Salary : $89,232.00 - $144,830.40 Annually
Location : Heywood Office and Operations Facility, Minneapolis, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: Metro Transit
Department: Route and System Planning
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

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

The Service Development is responsible for planning, analyzing, and scheduling existing and future bus and rail service schedules. Planners within the Service Development department analyze, develop, recommend, and implement improvements and innovations to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Metro Transit and regional transit service. Within the System Planning group, this role will focus on recommending and implementing Transit Advantage projects such as the Better Bus Routes program and bus lanes.
This posting will establish a six (6) month eligibility pool for current and future openings.
What you would do in this job

• Planner:
  • Supports and administers Transit Advantage planning assignments; gathers and analyzes data on assigned projects; and prepares summary reports. Performs a portion of a major project as a team member under general supervision. Examples of projects include Better Bus Routes and bus lane implementations.
  • Coordinates with transitway and roadway projects, including participation in technical working groups, providing input on Transit Advantage elements to be incorporated with a project, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on review of designs.
  • Performs system performance monitoring, including understanding the impact of Transit Advantage projects, developing techniques to perform pre- and post-implementation analysis, and communicating performance information to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Researches, investigates, and surveys available sources for information related to various planning projects.
  • Prepares plans, maps, diagrams and graphs, and drafts staff reports.
  • Collaborate with internal planners and engineers to review roadway projects and design Transit Advantage projects.
  • May act as liaison with interest groups, communities, counties, regional, and state agencies.
  • Provides assistance on technical and procedural aspects of planning.
  • Performs other related duties.
• Senior Planner:
  • Manages and administers Transit Advantage planning assignments; gathers and analyzes data on assigned projects; and prepares summary reports. Independently leads major projects as a team member with general supervision. Examples of projects include Better Bus Routes and bus lane implementations.
  • Manages elements of the overall Transit Advantages program such as the Better Bus Routes program. Analyze and recommend future projects; prepare budgets and capital improvements program or operating funding requests.
  • Coordinates with transitway and roadway projects, including participation in technical working groups, providing input on Transit Advantage elements to be incorporated with a project, and coordinating with internal stakeholders on review of designs.
  • System performance monitoring, including understanding the impact of Transit Advantage projects, developing techniques to perform pre- and post-implementation analysis, and communicating performance information to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analyzes and interprets existing policies, plans and implementation programs relating to Transit Advantages.
  • Prepares plans; relates plans to goals and policies and analyzes possible conflicts or contradictions; prepares graphic material and prepares summary reports.
  • Develops scopes of work for various levels pf plans, projects, and guidance documents and manage assigned projects.
  • Act as liaison with interest groups, communities, counties, regional, and state agencies.
  • May oversee the work of lower-level professional planning staff, technicians and student interns on project basis.
  • Performs other related duties.

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

Planner:(Non-Represented Grade G, FLSA Exempt, Full Salary Range: $82,555.20 - $133,972.80 Annually

Any of the following combinations of experience (in city, urban, or environmental planning or related area) and completed education (degree field of study in Urban Planning, Geography, Urban Studies or closely related field):

• A master's degree withone (1) year experience
• A bachelor's degree withthree (3) years of experience
• An associate degree withfive (5) years of experience
• A high school diploma or GED withseven (7) years of experience

Senior Planner:(Non-Represented Grade H, FLSA Exempt, Full Salary Range: $89,232.00 - $144,830.40 Annually
Any of the following combinations of experience (in city, urban, or environmental planning or related area) and completed education (degree field of study in Urban Planning, Geography, Urban Studies or closely related field):

• A master's degree withtwo (2) years experience
• A bachelor's degree withfour (4) years of experience
• An associate degree withsix (6) years of experience
• A high school diploma or GED witheight (8) years of experience

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

• Degree in City, Urban, or Environmental Planning.
• Experience in planning transit/transportation projects.
• Experience with novel data analysis and interpretation using ArcGIS, R, Python, or other software packages.
• Experience and skill in presentations and public speaking with ability to tailor material for different audiences.
• Experience promoting an equitable,
  
  positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity
  
  among all employees.

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

• Intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel, ability to perform technical analysis using spreadsheet and database programs, knowledge of GIS highly desirable.
• Knowledge of policy analysis and planning principles, methods, and theory.
• Knowledge of Council policies, practices, and operational procedures (in the policy area relevant to the job).
• Basic knowledge of the governmental environment in which the Council works, as it applies to the policy area of the position.
• Ability to relate responsibilities to policy and planning process.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and consistently and effectively apply the policy guidelines of the Council.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant Council stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and interpret Council policy and apply it effectively in the policy analysis or development process.

What you can expect from us:

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

Additional information
Union/Grade: Planner: Non-Represented/Grade G; Senior Planner: Non-Represented/Grade H

FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office setting. Position is required to work at outdoor events in various weather conditions. Travel between primary worksite and other sites. This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility.
What steps the recruitment process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We administer a skills assessment.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

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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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