Statewide Travel Demand Modeling Director - MN Dept of Transportation
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: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/
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: https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits/
· Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
· Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
· Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
· Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
· At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office
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:
Experience with travel demand modeling theory and practices.
Experience working as a project leader or lead worker.
Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis and research techniques.
Experience interpreting and applying federal and state transportation planning legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
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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Enter the Job Opening ID “90202” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
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Visit https://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.
Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330