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Title: Executive Assistant
Type: Full-time
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $69,769.35 To $85,467.39 Annually
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and other senior staff. CMAP is a mission-driven agency serving the 284 municipalities and 7 counties of northeastern Illinois as the region’s comprehensive planning organization.
Apply here.
Title: Senior TIP Analyst
Type: Full-time
Location: Chicago, IL (travel required)
Pay: ~$77,000 - $98,200
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire an experienced professional to lead and/or contribute to Federal Transportation Funding Program projects within the Research, Analysis, and Programming (RAP) division. This program is responsible for developing and managing the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO’s) annual Unified Work Program for transportation planning and for developing and managing multi-year, multi-agency programs of federally funded transportation capital projects that support the implementation of ON TO 2050 and other regional plans. The federal transportation funding program team closely coordinates with and contributes to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Coordination program and contributes subject matter expertise to other agency program areas.
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Title: TIP Analyst
Type: Full-time
Location: Chicago, IL (Travel required)
Pay: ~$69,700 - $85,400
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire an experienced professional to lead and/or contribute to Federal Transportation Funding Program projects within the Research, Analysis, and Programming (RAP) division. This program is responsible for developing and managing the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO’s) annual Unified Work Program for transportation planning and for developing and managing multi-year, multi-agency programs of federally funded transportation capital projects that support the implementation of ON TO 2050 and other regional plans. The federal transportation funding program team closely coordinates with and contributes to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Coordination program and contributes subject matter expertise to other agency program areas.
Apply here.
Salary Range:
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking an Analyst or Senior Analyst to lead research and analysis on public policy topics related to transportation, climate, and regional economic development. All candidates should demonstrate thorough knowledge of public policy, urban and regional planning practices, and an understanding of environmental, economic, social, land use, and transportation considerations in planning. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
This position will design or contribute to research processes, including data collection, calculations, visualizations, and quality assurance and will present findings and draft recommendations to a variety of audiences.
Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to coordinate effectively with a variety of both internal and external stakeholders.
Senior Analysts will budget and manage multiple staff and/or consultant-led projects from inception to completion.
Hiring Range for Analysts: $69,769.35--$85,467.39
Hiring Range for Senior Analysts: $77,087.78 -- $98,286.78
Job Description
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire two full-time employees at the Associate Planner level in the Planning Department. We are interested in applicants with a general planning or public administration background; however, we are particularly interested in applicants with experience in with Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations.
Position Description
Successful candidates would be part of a large department and provide intermediate technical work researching, analyzing, and writing in support of CMAP’s program to increase municipal compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations, as well as collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across departments in project work for the agency.
The individual in this position will support the agency’s technical assistance services designed to increase municipal compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Regulations. The position will focus on fulfilling the Planning portions of the Agency Work Plan specifically the ADA Planning: Community ADA Transition Plans initiative.
Associate planners are expected to lead one or more independent or team projects using the Agency’s project management methodologies and tools to manage project scope and achieve high-quality deliverables including tracking all financial aspects of the project. This role will lead one or more teams developing Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans throughout the region, as well as related work. Overall, the position will plan a critical role in the success of individual projects.
Work is typically performed under the supervision of a Director, Planning. This position requires travel throughout the region and candidates must have the ability and willingness to work with communities across the region.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications
Required is a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field such as geography, architecture, sociology, public administration, public policy, or environmental science, plus a minimum 2 years of experience, through professional practice, with planning projects including content development, research, data collection and analysis, data mapping, field work, and graphic design (excludes internships, fellowships, graduate or classwork).
Preferred is 1 year of professional experience with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans Multilingual preferred. ADA Coordinator Certification and/or AICP is also preferred.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov/about for more information on the agency’s vision and core values.
CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application! This position will remain open until filled.
Chicago, IL 60607
Full-time, Exempt | Depends upon skills and experience | Plan Implementation and Governmental Affairs
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This Associate role will produce analyses and develop recommendations on a variety of topics relevant to ON TO 2050, with special emphasis on work related to issues of transportation, climate and/or equity and inclusive growth. Immediate assignments could include analysis of equity in transportation planning and programming, transportation funding and financing, and other related public policy considerations in northeastern Illinois. Longer-term assignments will include research and analysis to implement other aspects of CMAP’s policy and programming agenda depending on both agency need and the skills and interests of the selected candidate. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Policy Principal in CMAP’s Plan Implementation and Legislative Affairs division. This listing applies to two open positions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered)
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in public policy, public administration, planning, economics, statistics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of two years of related experience is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES including competencies that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
Thorough knowledge of public policy, urban and/or regional planning practice, and an understanding of environmental, social, land use, and
transportation considerations in planning.
