TCRG readers:
Met Council staff requested that this be posted to the list...
Contact person is Brenda.McCoy@...




>>> "Lynnette Taugner" <lynnette.taugner@...> 8/16/2004 10:49:42 AM
>>>
Attached please find the position announcement for Manager, Research
with the Metropolitan Council.


Metropolitan Council
Manager, Research

Serving a seven-county area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Metropolitan
Council is a regional government agency that establishes growth plans and
policies for regional transportation, aviation, water resources and recreational
open space. Our 17-member Council also oversees provision of essential services,
including Twin Cities area transit and wastewater treatment.

Currently, the Metropolitan Council has an opportunity for a degreed,
experienced individual to provide effective leadership, project management, and
budget preparation for the Council's Research operations in the Planning and
Growth Management Department. Reporting to the department director, you will
provide analyses of development, economic, fiscal and socio-demographic data.
Responsibilities will include:

* Designing annual research work plans
* Coordinating with outside groups on regional issues
* Supervising professional staff
* Representing the Council's research to the public and professional groups

To qualify, you must have six years of progressively responsible related work
experience of which four years must be in a supervisory or project management
role, and a Bachelor's in Planning, Economics or a related field. Master's
degree preferred.

Also required are strong supervisory and project management skills; knowledge of
economic, fiscal/statistical analysis, forecasting and demographics; computer
proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet and
GIS; excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; and the
ability to prioritize work and meet established deadlines.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent medical/dental insurance plans, the
State of Minnesota retirement program, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedule
options, a deferred compensation plan, life insurance, vacation/annual leave and
more. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume by August
30, 2004- with job title and posting number #290375 in the subject line - to
Brenda.McCoy@...

For more information on the Metropolitan Council, visit www.metrocouncil.org. We
are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.