DOT Drug and Alcohol Program Compliance Coordinator

WHO WE ARE:
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.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

The Metropolitan Council's Occupational Health Department (A unit within Human Resources) has one (1) vacancy for a full-time DOT Drug and Alcohol Program Compliance Coordinator.

This position is located at the Heywood Office in Minneapolis.

About the Department:
The Human Resources Occupational Health Unit (A unit within the Human Resources Dept.) promotes a safe and healthy workplace for employees, their family members, and the public who are impacted by the workplace environment. We believe healthy employees are key to the success of the Metropolitan Council. Human Resources works with all divisions of the Metropolitan Council to provide proactive solutions for the Council's workforce needs in the areas of recruitment, hiring, labor relations, benefits, training, organizational development, occupational health, and wellness.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The DOT Drug and Alcohol Program Compliance Coordinator, provides regulatory oversight, administration, implementation, and operation of the Council's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program, DOT Drug and Alcohol Programs, and non-DOT testing conducted per Minnesota Statute. This position also acts as one of the Council's Designated Employer Representatives, which requires on-call availability on a rotating basis.
This position is eligible for a hybrid (some remote and frequent onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

• Assist in administering the Federal and State Drug-Free Workplace Program. Assist in managing the Council's FMCSA, FTA, FRA, and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Monitor the performance of service agents and the program's Third-Party Administrator.
• Ensure compliance with DOT testing standards for pre-employment testing, random testing, post-accident testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.
• In collaboration with each division, draft drug and alcohol-related procedures and train managers to administer applicable drug/alcohol policies and procedures.
• Regularly review drug testing pools in order to ensure that all regulated and non-regulated safety-sensitive positions are included in their respective pools, and that employees transferring between divisions/pools are appropriately tested on a pre-employment basis.
• Function as an internal subject matter expert for the Council's DOT-regulated drug & alcohol programs; serve as subject matter expert in a grievance and/or arbitration settings.
• Audit drug and alcohol recordkeeping; assist in preparing annual summaries and/or MIS reports.
• Participate in internal and external audits of the Council's drug and alcohol programs.
• Remain up to date in federal and state drug and alcohol testing regulations, statutes and protocols.
• Travel (Frequently) to conduct on-site field visits to the Metropolitan Council facilities throughout the region.

Education/Experience
Any of the following combinations of experience in a DOT drug and alcohol program coordinator/administrator role and completed education (degree field of study transportation management, safety management, logistics, business management, project management, or a related field):

• High school diploma/GED with seven (7) years of experience
• Associate degree with five (5) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher with three (3) years of experience

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Knowledge of and experience with DOT drug and alcohol regulations.
• Experience acting as a Designated Employer Representative (DER) for a large safety-sensitive workforce employer.
• Experience interacting with senior and executive-level management in matters regarding the administration of a drug and alcohol testing program.
• Willingness to assist all levels of staff, management, and government agencies at the highest level of professionalism.
• Experience fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion competency and understanding.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of Council drug and alcohol testing processes/procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint.
• Skilled in Excel spreadsheet development and statistical reporting.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present it accurately and concisely in an easy-to-understand format to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to share information in a collaborative (team-based) environment.
• Ability to interpret and administer organizational policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, initiate, and complete complex assignments with varying priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as federal and state regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze information, identify and define problems, create solutions, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Ability to be flexible and professional in an environment characterized by peak workloads and stressful circumstances.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

Union/Salary Grade: AFSCME, Grade G
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $34.70-$52.36 Hourly/$72,176 - $108,909 Annually

What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps does the recruitment process involve:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We conduct a selection interview.

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, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email .