Senior Planner – Regional Development & Equity (Hybrid)

Metropolitan Council; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework options

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The Metropolitan Council, Community Development Division, seeks up to three Senior Planners to join a collaborative team in the Twin Cities region. After onboarding onsite, the role offers a hybrid telework arrangement with occasional travel to partner sites and communities across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Candidates should bring strong local planning and policy experience and a commitment to equity. Typical duties include leading land-use policy initiatives, reviewing local plans, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, urban or environmental studies or related field.
• Master’s degree and/or significant planning experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting and communicating technical information to lay audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reviews of local comprehensive plans, amendments, and environmental reviews.
• Develop policy assessments, plans, and regional policies.
• Provide technical assistance to local governments for planning and implementation.
• Lead or support multiple planning projects and ensure timely delivery.
• Foster equity and collaborative relationships across stakeholders.

Skills

Local planning

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geography, urban or environmental studies

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Job description

The Metropolitan Council, Community Development Division, seeks up to three Senior Planners to join a collaborative team in the Twin Cities region. After onboarding onsite, the role offers a hybrid telework arrangement with occasional travel to partner sites and communities across Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Candidates should bring strong local planning and policy experience and a commitment to equity. Typical duties include leading land-use policy initiatives, reviewing local plans, and supporting