Senior Transportation Planner

Job Posting End Date: April 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $85,363 to $102,440 ($41.04 to $49.25 per hour). The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on 04/25/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

At the Anoka County Transportation Division, it is our vision to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and eliminating traffic congestion. The department has an immediate opening for a Senior Transportation Planner who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include preparing, reviewing, and providing expert comment on technical analyses and reports, maps, memos, and other high-priority highway documents, including highway improvement plans and traffic studies, especially those relevant to transportation planning, and communicating project impact to the local community.

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of May 5th, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $85,363 to $102,440 ($41.04 to $49.25 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363 to $119,496 ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits, and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoa County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.  
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Transportation Planner.

• Prepare and manage submittals for federal and state funding solicitations, oversee the Requests for Proposal (RFP) process for transportation projects, including developing project scopes, drafting RFP documents, evaluating proposals, interviewing consultants, participating in selection committees, negotiating contracts and budgets, and presenting final recommendations to the Transportation Committee and board members.
• Prepare, review, and provide expert comment on technical analyses and reports, maps, memos, and other high priority highway documents, including highway improvement plans and traffic studies, especially those relevant to transportation planning, and communicating project impact to the local community.
• Attend and participate in meetings with government agencies, committees, and public forums, and lead discussion on select topics.
• Manage and lead planning projects by reviewing the work of consultants for accuracy and political implications; manage project budget by monitoring expenditures and invoices, making budget adjustments as needed, or seeking additional funds through grants or other opportunities for Anoka County Transportation Division.
• Facilitate open houses and public meetings with members of the general public regarding assigned projects, including planning and setup of events; preparing information; arranging for guest presenters, including elected officials; and talking with members of the public and the media to explain the project and answer questions.
• Overseeing the ADA transition plan,
•  Coordinate with local agencies to conduct studies to support the County’s 5-year Highway Improvement Program
• Participate in Met Council Technical Advisory Committee
• Maintain knowledge of regional and state transportation policies and practices.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or m