Project Selection Coordinator - MN Dept of Transportation
Project Selection Coordinator | Salary Range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / 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! Begin your journey today and check us out: 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.
Our Project Selection Coordinator provides professional planning and coordination for the agency’s transportation project selection policy and process. This position is responsible for implementing, assessing, and improving the project selection policy and process, including:
· Serving as the agency expert on the project selection policy,
· Leading the development of new updates or legislative change proposals to the policy,
· Developing and preparing legislative reports, and
· Facilitating engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn About Our 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:
Two years of advanced professional planning experience that demonstrates the following:
Experience developing and/or implementing policies, plans, programs, or processes.
Experience leading and/or facilitating internal and external groups and meetings.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI or similar software.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.
APPLY ONLINE BY 10/23/2026 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)
Go to www.mn.gov/careers & click “Search Open Positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “97275” in the Keywords search box & click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: MN Crossroads
Visit www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/ for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.
Contact: Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330