Regional Plan Association
New York, NY
We are seeking a talented urban planner or policy analyst to focus on transportation planning issues. We are looking for an individual with strong quantitative skills that is also familiar with the RPA 31-county region and its unique multi-modal transportation network.
Applicants should be dynamic, creative and strategic thinkers. They should have a background in urban planning, public policy or government, with a relevant bachelor's degree. The position requires initiative, the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects, and the ability to function in teams in a fast paced research environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and writing skills are also essential.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a talented urban planner or policy analyst to focus on transportation planning issues. We are looking for an individual with strong quantitative skills that is also familiar with the RPA 31-county region and its unique multi-modal transportation network.
Applicants should be dynamic, creative and strategic thinkers. They should have a background in urban planning, public policy or government, with a relevant bachelor's degree. The position requires initiative, the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects, and the ability to function in teams in a fast paced research environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and writing skills are also essential.
Responsibilities:
- This full-time position will be involved in all projects undertaken by the transportation group with tasks including:
- Performing economic and demographic analyses of various geographies within the region
- Analyzing and quantifying the feasibility and economic benefits of various transportation projects and policies throughout the region
- Coordinating and interfacing with members of various coalitions staffed by RPA
- Examining the budgets of local/state governments and public authorities to produce briefs on the fiscal conditions of these entities
- Supporting the rest of the RPA team on all matters relating to transportation policy
- Background in urban planning, public policy or government, with a relevant bachelor's degree
- Excellent quantitative skills
- Experience with ArcGIS, Excel, and Access
- Familiarity with databases such as the U.S. Census and the ability to quickly retrieve and manipulate datasets from these sources
- Familiarity with the RPA region and the various agencies and organizations involved in the operation of its transportation network
- Familiarity with the finances and budgets of public authorities is a plus
- Familiarity with Illustrator, MAPublisher, and InDesign is a plus