What: Reporting directly to the Department Head, Long Range Planning, the Planning Analyst will serve as lead Metra representative in various station area planning studies. Perform planning activities in support of Metra's strategic planning efforts and other regional, corridor, and station planning studies of the Metra rail system including planning for major capital expansion projects. Participates in and executes elements of commuter rail planning studies. Research various proposals, initiatives, and regulatory guidelines. Collaborate with other departments to facilitate projects; provide analytical data and other support to Metra departments and outside agencies and represent Metra at regional committees and task forces. Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree Urban, Regional, Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Geography, Economics, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics. Master’s degree preferred.
- In addition to #1, must have two (2) years of hands-on experience with statistical, other quantitative analyses, geographic analysis, data management or travel demand forecasting. Experience should include significant project/task management.
- Must be able to read and interpret technical materials.
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written communications skills essential.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Experience with quantitative methods preferred.
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.