JOB
We are the Metropolitan 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.Metro Transit is one of the country’s largest transit systems, employing more than 3,200 people and provides millions of rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail, and commuter trains, as well as resources 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: Planners within the Facilities Planning & Administration Department's Planning and Urban Design Team are responsible for planning capital improvements and guiding urban design for transit facilities. Transit facilities include physical assets such as accessible boarding areas, bus shelters, park & rides, transit centers, rail stations, bicycle parking, and support facilities (e.g., bus garages). They are expected to prepare long-range facility plans and policies; interpret designs and site plans; synthesize complex information into summaries and recommendations; and analyze and interpret data informing facility planning needs. Having a regionally based knowledge of transit operations, facility planners represent Metro Transit in coordinated transit planning activities. Collaborating with interested stakeholders, they ensure that planned facilities are consistent with regional policy and agency plans. The position will be filled either as an Associate Planner or Planner, based on a review of candidate qualifications. NOTE: This position and is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Associate Planner: Coordinates bus stop capital planning and tracking improvements to bus stops systemwide.Maintains data, GIS tools, and PowerBI tools.Prepares plans, charts, reports, presentations, and other documents as a team member or performs portions individually under close supervision, specific to the area of assignment.Assists higher level planners by securing information and analyzing, compiling, and interpreting data in the field of planning.Produces maps and plans by conducting GIS analysis of transit and planning issues.Assists higher level planners in scoping transit facility improvement projects.Coordinates reviews and prepares comments on roadway designs and development site plans impacting transit stops and facilities.Performs other related duties.Planner: Coordinates bus stop capital planning and tracking improvements to bus stops systemwide.Maintains data, GIS tools, and PowerBI tools.Leads planning studies or projects and organizes teams specific to these project areas.Analyzes, compiles, and interprets data for planning purposes.Produces maps and plans by conducting GIS analysis of transit and planning issues.Develops project scopes for transit stops and facility improvement projects.Applies knowledge of local government planning practices, methods and principles to the implementation of Council policies and practices.Coordinates review and prepares comments for complex roadway designs and development site plans impacting transit stops and facilities.Acts as key liaison to community and stakeholder groups related to capital projects and planning initiatives.Conducts technical assignments and review. Prepares staff reports, written analysis, and presents project updates.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Associate Planner: Union/Pay Grade: Non-Represented / Pay Grade EStatus: Non-ExemptSafety Sensitive: No Full Salary Range: $32.96-$53.50 Hourly |$68,556.80 - $111,280.00 AnnuallyPlanner: Union/Grade: Non-Represented / Pay Grade G Status: ExemptSafety Sensitive: NoFull Salary Range: $38.53-$62.53 Hourly | $80,142.40 - $130,062.40 AnnuallyWhat your work environment would be: 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.What steps the recruitment process involves: You must qualify at each of the numbered steps below to be considered a final candidate for the job.We review your minimum qualifications.We rate your education and experience.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 you're 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.IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.
