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.
As a Water and Climate 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 organizing and implementing internal efforts from our Climate Action Work Plan, project management, creating and updating climate decision-making tools, 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, adaptation, and mitigation.
This position’s work helps to fulfill the Council’s legislative mandates 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 education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Any of the following combinations in completed education (with major coursework in city, urban, or environmental planning; engineering; environmental sciences; or closely related field) and experience (in water or climate policy and planning):
Bachelor’s degree with five years of experience, including some project management or team lead experience
Master’s degree with three years of experience, including some project management or team lead experience
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):
Experience planning and executing technical projects focusing on water sustainability and climate resiliency of water systems.
Experience leading multiple interdisciplinary 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 reviewing water and/or climate plans.
Experience applying State of Minnesota and federal climate- and water resources-related regulations and standards to work.
Experience and familiarity with intergovernmental relationships involved with Minnesota’s climate planning and water resources management.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders, service providers, and coworkers that promote an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values diversity among all employees.
Anticipated starting salary range: $95,805 – $135,000
