Manager, Asset Planning

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

More information about us on our website.

The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides ridership through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk, or bike in the Twin Cities.

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

The Metro Transit Manager, Asset Planning and Reporting position is the overall leader for the asset planning work unit within the Asset Management department. This position will be responsible for working with cross-functional teams to develop and implement division-wide asset management planning efforts that enable lifecycle asset management and support FTA compliance.

They will work across divisions to support Council-wide asset management policies and practices. This position will manage the Program Manager, Transit Asset Management and 2 planners to accomplish goals and objectives efficiently and effectively. This position supports Metropolitan Council Asset Management objectives through collaboration and facilitation with a broad spectrum of internal stakeholders.

What you would do in this job

1. Effectively manage direct report staff, with overall responsibility for the day-to-day execution of Asset Management's asset planning and reporting work program.

• In alignment with agency, department, and team goals and work plans, manage team performance : set clear expectations and accountability, develop work plans and goals, manage progress, remove barriers, coach for desired results, and clearly communicate feedback to develop and retain staff and achieve work unit goals.
• Develop positive coaching relationships, maintain ongoing communication, and meet regularly with direct report staff to provide support and oversight for tasks, remove barriers to progress, and ensure accountability for program goals.
• Partner with peer business units to coordinate work needs, assess requirements, recommend solutions, and design work efforts.
• Meet regularly with Director to report progress and barriers, and define strategies to overcoming these barriers.

2. Lead the business activities of the Asset Management asset planning unit, providing management and oversight to individual contributors performing the following work activities.

3. Provide strategic and tactical leadership and advice on asset planning within Metro Transit as part of MT Asset Management leadership team.

4. Procurement, Vendor Management & Governance : Conduct procurements for professional services and govern process according to business needs; maintain constructive working relationships with vendors.

5. Asset Management leadership : Contribute to establishing and achieving department-wide objectives.

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

Any of the following combinations of education and progressively responsible experience in capital planning, asset planning, public policy, or a related field-including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience :

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Skills in :

Ability to :

Additional information

Union / Grade : Transit Managers Supervisors Association (TMSA) / Pay Grade J

FLSA Status : Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

What your work environment will be : Most of the work time is performed in a standard office setting. Travel to various locations in the seven county metropolitan areas will be required with occasional out-of-state travel.

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 an accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us .