Job Description

Senior Transit Analyst | Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

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

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out:

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and 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.

The MnDOT Office of Transit and Active Transportation provides oversight, planning, and technical assistance to over 30 transit system providers throughout Greater Minnesota (outside of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area).

Our Senior Transit Analyst position will be the technical lead on executing transit plans and projects, such as the Greater Minnesota Transit Plan (statewide), 5-year implementation plans (regional), and ongoing Service Planning technical assistance to transit systems. The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Strategic management of transit data and processes/procedures and monitoring and analyzing transit system trends and performance.
• Analyzing system trends and performance includes maintaining real-time dashboards of metrics such as ridership, revenue hours, revenue miles, fleet vehicles, operating expenses and asset management.
• Serve as the technical liaison representing transit interests to other MnDOT offices and external partners.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more 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 experience that demonstrates an understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and computer-generated cartography that demonstrates:

• Experience researching, analyzing, visualizing, and reporting data.
• Experience with advanced statistical tools to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis.

A Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Surveying, Engineering, Planning or Computer Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

APPLY ONLINE BY 5/5/2025 (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

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