Program Coordinator, Bicycle & Shared Mobility

Program Coordinator, Bicycle & Shared Mobility

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. How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region : The Program Coordinator, Bicycle & Shared Mobility coordinates and implements multimodal infrastructure on the Metro Transit network to support first and last mile connections to transit stops and stations. The position will manage the bike parking program, coordinate operations of shared mobility infrastructure, and provide technical guidance on best practices for first / last mile connections to transit.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What You Would Do In This Job

1. Manage Bike Parking Program :

• Administer operations of the secure bike parking system, including older keyed lockers, new keyless lockers, bike-and-rides, associated technology systems, contracts, and customer communications.
• Develop and maintain procedures for operations of bicycle parking systems.
• Plan and manage improvements to bicycle parking at transit stations and facilities, including expansion and modernization of the bike locker system.
• Coordinate implementation of plans for bicycle parking.

2. Coordinate and support shared mobility pilots, operations and infrastructure :

3. Provide technical guidance on best practices for first / last mile connections to transit :

What Education and Experience Are Required For This Job (Minimum Qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of work experience in planning or program management; and completed education in engineering, transportation, public administration, urban planning, business, or a closely related field.

What Additional Skills And Experience Would Be Helpful In This Job (Desired Qualifications) :

What Knowledge, Skills And Abilities You Should Have Within The First Six Months On The Job :

What You Can Expect From Us :

Union / Grade : Non-Represented Classified (NRC) / Grade G

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

Work Environment : You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

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 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 :

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free :