This position exists to contribute to transportation planning studies and research activities for MnDOT’s District 8.  This position leads/supports planning and programming for transportation studies to further state and regional transportation goals and priorities, develop integrated transportation plans, studies, and investment programs; coordinate with and participate in state, regional and local planning efforts; and prepare and implement public involvement processes. This position defines scope, objectives, risk and analysis in the preparation of statewide, district, modal, system, corridor, and project plans and studies, as well as in the implementation and monitoring of investments in the District 8 portion of MnDOT’s 4-year Minnesota State Transportation Im