Senior Small Business Specialist

Final date to receive applications: 8/26/2026 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 Office of Civil Rights and Small Business (OCRSB) Programs 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.

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

The Senior Small Business Specialist (EO Consultant III) is part of the Metropolitan Council's Office of Civil Rights and Small Business Programs in the Light Rail Transit Unit (LRTU). This position will plan, organize and administer one or more of the Council's Small Business Contracting or Equity and Inclusion programs for Metro Transit's Light Rail Transit projects. The OCRSB administers two small business contracting programs - the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and the Metropolitan Council Underutilized Business (MCUB) program.

As an EO Consultant III, you will provide consultation and advice to Council business units, develop and conduct training workshops, and generate statistical reports and program analysis. 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.

Any of the following combinations of completed education (in business administration, public administration, human resources or related field) and experience (in affirmative action/equal opportunity policy implementation including planning and lead work responsibilities):

• Master's degree with two years of experience
• Bachelor's degree with four years of experience
• Associate degree with six years of experience
• High school diploma/GED with eight years of experience

Salary Range: $88,566 - $143,707 annually