Senior Planner - Metropolitan Council

Minnesota City Jobs; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council in Minnesota seeks a Senior Planner to act as the primary liaison between the Council and local governments, coordinating meetings and presentations, communicating Council policies, and building strong collaborative relationships with community and government partners.

The role focuses on long-range planning, technical assistance, and coordination across regional programs, with hybrid teleworking options combining remote and onsite work.

Job description

The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area providing essential services to our region: transportation, wastewater treatment, growth and development of local communities, affordable housing programs, and regional park systems.

This position is eligible for hybrid (remote and onsite) teleworking.

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 rental assistance through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and delivering the Livable Communities Act grant programs.

The Senior Planner will serve as the primary liaison between the Council and local governments as a Sector Representative by coordinating meetings and presentations, communicating Council policies, elevating local perspectives on regional issues, providing technical assistance, and building strong collaborative relationships with community and government partners.

Learn and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metrocouncil