Job Description

WHO WE ARE

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

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.

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! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) 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. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor\'s Award as a Great Place to Work.

To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information: .

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

The Assistant Manager, Engineering Program will in collaboration with the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) staff and the 111 communities that we serve, will ensure that community expectations are met as defined in the MCES Customer Level of Service. This position will have oversight of the allocation of flow volume for the Municipal Wastewater Charge, and preliminary planning for MCES capital projects which have significant community interest or impact. Duties will include Capital program support, contract oversight and administration, serving as the liaison between customer wastewater users and various groups and departments within the Council.

What you would do in this job

• Recommend, develop and assist with the implementation of improvements to the MCES Capital programs.
• Develop, draft and review agreements and legal contracts with other public and private entities.
• Oversee the negotiation of legal contracts/agreements involving local municipalities, state agencies and public and private utilities.
• Serve as the MCES liaison to Metropolitan Council Communications and Legislative Affairs regarding the MCES capital program and other division initiatives.
• Evaluate effectiveness of capital project delivery with respect to planning, communications, construction coordination and equity.
• Procure and manage contracted services for communication on capital projects and group programs when appropriate.
• Review existing construction project communication practices and recommend improvements when necessary.
• Oversee and support the evaluation of regional wastewater system capacity needs to provide the level of service as reflected in community comprehensive plans.
• Oversee and coordinate the evaluation of projected service level needs as reflected in local community plans and determine the adequacy to accommodate that level of service in the existing regional wastewater collection treatment systems.
• Oversee the calculation of the Municipal Wastewater Charge (MWC), which can require interpretation of data, problem solving, etc.
• Represent the Council with regulatory agencies, local interests, neighborhood groups, communities, city, Metropolitan County, state, and federal governmental units, industrial user groups and other interested parties.
• Support the efforts of the Planning section as directed by the Assistant General Manager.

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

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or a related field AND six (6) years of experience in customer service and capital programs WITH three (3) years of experience in a management, supervisory or lead role.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Current experience within MCES.
• Four years of experience in a management, supervisory or lead role is desired.
• Strong knowledge and experience in reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating legal contracts and agreements involving local municipalities, state agencies and public and private sectors.
• Knowledge of planning, communication and public works and management.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles related to wastewater system design and hydraulic capacity concepts.
• Experience in communicating with stakeholders, elected officials, and the public in written and verbal form, including public speaking.
• Demonstrated community relationship skills with experience in partnership building, community engagement, and/or stakeholder collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with diverse populations of internal and external stakeholders.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of project management and program management methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of water and sewer systems.
• Knowledge of contracting procedures and principles.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and thinking.
• Skilled in building interpersonal relationships.
• Skilled in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to promote teamwork and to lead and motivate teams to achieve program outcomes.
• Ability to identify and anticipate customer and stakeholder expectations and needs into successful program design.
• Ability to advocate and negotiate with customers and stakeholders to achieve program outcomes.
• Ability to promote new ways of looking at problems and processes.
• Ability to build realistic plans, including actions, resources and schedules.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

Additional information

Union/Grade: MANA/Grade J
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $43.08 - $69.92 hourly; $89,606 - $145,434 annually
*Salary is determined by the selected candidate\'s qualifications, our total compensation package, and internal pay structure.

What your work environment would be:
Work is performed in a standard office setting in downtown St. Paul. Some travel will be required between primary work site and other site offices and treatment plants in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. Other work sites may not be accessible by public transit.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We complete a leadership assessment.

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 .

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