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Metropolitan Council

Metropolitan Council. Environmental Services. 2008-2012 Workforce Plan. Presented to the Environment Committee October 13, 2009. Karen Neis, Director, MCES Administration. A Clean Water Agency. State Demographics. Minnesota considerably less diverse than national average 14% versus 34%

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Metropolitan Council

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  1. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services 2008-2012 Workforce Plan Presented to the Environment Committee October 13, 2009 Karen Neis, Director, MCES Administration A Clean Water Agency

  2. State Demographics • Minnesota considerably less diverse than national average • 14% versus 34% • Minnesota total minority population has grown faster than in U.S. • 28% versus 19% • 2007 minority population in 7-county metro area was 20.18%

  3. MN Labor Market Data

  4. Unemployment Rates • June 2009 • Minnesota 8.4% • U.S. 9.5% • November 2008 • Minnesota 6.4% • U.S. 6.7% • November 2007 • Minnesota 4.5% • U.S. 4.7%

  5. MCES Workforce Demographics

  6. MCES Workforce Demographics

  7. MCES Workforce Demographics

  8. MCES Workforce Demographics

  9. Projected MCES Retirements

  10. Projected MCES Retirements: 2009-2014

  11. MCES % Eligible to Retire by Union

  12. 2008-2012 Goals • The right number of employees • Maintain workforce size at an efficient level that will meet business needs • In the right places • Position workforce to best meet organizational needs • Prepared with the right skills • Train and support workforce to deliver expected results

  13. Goal #1: The Right Number of Employees • Determine staffing levels and skills needed for future scope of services • Utilize workforce analysis to assist in designing staffing plans • Create and implement succession plans • Identify critical positions and update plans to ensure continuity • Identify critical competencies and knowledge areas required for future ES leaders

  14. Goal #1: The Right Number of Employees, continued • Provide sufficient recruitment and retention strategies to maintain workforce levels as employees retire • Utilize strategies that promote a positive image for MCES • Target recruitment efforts for difficult to fill positions • Develop retention and recruitment strategies to build and maintain a diverse workforce

  15. Goal #2: In the Right Places • Refine key processes and restructure work units to achieve coordinated and adaptive functions • Optimize performance in asset, fleet and land management areas • Evaluate opportunities for improved efficiency in 24/7 operations • Utilize service agreements for shared services

  16. Goal #3: Prepared with the Right Skills • Identify and provide essential training and strategies to support workforce needs • Develop standard operating procedures, content management systems and decision support systems • Continue development of training and recognition programs

  17. Questions?

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