Research Analyst, Economic & Planning Systems - Oakland, CA

Research Analyst

Economic & Planning Systems

Experience: 

Entry level

Location: 

Oakland, CA

For more information, please visit our website at www.epsys.com

The Position
Our Oakland office is seeking a full time Research Analyst to provide support in the preparation of the full range of EPS work products under the direction of a project manager.  This includes revitalization/redevelopment, real estate feasibility, public finance, fiscal and economic impact, land use policy, and other analyses.  This is a challenging position offering professional development and a stimulating environment to the individual with the right skills and an interest in the interplay between economics and public policy in the development of cities and regions.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis and financial modeling
• Research using in-house, proprietary, and public information sources
• Drafting sections of reports, memoranda, and presentations
• Interview real estate, planning, and other professionals
• Support meetings with clients and collaborative consulting firms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Economics, Planning, Public Policy, Urban Studies, Business, or related fields
• Consulting experience preferred but not required
• Solid computer skills including all desktop applications; strong Excel skills a must
• Strong analytical and writing skills a must

Benefits
Compensation - Salary: DOE
Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, group life/AD&D, vacation/personal time and paid holidays

To ApplySend résumé and cover letter to jobs@epsys.com

Senior Associate Consultant, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. - Sacramento, CA

Senior Associate Consultant

Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Real Estate Development

Experience: 

3-5 years

Email: 

reply@epssac.com

Website: 

http://www.epsys.com

Location: 

Sacramento, CA

About the Company

For more information, please visit EPS’s Web site at www.epsys.com.

The Position

EPS’s Sacramento office is seeking to fill the full-time position of Senior Associate Consultant.  A Senior Associate works as a member of a team to complete consulting assignments, often serving as the Project Manager.  The Senior Associate works with a range of analytical methods and computer models related to real estate feasibility, revitalization/redevelopment, public finance, fiscal and economic impacts, land use policy, and regional economic development.  The Senior Associate must be able to plan and execute multiple projects and manage time accordingly to meet client needs and deadlines, as well as represent EPS during client interactions, public presentations, and marketing efforts.

Ideal Senior Associate candidates understand the principles of urban economics and how real estate market forces, public policy, and infrastructure financing interact in EPS’s consulting assignments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, city and regional planning, public policy, public administration, business administration, or another related field (or bachelor’s degree and substantial work experience).
• 3+ years relevant work experience.
• A solid understanding of the real estate development process.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills to explain the methods and results of analysis.
• Project management skills.

EPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send résumé and cover letter to reply@epssac.com.

Associate Consultant, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc - Sacramento, CA

Associate Consultant

Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

1-3 years

Email: 

reply@epssac.com

Website: 

http://www.epsys.com

Location: 

Sacramento, CA

Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is a land economics consulting firm experienced in the full spectrum of services related to real estate development, market and feasibility analysis, public/private partnerships, and the financing of government services and public infrastructure. Founded in 1983, EPS has four offices—located in Oakland, Los Angeles, and Sacramento, California; and Denver, Colorado.  EPS’s team of consultants serves clients throughout the U.S.  For more information, please visit EPS’s Web site at www.epsys.com.

The Position

EPS’s Sacramento office is seeking to fill the full-time position of Associate Consultant.  An Associate will collaborate with team members to complete consulting assignments, working with a range of analytical methods and computer models related to real estate feasibility, revitalization/redevelopment, public finance, fiscal and economic impacts, land use policy, and regional economic development.  The Associate must be able to plan and execute project tasks and manage time accordingly to meet client needs and deadlines, as well as represent EPS during client interactions and as a member of consulting teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute project tasks.
• Manage time to meet deadlines.
• Participate in client meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, city and regional planning, public policy, public administration, business administration, or another related field (or bachelor’s degree and substantial work experience).
• Relevant work experience.
• A solid understanding of the real estate development process.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills to explain the methods and results of analysis.
• Project management skills.

Benefits

• Compensation—Salary:  DOE.
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Disability, Group Life/AD&D, vacation/personal time, and paid holidays.

To Apply

EPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send résumé and cover letter to reply@epssac.com.

Senior Land Use Economics Consultant, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA

Senior Land Use Economics Consultant 

Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Real Estate Development

Experience: 

7-10 years

Email: 

jobs@epsys.com

Website: 

http://www.epsys.com

Location: 

Los Angeles, CA

About the company

Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is an innovative land economics consulting firm that is distinct in our ability to understand and creatively resolve complex challenges related to land use planning, real estate investment, and public policy.  Since 1983 we have served a wide variety of private and public sector clients throughout the United States with an emphasis on fiscal, economic and environmental sustainability. The firm has four offices located in Oakland, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Denver. For more information, please visit our website at www.epsys.com.

