Planner or Senior Planner

We are theMetropolitan Council the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation wastewater and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Councils Metro Transit Division is one of the countrys largest transit systems employs more than 3000 people and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses light rail and commuter trains as well as a resource for those who carpool vanpool walk or bike in the Twin Cities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Service Development is responsible for planning analyzing and scheduling existing and future bus and rail service schedules. Planners within the Service Development department analyze develop recommend and implement improvements and innovations to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Metro Transit and regional transit service. Within the System Planning group this role will focus on recommending and implementing Transit Advantage projects such as the Better Bus Routes program and bus lanes.

• Planner:
  • Supports and administers Transit Advantage planning assignments; gathers and analyzes data on assigned projects; and prepares summary reports. Performs a portion of a major project as a team member under general supervision. Examples of projects include Better Bus Routes and bus lane implementations.
  • Coordinates with transitway and roadway projects including participation in technical working groups providing input on Transit Advantage elements to be incorporated with a project and coordinating with internal stakeholders on review of designs.
  • Performs system performance monitoring including understanding the impact of Transit Advantage projects developing techniques to perform pre- and post-implementation analysis and communicating performance information to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Researches investigates and surveys available sources for information related to various planning projects.
  • Prepares plans maps diagrams and graphs and drafts staff reports.
  • Collaborate with internal planners and engineers to review roadway projects and design Transit Advantage projects.
  • May act as liaison with interest groups communities counties regional and state agencies.
  • Provides assistance on technical and procedural aspects of planning.
  • Performs other related duties.
• Senior Planner:
  • Manages and administers Transit Advantage planning assignments; gathers and analyzes data on assigned projects; and prepares summary reports. Independently leads major projects as a team member with general supervision. Examples of projects include Better Bus Routes and bus lane implementations.
  • Manages elements of the overall Transit Advantages program such as the Better Bus Routes program. Analyze and recommend future projects; prepare budgets and capital improvements program or operating funding requests.
  • Coordinates with transitway and roadway projects including participation in technical working groups providing input on Transit Advantage elements to be incorporated with a project and coordinating with internal stakeholders on review of designs.
  • System performance monitoring including understanding the impact of Transit Advantage projects developing techniques to perform pre- and post-implementation analysis and communicating performance information to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analyzes and interprets existing policies plans and implementation programs relating to Transit Advantages.
  • Prepares plans; relates plans to goals and policies and analyzes possible conflicts or contradictions; prepares graphic material and prepares summary reports.
  • Develops scopes of work for various levels pf plans projects and guidance documents and manage assigned projects.
  • Act as liaison with interest groups communities counties regional and state agencies.
  • May oversee the work of lower-level professional planning staff technicians and student interns on project basis.
  • Performs other related duties.

Planner:(Non-Represented Grade G FLSA Exempt Full Salary Range: $82555.20 - $133972.80 Annually

Any of the following combinations of experience (in city urban or environmental planning or related area) and completed education (degree field of study in Urban Planning Geography Urban Studies or closely related field):

• A masters degree withone (1) year experience
• A bachelors degree withthree (3) years of experience
• An associate degree withfive (5) years of experience
• A high school diploma or GED withseven (7) years of experience

Senior Planner:(Non-Represented Grade H FLSA Exempt Full Salary Range: $89232.00 - $144830.40 Annually

• A masters degree withtwo (2) years experience
• A bachelors degree withfour (4) years of experience
• An associate degree withsix (6) years of experience
• A high school diploma or GED witheight (8) years of experience

• Degree in City Urban or Environmental Planning.
• Experience in planning transit/transportation projects.
• Experience with novel data analysis and interpretation using ArcGIS R Python or other software packages.
• Experience and skill in presentations and public speaking with ability to tailor material for different audiences.
• Experience promoting an equitable

positive and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity

among all employees.
What knowledge skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel ability to perform technical analysis using spreadsheet and database programs knowledge of GIS highly desirable.
• Knowledge of policy analysis and planning principles methods and theory.
• Knowledge of Council policies practices and operational procedures (in the policy area relevant to the job).
• Basic knowledge of the governmental environment in which the Council works as it applies to the policy area of the position.
• Ability to relate responsibilities to policy and planning process.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and consistently and effectively apply the policy guidelines of the Council.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant Council stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and interpret Council policy and apply it effectively in the policy analysis or development process.

1. We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
2. We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
3. We provide a competitive salary excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

Union/Grade: Planner: Non-Represented/Grade G;Senior Planner: Non-Represented/Grade H

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Environment:Work is performed in a standard office setting. Position is required to work at outdoor events in various weather conditions. Travel between primary worksite and other sites.This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We administer a skills assessment.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only) and a background check which verifies education employment and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job youre applying for is safety sensitive is a supervisory or management job is in the Finance Information Services Audit or Human Resources departments or has access to financial records files/databases cash vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

PD/TCC postings that require fingerprinting:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only) and a background check which verifies education employment and criminal history. All applicants background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in order to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job youre applying for is safety sensitive is a supervisory or management job is in the Finance Information Services Audit or Human Resources departments or has access to financial records files/databases cash vouchers or transit fare cards. All applicants background checks and fingerprints must be cleared by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in order to be a user of their CJIS system. Failure to be cleared by BCA will automatically nullify any job offer extended. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.