment Technical Advisory Committee, ensuring MnDOT’s models meet legislative requirements for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled. This position offers the opportunity to lead innovative modeling work that directly supports Minnesota’s transportation goals and environmental commitments.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits :

Here are the Minimum Qualifications :

Three years of professional supervisory (supervising professional employees) experience OR four years of advanced professional transportation planning experience.

Experience must also demonstrate the following :

Note : A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

APPLY ONLINE BY 12 / 02 / 2025 (only applications received on mn.gov / careers will be considered)

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Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330