Basic Function

Ramsey County Public Works is seeking to hire two (2) Senior Transportation Planners. These planners will have separate job focuses with the one focusing on roadway side of multi-modal planning and the other focusing on the transit and bicycle-pedestrian side of multi-modal planning. Both positions have the option to follow a hybrid work schedule with two days in office and three days working from home.

The transit-focused position will office out of the Ramsey County Courthouse in Saint Paul. Work tasks will include, but not limited to:

• Manage development of multimodal transportation plans and projects.
• Managing the implementation of Ramsey County's 2050 All Abilities Transportation Plan and potential reallocation of sales tax and regional railroad authority levy funds to county-wide projects.
• Coordinate internally with Ramsey County staff and with external project partners on information sharing and technical analysis in developing and advancing transportation projects.
• Meet and confer with elected officials, technical experts, media, public groups, and the community to explain and promote the County's interests concerning transportation projects, plans, proposals, and pending legislation.
• Provide relevant information and communication for elected officials and the public during projects, including the creation of fact sheets, reports, and maps.
• Prepare and manage the process for the issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFP's) related to transportation projects, including development of work scope, RFP documentation, proposal evaluation, and selection.
• Present information to elected officials, agency partners, and the community. Prepare staff reports for county board action.
• Prepare grant applications for transportation plans and projects.

An ideal candidate will possess knowledge of multi-modal planning with experience in developing transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects as well as working with a wide range of agency and community partners, including the Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Transportation, cities, and counties. Ability to multi-task while working independently or in a group setting with excellent organization and communication skills is key. This position will report to the Transit Projects Manager.

The roadway-focused position will work out of Public Works in Arden Hills and work will include, but is not limited to:

• Managing the implementation of Ramsey County's 2050 All Abilities Transportation Plan and potential reallocation of sales tax and regional railroad authority levy funds to county-wide projects.
• County State Aid Highway designation changes and Metropolitan Council Functional Classification updates for Ramsey County.
• Federal and State solicitations preparation and submittals for Ramsey County.
• Lead staff for transportation-related committees and study teams for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, neighboring counties, cities, Metro Transit and others.
• Integration of multi-modal planning into county roadway projects consistent with the 2050 All Abilities Transportation Plan including multi-use paths, sidewalks, safe routes to school and transit (transitways, arterial bus rapid transit and local route service).
• Coordination with various divisions in Public Works including Program Delivery and Planning.
• Meet and confer with elected officials, technical experts, media, public groups, and the community to explain and promote the County's interests concerning transportation projects, plans, proposals, and pending legislation.
• Prepare and manage the process for the issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFP's) related to transportation projects, including development of work scope, RFP documentation, proposal evaluation, and selection.
• Prepare staff reports for county board action.
• Prepare grant applications for transportation plans and projects.

An ideal candidate will possess knowledge of multi-modal planning, roadway classification systems, have experience working with the Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Transportation, cities, and counties, and have the ability to multi-task while working independently or in a group setting with excellent organization and communication skills. This position will report to the Deputy Director of Public Works – Multimodal Planning.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in transportation planning, urban studies, regional planning, urban geography, or a closely related field.

Experience: Six years of experience in transportation planning and managing multi-modal transportation projects and studies.

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Preferred: A Master's Degree.