The Position

EPS is seeking to fill a full-time position for a senior land use economist to help grow and lead our Los Angeles office.  We invite candidates with experience in real estate economics, public finance, urban planning, and regional economic analysis to apply.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the broader EPS leadership and staff on a variety of projects related to real estate feasibility, revitalization/redevelopment, public finance, fiscal and economic impacts, land use policy, and regional economic development.  The candidate must have the ability to work with a range of analytical methods and computer models, pursue new project leads through both the RFP process and professional relationships, and plan and execute a diverse array of consulting assignments.  This includes conducting rigorous analysis, preparing clear deliverables, representing the Firm during client interactions (including public presentations, as necessary), and adhering to project budget and schedule commitments. Over the longer term, the successful candidate will help recruit, train, and manage junior staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, city and regional planning, public policy, public administration, business administration, or another related field (or bachelor’s degree and substantial work experience).
• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• A solid understanding of the real estate development process.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in a broad range of data sources.
• Ability to effectively communicate the methods and results of analysis.
• Proven project management skills, including managing budgets and deadlines.
• Familiarity with the Los Angeles area preferred.

EPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send résumé and cover letter to jobs@epsys.com

Policy Analyst – Regional Land Use and Housing, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning - Chicago, IL

Policy Analyst – Regional Land Use and Housing

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

March 12, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Catherine Holland-Hatcher

Phone: 

312-386-8772

Email: 

chollandhatcher@cmap.illinois.gov

Location: 

Chicago, IL

Policy Analyst – Regional Land Use and Housing (PAE031) March 6, 2015 

Company/Agency: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Job Category: Assistant or Associate LevelExperience Required: Assistant (0-2 years), Associate (2-4 years) Salary Range: Commensurate with level hired 

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a Policy Analyst. CMAP is the official regional planning organization for the northeastern Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. CMAP developed and now leads the implementation of GO TO 2040, metropolitan Chicago's first comprehensive regional plan in more than 100 years. To address anticipated population growth of more than 2 million new residents, GO TO 2040 establishes coordinated strategies that help the region’s 284 communities address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.

Position Description:
The ideal candidate for this position will be able to assist with and produce regional-scale analyses of land use, housing, and development issues that support the recommendations of GO TO 2040 and development of the next comprehensive regional plan. The policy analyst will produce work on a range of topics, such as jobs-housing balance, fiscal and economic impact of land uses, housing elasticity and supply, the relationship between real-estate trends and long-term land use change, and planning for the interrelated nature of transportation and land use. Work in this area may also relate broadly to CMAP’s policies and research on transportation, tax policy, and regional economy topics.

The policy analyst will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, managing research, and producing reports and issue briefs on housing, land use, and development topics. In addition, this position will support activities monitoring and providing agency direction on federal, state and local public policy, and communicating and coordinating with the agency's partners on issues that affect land use and housing. In this work, the policy analyst will be expected to emphasize the recommendations of GO TO 2040 and work collaboratively with other entities to set regional priorities.

Essential Functions:

• Collect and analyze data on regional land use, development, and housing trends, both within the region and in peer regions.
• Manage or support agency research projects which analyze and report on the housing, land use, and development issues facing northeast Illinois.
• Write reports and issue briefs which explain data trends and the potential impacts of changes in federal, state, or local public policy.
• Enhance the agency’s capacity to analyze and forecast public finances related to housing and land use development.
• Monitor and evaluate regional, state, and national policies and initiatives that relate to housing and development issues.
• Present work to relevant CMAP committees and participate in regional groups on these issues as they affect metropolitan Chicago.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing on issues of public policy and planning.
• Excellent data management skills and the ability to manipulate and analyze large data sources, as well as the ability to generate findings from these data and present results.
• Demonstrated skills with microcomputer databases, spreadsheets, and Arc/GIS geographic information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex research projects and produce reports and issue briefs that are factual, original, compelling and persuasive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to complement existing projects via independent or team-based work.
• A demonstrated knowledge of real estate analytics as well as housing and land use development issues, particularly at the regional scale.
• Familiarity with the governance structure of northeastern Illinois.
  Education and/or Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Public Policy, Planning, Economics, Public Administration or a related field is required.
• Prior work experience in a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, with adaptability to other software.
  Contact Information:
  Send your resume, cover letter with contact information and Job Code PAE031 Email:
  hresources@cmap.illinois.gov
  Mail:
  Human Resources
  CMAP: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606
  Emailed resumes will receive an auto receipt. We do not send receipts for mailed resumes. Position open until filled. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.