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Data Resources Planner

Data Resources Planner

NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning for a region of 760,000 people, part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area



REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in information science, geography, planning, or related field, preferably with at least 2 years experience
• Demonstrated ability and experience in statistical analysis and the use of spreadsheet, word processing, database management and communications software
• Knowledge and experience in data research and analysis
• Ability to respond to requests for information and analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of data and information sources and repositories
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and give public presentations
• Ability to work as a team member
• Problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Customer service
• GIS experience is preferred

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED DUTIES

• Collect and maintain statistical, demographic, financial, utility and infrastructure data, and analyses and reports
• Identify data sources and incorporate data into analyses
• Analyze demographic, statistical and financial data and develop recommendations
• Prepare and format data, information and other materials to support planning and programming
• Respond to internal and external inquiries pertaining to data and information
• Extract and analyze demographic data for use in travel demand modeling and other planning activities
• Forecast distributions of regional population, households, employment and other socio-economic attributes
• Update and maintain statistical data for the website
• Manage functions pertaining to the agency designation as a Census Bureau Data Center Affiliate
• Prepare reports and planning documents as required
• Coordinate, facilitate and lead meetings
• Expected to travel and attend events outside the office
• Keep current with data information, resources and research methods
• Perform other duties as required

ANTICIPATED POSITION CLASSIFICATION RANGE: Professional B or A, depending on qualifications

SALARY / WAGE PARAMETERS: $34,946 – $49,155, depending on qualifications


RESERVED RIGHT OF EMPLOYER:

The employer reserves the right not to fill this position.

APPLY WITH LETTER AND RESUME WITH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO:

Steve Strains, Deputy Director/ Director of Planning
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road
Portage, Indiana 46368-6409
sstrains@nirpc.org Released March 2, 2010
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