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Metropolitan Council Planning Analyst – Water & Climate in 390 Robert St. N St. Paul, Minnesota
Planning Analyst – Water & Climate
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Planning Analyst – Water & Climate
Salary
$89,003.20 - $144,372.80 Annually
Location
390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2024-00282
Division
Environmental Services
Department
Water Resources
Opening Date
12/16/2024
Closing Date
12/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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WHO WE ARE
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. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Environmental Services (ES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. ES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. ES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
As a Planning Analyst in Water Resources, you will play a vital role in leading and supporting the climate planning efforts by the Council to ensure the sustainability, reliability, and stability of water resources and water utility services for the Twin Cities' seven-county metropolitan area. This position will include creating and updating climate decision-making tools, organizing and implementing internal efforts from our Climate Action Work Plan, project management, and supporting water-related policy and planning work through technical assistance and plan reviews to ensure the Council is producing highly valued and credible information for making local and regional planning decisions. This work requires an extensive professional background in climate resiliency and mitigation.
This position's work helps to fulfill the Council's legislative mandate for surface water and water supply planning. It also supports collaboration among water utility and policy stakeholders, which is critical to fulfilling the Council's Water Resources Planning work plan and implementing the Climate Action Work Plan, Regional Development Guide, Water Policy Plan, and Metro Area Water Supply Plan.
What you would do in this job
Leads the development of deliverables of the Climate Action Work Plan, such as an update of the Localized Flooding Assessment Tool and other internally focused actions/tools to improve the climate resiliency of Environmental Services’ planning and operations.
Initiates and manages projects with external consultants to create climate tools and resources for internal and external uses, including coordination with stakeholders who may be partners in those projects.
Analyzes, compiles, and interprets climate and water data for planning purposes.
Participates in climate-related project teams and initiatives led by other units of the Council or external agencies.
Collaborates with state and regional partners to coordinate with them on their climate and water planning efforts at the region- and state-wide levels.
Reviews local surface water management plans, local water supply plans, watershed management plans, water and climate-related elements of community comprehensive plan updates and amendments, climate-related elements of environmental assessment worksheets, and similar environmental documents, and coordinates reviews with other planning staff.
Represents the Council with regulatory agencies, local interests, neighborhood groups, city, county, state, and federal governmental units, industrial user groups, and other interested parties.
Builds competency, takes meaningful action, and contributes to advancing racial equity within the Council and across the Twin Cities region.
Develops written communication materials for internal and external use (e.g., website content, press releases, newsletters, etc.).
Creates and delivers presentations to a variety of internal and external partners.
Applies knowledge of local government climate and water-related planning practices, methods, and principles to implement Council policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Education/Experience:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in city, urban, or environmental planning or a field related to the area of assignment. Five (5) years of planning-related experience must have included two years of project management or team lead experience.
Equivalency:A master's degree in a related field will be considered two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities.
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
Experience in planning and executing technical projects focusing on water sustainability and climate resiliency.
Leading multiple cross-divisional teams to embed climate-related work in utility operations and water planning.
Experience developing and implementing climate and water-related tools focusing on water sustainability and reliability to support planning and policy decisions.
Experience and familiarity with environmental plan review.
Knowledge of state and federal climate and water resources-related regulations and standards.
Knowledge of intergovernmental relationships involved with Minnesota's climate planning and water resources management.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, service providers, and coworkers to promote an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values diversity among all employees.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, preparing concise and accurate planning documents, reports, correspondence, and memos for various audiences, including staff, government and regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public.
Experience analyzing and interpreting data and communicating information in support of management and policy decisions.
Skilled in developing and fostering collaborative relationships within the staff and with outside organizations, including environmental groups, industry, representatives of federal and state agencies, and local governments.
Skilled in dealing with conflict and responding to stressful situations calmly and effectively.
Ability to communicate with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to identify problems, analyze issues, and implement resolutions.
Skilled at managing multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing without direct supervision, handling critical deadlines, and maintaining high accuracy
Experience working and collaborating with diverse colleagues or stakeholders.
What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:
Ability to review local surface water management plans, local water supply plans, watershed management plans, water and climate-related elements of community comprehensive plan updates and amendments, climate-related aspects of environmental assessment worksheets, and similar environmental documents.
Understanding of land planning legislation about the metro area and its relationship to water resources/water supply management legislation.
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and consistently and effectively apply policy guidelines of the Council.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply Council policy effectively in policy analysis or development.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to perform technical analysis using spreadsheet and database programs.
What you can expect from us:
We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
We encourage employees to develop 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! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)
Additional information
Union/Grade: AFSCME/Grade I
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office setting. The position requires working at outdoor events in various weather conditions. Travel between the primary worksite and other sites.
What steps the recruitment process involves:
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 completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check that verifies education, employment, and criminal history. 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 relate to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
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 region's diversity 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.
We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:
Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance
The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:
Well@Work clinic
bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
parking at many job locations
fitness centers at many job locations
Employee Assistance Program
extensive health and wellness programs and resources
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Applicant Instructions: It is important thatyour application shows all relevant education and experienceyou possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.
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Employee Referral
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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.
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Select the option below that reflects your education and experience level.
Master's degree or higher in City, Urban, Climate Related or Environmental Policy or Planning, or a related field AND at least two (2) years of experience in water policy and planning
Bachelor's degree in City, Urban, Climate Related or Environmental Policy or Planning, or a related field AND at least four (4) years of experience in water policy and planning
Associate degree in City, Urban, Climate Related or Environmental Policy or Planning, or a related field AND at least six (6) years of experience in water and climate policy and planning
None of the above
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Please describe your overall experience working in climate and water policy and planning. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."
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Please describe your experience developing and implementing climate and water projects, plans, or policies. Include where you obtained this experience and a description of your job duties. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."
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Please select the areas below with which you have work experience (select all that apply).
Experience in planning and executing technical projects that focus on water sustainability and climate resiliency
Experience developing and implementing climate and water-related tools focusing on water sustainability and reliability to support planning and policy decisions
Experience and familiarity with environmental plan review
Experience and knowledge of state and federal climate and water resources-related regulations and standards
Experience and knowledge of intergovernmental relationships involved with climate planning and water resources management in Minnesota
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If you answered that you have experience planning and executing technical projects in question #7, describe your project management experience. Please describe the types of projects led, description and size of project team, and results achieved. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."
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If you answered that you have experience developing and implementing climate and water-related tools in question #7, describe your experience. Please describe your technical familiarity with using Geographic Information System and/or other climate or water-related models or analyses, including your proficiency level, types of projects, and types of analysis performed. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience working with colleagues or stakeholders who are very different than you (i.e., gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, etc.). If this does not apply to you, indicate ‘N/A.’
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Website
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