Livable Communities Program Officer

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/21/2025 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 treatment, growth and development of local communities, affordable housing programs, and regional park systems.  

The Council’s Community Development Division is responsible for 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 (Metro HRA); and delivering the Livable Communities Act grant programs.

This position will join a collaborative Livable Communities and Housing team of 10 people from planning, policy, and related backgrounds with values centered on equity, service, relationships, innovation, and accountability. This team delivers funding to help communities achieve development goals that create more housing choices, support living wage job creation, and connect jobs, housing, and regional amenities to create a more equitable region. The work unit also includes regional housing policy planning, which works with local governments to identify and plan for their future housing needs.

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

Minimum Requirements:

Any of the following combinations of completed education (degree field of study or major coursework in social sciences, housing studies, public policy, public administration, urban planning, or related field) AND professional experience (in grantmaking, housing development, economic development, transit-oriented development, or related field):  

• High school diploma/GED AND eight or more years of experience
• Associate degree AND six or more years of experience
• Bachelor's degree AND four or more years of experience
• Master's or higher degree AND two or more years of experience

Salary Range: $85,987.20 - $139,526.40 Annually

See complete job posting and apply:

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