JOB DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area providing essential services to our region: transportation, wastewater collection and treatment, growth and development of local communities, affordable housing programs, and regional park systems.

The Community Development division is responsible for the Council's regional long-range planning efforts; planning and technical assistance to local governments; planning for and funding the regional parks and open space system; delivering rent assistance through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and delivering the Livable Communities Act grant programs.

This position is eligible for hybrid (remote and onsite) teleworking.

The Planning Analyst is a senior-level individual contributor and project manager as part of a small, collaborative Housing Forward Cities project team managing the implementation of project activities and budget.

Housing Forward Cities is a grant-funded project to change long-term market conditions and break down policy and practice barriers to affordable housing, while advancing the goals of the Imagine 2050 regional development guide.

Salary Range: $95,804.80 - $155,396.80 Annually

See complete job posting for more information including required qualifications and to apply:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metrocouncil

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent benefits package.