Salary : $70,116.80 - $113,796.80 Annually
Location : 390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Division: Metropolitan Transportation Services
Department: Metro MO Service Center
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:The
MTS Complaints Investigator will serve as the primary point of contact for escalated customer service issues. This position is responsible for investigating and resolving customer service issues by reviewing call recordings, bus video, and GPS data. This position will also review and respond to provider complaints about customers.
What you would do in this job - Act as the primary evaluator of complaints. Determine whether the complaints are accurate and/or violate the contract under the terms of MTS contracts.
- Serve as the primary customer contact for compliance follow-up, relaying contractor responses and any steps taken to resolve issues and prevent issue reoccurrences.
- Monitor resolution of customer complaints to ensure timely response and follow-through to resolution.
- Conduct regular audits of MTS ride booking calls to ensure accurate reporting and contractual compliance.
- Work with contracted providers to ensure shared understanding of the complaint intake and response process.
- Independently represent the Metro Mobility Service Center and the Council with outside contractors and provide direction when additional information is needed, or further investigation is warranted.
- Investigate escalated customer complaints by reviewing call recordings, vehicle GPS data, and vehicle video footage to verify the validity of the complaint.
- Conduct on-street supervision of MTS customer pickups and drop-offs to ensure accurate reporting and contractual compliance.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications) - High school diploma or equivalent
- Five years of customer service experience*
*Of the five years of customer service experience, four years must be working with individuals with disabilities, and three years working with ADA paratransit transportation systems.
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):- Experience using Trapeze software.
- Experience with the Metro Mobility customer feedback module.
- Experience investigating and responding to ADA complaints.
- Experience with call recording software.
What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:- Knowledge of the American's with Disabilities Act.
- Knowledge of Metro Mobility operating rules, guidelines, practices, and policies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to use a TTY machine to communicate with customers.
- Ability to work independently and organize priorities to ensure all work is completed.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to use Trapeze software, Metro Mobility Customer Service Complaint modules, and Power Play Web call recording system.
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: AFSCME / Grade E
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
What your work environment would be: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:- We review your minimum qualifications.
- We request your Work Record Evaluation (ATU employees only).
- We rate your education and experience.
- We conduct a structured panel interview.
- We conduct a selection interview.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
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:
- Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
- Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
- Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
- Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance
The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:
- Well@Work clinic
- bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
- parking at many job locations
- fitness centers at many job locations
- Employee Assistance Program
- extensive health and wellness programs and resources
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Applicant Instructions: It is important that
your application shows all relevant education and experience you possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step.I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.
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How did you
first hear about this job opening?
- CareerForce Center
- Community Event/Organization
- Employee Referral
- Facebook
- Glassdoor
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- LinkedIn
- Metro Transit Bus Advertisement
- Twitter
- Website: governmentjobs.com
- Website: metrocouncil.org
- Website: metrotransit.org
- Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com
- Other
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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title.Type N/A if not applicable.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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How many years of customer service experience do you have?
- No Experience
- Less than five years
- More than five years but less than seven years
- More than seven years but less than ten years
- Ten or more years
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Please describe your experience in customer service. Include duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration. If this does not apply, indicate 'N/A.'
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Do you have four or more years of experience working with individuals with disabilities?
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Please describe your experience working with individuals with disabilities. Include duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration. If this does not apply, indicate 'N/A.'
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Do you have three or more years of experience working with ADA paratransit transportation systems?
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Please describe your experience working with ADA paratransit transportation systems. Include duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration. If this does not apply, indicate 'N/A.'
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Please select the areas below with which you have work experience (select all that apply).
- Experience using Trapeze software
- Experience with the Metro Mobility customer feedback module.
- Experience investigating and responding to ADA complaints
- Experience with call recording software
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If you indicated in question #11 that you have experience using the Trapeze software, please describe your experience. Include duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration. If this does not apply, indicate 'N/A.'
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If you indicated in question #11 that you have experience with the Metro Mobility customer feedback module, please describe your experience. Include duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration. If this does not apply, indicate 'N/A.'
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If you indicated in question #11 that you have experience investigating and responding to ADA complaints, please describe your experience. Include duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration. If this does not apply, indicate 'N/A.'
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If you indicated in question #11 that you have experience with call recording software, please describe your experience. Include duties performed, where the experience took place, and the duration. If this does not apply, indicate 'N/A.'
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Please provide a detailed explanation of a specific time you worked with a customer whose background was different from yours. Include the situation, the steps you took to ensure shared understanding, and the outcome.
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The Metropolitan Council recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative tools are increasingly used in application processes. While the Council permits the use of AI to assist in the preparation of application materials, all applicants must certify the following statement:
- I affirm that all information provided in my application including any uploaded documentation is true and accurate. I further affirm that I have personally reviewed, verified, and approved all content, including any content generated with the assistance of AI. I will provide all interview responses directly and in real-time without unauthorized assistance. I will not use AI avatars, external assistance in answering including computer-generated suggestions, or any recording and transcription tools during the interview process unless I have received prior approval from Human Resources for a disability-related reasonable accommodation.
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