Strong working understanding of how to work with large, complex data sets and articulate their limitations.
Skill in general principles of research, data collection and analysis, and technical writing and data visualization.
Skill in statistics and the use of spreadsheets, databases, and geospatial tools like ArcGIS. Knowledge of programming languages like R or python preferred.
Ability to develop clear, concise written documents for audiences ranging from subject matter experts to elected officials or the general public.
Ability to work successfully under limited supervision and develop subject matter expertise.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, community or civic leaders, public sector officials and staff,
partner agencies and organizations, and the general public.
This position will remain opened until filled.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov/about for more information on the agency’s vision and core values.
CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application! This position will remain open until filled.
CMAP requires all employees to declare their vaccination status upon hire. The agency reserves the right to enforce and/or amend this policy in compliance with federal and state mandates or as it deems necessary. Your acceptance of an offer of employment means that you understand and agree to comply with this policy.
Apply here: https://jobs.keldair.com/CMAP/jobs/23017/associate-policy-analyst
Assistant Modeler Analyst
Chicago, IL 60607
Full-time, Exempt | Depends upon skills and experience | Research, Analysis & Programming
In this position you will join a one-of-kind dynamic and unique team that develops innovative information to support decision-makers on the current and future state of the region’s transportation system.
An Assistant Analyst/Modeler supports the Transportation Modeling group in maintaining, operating and improving the agency’s set of modeling analysis tools. This position also supports the development and testing of innovative modeling procedures to improve the responsiveness of the agency’s modeling tools to support the guiding principles of ON TO 2050: inclusive growth, resilience and prioritized investment. Work will focus on the collection, preparation and analysis of data necessary to support CMAP’s modeling tools and research activities. Tasks will also include providing assistance with travel demand model runs to support the long-range plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, individual transportation project studies and to satisfy federal Air Quality Conformity requirements. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Principal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES including competencies that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov/about
CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application! This position will remain open until filled.
Apply here: https://jobs.keldair.com/CMAP/
Who: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
What: This Associate role will produce analyses and develop recommendations on a variety of topics relevant to ON TO 2050, with special emphasis on work related to issues of economic development, climate, transportation, and/or equity and inclusive growth. Immediate assignments could include analysis of the 2020 Census and its impact on the region’s Economically Disconnected Areas, policies to promote infill and community reinvestment, or implementation activities supporting the Fees, Fines, and Fares project. Longer-term assignments will include research and analysis to implement other aspects of CMAP’s policy and programming agenda depending on both agency need and the skills and interests of the selected candidate.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (an equivalent amount of training, education and experience will be considered)
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in urban public policy, public administration, planning, economics, statistics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of two years of experience is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES including competencies that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
Thorough knowledge of public policy, urban and/or regional planning practice, and an understanding of environmental, social, land use, and transportation considerations in planning.
Who: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
What: This Associate role will produce analyses and develop recommendations on a variety of topics relevant to ON TO 2050, with special emphasis on work related to issues of economic development, climate, transportation, and/or equity and inclusive growth. Immediate assignments could include analysis of the 2020 Census and its impact on the region’s Economically Disconnected Areas, policies to promote infill and community reinvestment, or implementation activities supporting the Fees, Fines, and Fares project. Longer-term assignments will include research and analysis to implement other aspects of CMAP’s policy and programming agenda depending on both agency need and the skills and interests of the selected candidate.
Who: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
What: As one of the only fellowships of its kind across the country, the Peters Fellowship provides a graduate student with a paid work and enrichment experience in one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas at a major regional planning agency – the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.
Qualifications:
Apply here. Application deadline is February 19, 2021.
Who: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
What: The position is a Research Analyst/Programmer position at the associate level with advanced skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), scripting, and computational analysis related to large urban datasets.
Preferred: A Master’s degree in Planning, Geography, GIS, Data Science, Statistics, or a related discipline; a minimum of two years of professional experience.