Do you want a career that makes a difference in rural communities throughout Northwest Minnesota? Excited for new opportunities to utilize, establish and advance your talents and skills in new ways? If so, we want YOU to join our innovative and professional team!

The Northwest Regional Development Commission (NWRDC) is looking for a dedicated transportation planner to develop, coordinate and/or manage diverse programs and projects with cities, counties, and other organizations in a seven-county region.

Passionate candidates that are willing to create/foster solutions to meet locally identified needs and develop community partnerships are ideal for this position. Be a part of a team that is taking the lead on championing rural communities and the public!

We are committed to meeting local needs with a collaborative approach combined with ingenuity, equity, and inclusion.What type of individual are we looking for?

Education:

Preferred education includes a degree in planning, urban studies, public administration, project management, geography, environmental studies, or a related field.

Experience:

· 2 to 5 years of equivalent experience preferred.

· Utilizing planning principles and practices to coordinate transportation enhancement processes in a multi-county area. Knowledge of GIS mapping for utilization in planning research and analysis preferred. Knowledge and applications in the use of Microsoft Office Program Suite. ArcGIS.

· Occasional overnight meetings, in-region meetings and regular travel is required.

· Willing to consider hybrid or remote work after the training period.

· Public speaking experience preferred.

· Creation of GIS maps/databases.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,542.00 - $72,089.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Warren, MN 56762: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Warren, MN 56762

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