Strategic Planning Intern Description
The primary job function of the candidate will be to assist in the development of CMAP regional model input files and analyze model outputs for a coordinated RTA-CMAP regional planning effort.
The selected candidate will:
1. Identify and collect data resources necessary for regional travel demand modeling.
2. Prepare and format datasets for regional travel demand modeling, including verifying digitized transit route files for accurate stop locations and routing, and converting available service information such as headways, fares and connections into standardized programming formats.
3. Create or utilize automated processes to enhance or validate regional travel demand model.
4. Handle travel demand model output and perform quality control analysis on said data.
5. Assist in the preparation of materials related to project planning, and assist in other project related tasks beyond modeling. This may include performing planning and analysis related to travel patterns, mobility issues, and transit markets; GIS mapping and data analysis; and utilizing quantitative and qualitative data sources to develop policy recommendations.
6. Thoroughly document work products. Communicate effectively with and between RTA and CMAP project teams. Prepare presentations or supporting technical memoranda as necessary.
In addition to this primary work function, the intern will also assist on other studies and projects in the Planning Department depending on his/her skill set and interests.
The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a bachelor or master’s program in engineering, geography, urban planning, behavioral science, computer science or related field. At a minimum, applicants should be proficient in MS Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point. ArcGIS experience is required. SAS or equivalent, EMME, SQL, and some programming experience desirable.
This is a full-time summer position with potential to be extended part-time through end of 2011.
While interns will be supervised by RTA (and possibly CMAP) staff, they will be expected to take a high level of responsibility for their own work, and should be self-motivated.
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