Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Transportation

Metropolitan Council Transit Executive

Metropolitan Council is seeking a talented and experienced Executive to lead Metro Transit's Transportation divisions within Operations. The position is open until filled with an initial review to begin September 5, 2025. The Metropolitan Council is the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area, providing regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.

This role will provide executive-level leadership to Metro Transit's Transportation divisions, including more than 1,800 Bus and Light Rail staff. You will report to the Deputy General Manager Chief Operating Officer and maintain a close partnership with the Deputy Chief Operating Officer Maintenance to lead staff.

Responsibilities include :

• Informing, meeting with and providing recommendations to the General Manager, Deputy General Manager - Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Maintenance and other Division heads on matters related to the performance of the Bus and Light Rail Transportation divisions.
• Holding regular meetings with Direct Reports to review performance of the system, workforce staffing & development needs, new initiatives and to resolve departmental issues.
• Serving as Transportation Lead for collective bargaining / negotiations and as a 2nd Step hearing officer, as assigned. Partnering with Labor Relations staff to review matters brought forward for arbitration.
• Serving as the Transportation lead for departmental Operating and Capital Budget submissions.
• Promoting a positive workplace culture for employees in all roles.
• Proactively seeking and evaluating employee feedback to improve their ability to successfully complete their job responsibilities.
• Routinely using Metro Transit bus and light rail services to understand the customer and front-line employee experience.
• Supporting the development of plans, training, and programs to ensure the future workforce staffing and development needs are met.
• Collaborating with department heads to ensure work efforts are connected to agency goals and strategic initiatives.
• Working with the DGM COO to develop recommendations for the strategic planning of the agency.
• Advising the DGM-COO and working with the Deputy COO- Maintenance on the development and preparation of performance reviews.
• Participating and representing Metro Transit on industry working groups, standards committees, and professional development activities.
• Performing other duties directly related to this position as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include :

Additional skills and experience that would be helpful include :

What you can expect from us :

The recruitment process involves reviewing your minimum qualifications, rating your education and experience, conducting a structured panel interview, and an on-site selection interview. If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check if applicable. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer.