The Sustainability and Public Health Coordinators lead and support the implementation of sustainability and public health initiatives within MnDOT’s Office of Sustainability and Public Health (OSPH) at the district level. This position advises agency leadership and staff on improving or developing business processes to advance climate action, equity, public health, and transportation-related outcomes. The coordinator will plan, manage, and sustain agency-wide priorities that reflect innovative practices and new legislative mandates. Reporting to the Integration Unit Supervisor, the coordinator will collaborate with district staff to translate state and federal directives into local operations and project delivery. Key responsibilities include providing technical expertise, guidance, and tools; facilitating implementation efforts; delivering training and support; and acting as a lead resource for integrating sustainability and public health into district planning, project development, and operations.

Travel throughout Minnesota,1-3 times a month, including occasional overnight stays, is required. Please note: This posting is being used to fill three (3) vacancies.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• Some telework may be available
• And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of advanced professional planning experience that demonstrates:

• Experience working in transportation, public health, or urban studies.
• Experience facilitating processes with staff, the public or stakeholders. 
• Experience making presentations to staff, the public or stakeholders. 

NOTE: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 8/15/2025:

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
2. Click “Search open positions”
3. Enter the Job Opening ID “87711” in the Keywords search box and click “>>” 
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Click “Apply for Job”
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Professional Organization/Association - APA Iowa

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us

651-370-0971