Livable Communities Program Associate - Associate Planner

WHO WE ARE

Please include a cover letter with your application. Resumes will NOT be reviewed so please provide complete, detailed information on your application form.

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.

The Community Development Division is responsible for the Council's regional long-range planning efforts; planning and technical assistance to local governments; planning for and funding the regional parks and open space system; delivering rent assistance through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and delivering the Livable Communities Act grant programs.

In Community Development, we have set the following goals to guide our work :

• Our division builds competency, takes meaningful actions, and creates the necessary infrastructure to advance racial equity.
• Our division's workplace culture is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

The Livable Communities Act (LCA) team delivers funding to help communities achieve development goals that create more housing choices, support living wage job creation, and connect jobs, housing, and regional amenities to create a more equitable region. The work unit also includes regional housing policy planning, which works with local governments to identify and plan for their future housing needs.

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

The entry-level Livable Communities Program Associate (Associate Planner-AFS) will join a collaborative Livable Communities and Housing team of 11 people from planning, policy, and related backgrounds with values centered on equity, service, relationships, innovation, and accountability.

The person in this position will :

Anticipated starting salary range (DOQ

Full salary range : $68,078 - $110,490

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What you would do in this job

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations in completed education (degree with coursework in geography, urban planning, political science, public policy, sociology, economics, or related field) and experience (in grantmaking, real estate development, lending, affordable housing, transportation, environmental services or cleanup, public policy, community engagement, planning, or related field) :

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications) :

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job :

What you can expect from us :

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union / Grade : AFSCME / Grade E

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

What your work environment would be :

You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves :

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 .