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Showing posts with label computer visualization. Show all posts
Showing posts with label computer visualization. Show all posts

Research and Analysis Assistant – CMAP

Who: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning – Policy & Programming Dept.

What: CMAP is seeking to hire an Assistant Analyst within the agency’s modeling group to focus on the collection, preparation, and analysis of data related to agency research and analysis activities. Examples of projects include: geocoding transportation performance data for use in preparing evaluation metrics, improving the spatial level-of-service accuracy of transportation modeling networks, and analyzing transportation system performance data from modeling tools and other sources. These and other projects assigned are critical to maintaining the quality and integrity of CMAP planning datasets.

Planner, Woolpert, Inc. - Dayton, OH and St. Louis, MO

Planner

Woolpert, Inc.
Professional Area: 
Landscape Architecture
Planning Law
Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance
Urban Design
Experience: 
1-3 years
Location: 
DaytonOH
Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will have a BS in Geography, Planning, Landscape Architecture or similar and 0-3 years of experience. Previously demonstrated written and oral presentation skills preferred. Knowledge of and demonstrated skill in ArcGIS/City Engine and associated databases, InDesign, Photoshop and planning visualization software. Must have knowledge of New Urbanism, Form-Based Codes, general master planning, landscape architecture and urban design concepts and practices and knowledge of Data Collection and Inventory methods. Must be willing to travel for projects as needed. Prior military service is favorable.
Leading Innovation and Integrity...
As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.
Woolpert is looking for a highly motivated planner with 0-3 years for master planning projects for the Department of Defense. Projects would include Area Development Plans and Installation Development Plans that require knowledge and application of Form-Based Codes, LEED and other sustainable planning strategies. Potential office locations are in the St. Louis area or Dayton, OH. Woolpert, Inc. is a leader in the integration of planning/design, technology and geospatial systems. Candidate should have the willingness to proactively pursue new geospatial/graphic technologies and techniques. Tasks may include working as a part of integrated master planning teams, assisting in the research and preparation of reports, creating report and presentation graphics and traveling with project teams (potentially including international travel).
Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...
As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.
For consideration, please apply online at www.apply2jobs.com/woolpert by searching for Requisition Number 454 and clicking “Apply Now.”
Woolpert is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Assistant Professor, Urban Affairs and Planning Program, Virginia Tech - Alexandria, VA

Urban Affairs and Planning Program – Alexandria, VA
School of Public and International Affairs
College of Architecture and Urban Studies
Virginia Tech
Alexandria Campus
Assistant Professor or Professor-of-Practice
Virginia Tech invites applicants for a professor-of-practice or 
tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in its Urban Affairs 
and Planning (UAP) program at its campus in Alexandria, Virginia, 
located in the Washington DC metropolitan area. We seek candidates who 
exhibit exemplary potential in professional service and classroom and 
studio-based instruction in urban design, site planning, computer 
visualization, and/or physical planning, with strengths in community 
outreach and participatory practice. Intersections of these competencies 
with issues of multicultural diversity would be particularly favored.
A Master’s or Ph.D. in planning, architecture, landscape architecture or 
a related field is required by the start date. Teaching responsibilities 
will lie in the UAP graduate program on the Alexandria campus. In 
addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the new Urban 
Design concentration in the School of Architecture and Design in the 
Washington Alexandria Architecture Center.
UAP constitutes one of three academic programs in the School of Public 
and International Affairs (SPIA) in Virginia Tech’s College of 
Architecture and Urban Studies. The other programs are Public 
Administration and Policy and Government and International Affairs. All 
three programs operate at both the Alexandria and Blacksburg campuses. 
For more information on SPIA and UAP see http://www.spia.vt.edu, and  http://www.uap.vt.edu/
As a land-grant university, Virginia Tech takes public service seriously 
and UAP has a rich tradition of student engagement with communities and 
the planning profession. Our program has long-established and close ties 
with agencies and organizations in the Washington DC metropolitan area, 
a rich and dynamic laboratory for student-community engagement.
Applicants must submit all documents online at http://www.jobs.vt.edu 
(paper documents cannot be accepted) reference posting # TR0140144. 
Complete applications must include:  a full curriculum vitae, two 
samples of written work, and names and contact information for three 
references.  Applicants also must submit a cover letter that addresses 
their qualifications, a statement about their current and future 
research agendas, and an overview of their teaching experience and 
qualifications.
Questions about characteristics of the position should be directed to 
the search committee co-chairs, Tom Sanchez and Ralph Buehler, at 
tom.sanchez@vt.edu and 
ralphbu@vt.edu, respectively.  The search will 
remain open until the position is filled, but to be assured full 
consideration, completed applications should be received by January 12, 
2015.
Questions about the online application process should be directed to Ms. 
Krystal Wright, SPIA Faculty Search Assistant, at 
krystal@vt.edu, phone: 540-231-2291,  SPIA 
(0113), 140 Otey Street, Room 110,  Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or 
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender 
identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, 
race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, 
or any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding 
non-discrimination policies, contact the executive director for Equity 
and Access at 540-231-8771 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 
2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.