Traffic Forecasting & Analysis Section Supervisor - Minnesota Department of Transportation : Job Details

Traffic Forecasting & Analysis Section Supervisor | Salary Range: $40.48 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,522 - $121,521 / 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 at our Central Office in St. Paul, MN!

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out:

This position may offer flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or 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 a minimum of 50% of days each month or potentially more frequently as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Our Traffic Forecasting & Analysis Section Supervisor position will direct and manage the Traffic Forecasting & Analysis (TFA) Section in the Office of Transportation System Management (OTSM), so that timely and reliable traffic data is available to support MnDOT, county, city, and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Regional Development Commissions (RDCs) transportation planning, engineering design, construction, operation, and maintenance needs. Principal responsibilities include:

• Management of the department's statewide traffic monitoring program that provides data on traffic volumes, classifications, vehicle weights, speeds, and travel times.
• Leadership, technical expertise, and support for District traffic volume and Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESAL) forecasting activities.

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:

Three years of professional supervisory (supervising professional employees) experience OR four years of advanced professional experience.

Experience must also demonstrate the following:

• Experience with traffic monitoring and forecasting, including collection, analysis, archiving, and reporting.
• Experience with transportation modeling theories, including computer packages and models.
• Experience working as a project leader, demonstrating the ability to motivate and direct the work of other staff on projects and work tasks.
• Experience coordinating and facilitating diverse stakeholder groups while balancing a range of perspectives and needs.

Note: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, GIS, Planning, or closely related field substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.

APPLY ONLINE BY 9/18/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

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Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - [email protected] | 612.###.####