We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us is on our website.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity supports the role of the Metropolitan Council as an Equal Opportunity Employer and its employment practices and business operations, to reflect a sense of value and respect for diversity among its employees, customers, and the citizens of the seven-county metropolitan area.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
This position is part of the Metropolitan Council's Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity. The Equal Opportunity Consultant II position is part of the Small Business Unit and will support one or more of the Council's Small Business Contracting, or Equity and Inclusion Programs. The Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity administers two small business contracting programs: the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and the Metropolitan Council Underutilized Business (MCUB) Program. As an EO Consultant II, you will engage with Council business units, assist in generating statistical reports, and program analysis; and work with the Council's project managers to develop small business inclusion goals on contracts. In addition, you will work with the Council's Procurement Department through bidding and awarding contracts and the Council's construction office to ensure compliance with program guidelines. EO Consultant II may also be expected to work with external partners from the community, small businesses, and general contractors to achieve the Council's small business programs' goals and perform other related duties.
Note: The salary displayed is the full salary range. The hiring salary will be determined based on the final candidate's qualifications, and the Council's internal pay structures.
Any of the following combinations of professional experience working with small business inclusion programs, equity, diversity, affirmative action, equal opportunity, legal, community outreach, contract administration, or contract compliance implementation AND completed education in business administration, public administration, public policy, or closely related field.
Union: AFSCME, Grade G
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
What steps does the recruitment process involve:
1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview and assessment.
Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check that verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council a driving record check l may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.