Manager, Multimodal Transportation Planning

After a period of on-site onboarding, this position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement (combining remote and on-site work). Occasional travel is expected between primary Council work sites in the Twin Cities metro area and visits to local government partners, agencies, and other organizational partners as needed. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Lead the implementation of the team's work program, including creating identified products, managing consultant-led projects, and delegating and overseeing work to staff within the team.

• Create a multiyear work program for the team and coordinate it with work across the MTS Planning department.
• Delegate work program projects to staff and provide direction on project expectations.
• Manage consultant-led projects by creating work scopes, providing direction to consultants, coordinating reviews by internal and external partners, and managing administrative requirements (e.g., finance, procurement).
• Update relevant senior management, staff, and partners on work program status, including presentations to policy boards, technical committees, and working groups.
• Proactively identify and recommend new work projects to senior management through discussions with staff and partners.

Manage a team of planners, including workload, oversight, and direction of the work of direct reports.

• Identify projects for the team and manage the workload across the team.
• Provide staff supervision, direction, and oversight to team members, assisting in the implementation of the team's work. Coach employees on strengths, weaknesses, and growth opportunities.
• Track projects external to the team to identify opportunities for team members to engage in outside work that may impact their work or require coordination.
• Develop a team structure, meetings, and human resources needs for the team, and communicate these needs to leadership.
• Review team deliverables and provide feedback to ensure consistent application of Council policies, plans, and procedures across the team's work.

Lead regional planning work related to transit, bicycle, and pedestrian systems.

• Participate in and advise on multimodal planning work being led by partner agencies, including community plans, corridor plans, and state or regional plans.
• Develop and manage a work program for the multimodal planning team, including identifying team and department needs, delegating and overseeing work, and leading high-profile planning projects.

Lead regional policy discussions on work related to transit, bicycle, and pedestrian systems.

• Lead discussions on multimodal planning with regional stakeholders and be responsive to feedback and regional needs.

• Participate in and advise on projects where regional policy on transit, bicycle, and pedestrian systems is applied, such as the Regional Solicitation, local Comprehensive Plan reviews, and state transportation plans.
• Assist transportation partners in implementing regional policy on local projects by providing advice, tools, professional connections, and other resources.

Any of the following combinations of experience in multimodal transportation planning, programming, and policy development, and completed education in geography, urban planning, engineering, public policy, or related field:

• Bachelor's degree or higher with six (6) years of experience, including three (3) years of project management, OR supervisory experience.
• Associate degree with eight (8) years of experience, including three (3) years of project management, OR supervisory experience.
• High school diploma/GED with ten (10) years of experience, including three (3) years of project management, OR supervisory experience.

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

  More about why you should join us!

Union/Salary Grade: MANA, Grade J
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. 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 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 job-related and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a 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.