Senior GIS Planner - Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (Allentown, PA) (closes 4/30)

Who: The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, a two-county planning agency and federally-designed Metropolitan Planning Organization – Transportation Department

What: The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) seeks to grow the technical transportation planning, geospatial, geoanalytics, cartographic and economic modeling capacity and capabilities. Specifically, LVPC is seeking an individual with interest in participating in Geographic Information Systems, Regional Economic Modeling (REMI) and Travel Demand Modeling-based regional planning efforts. The successful candidate must be innovative, and possess:

• Excellent communication skills: oral, written and graphic 
• Creative thinking, positive attitude, enthusiastic work ethic 
• Passion for results and a bias for action 
• Strong commitment to public service and community improvement
• Team orientation and personal accountability 

Planning Associate - Alta Planning + Design - Oakland, CA

Planning Associate
Alta Planning + Design
Oakland, CA

Experience: 7-10 years
Contact person: Susan Harris
Email: hr@altaplanning.com
Website: http://altaplanning.com/careers/planning-associate-oakland-ca/

You have an interest and knowledge of active transportation – you’re the type who enjoys commuting by bike, even when it’s raining, or thinks taking the bus to work is the perfect way to catch up on your reading. You have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field and eight (8) or more years of experience working in a consulting environment or public entity but looking for an opportunity that provides daily challenges and opportunities to contribute to your community. You enjoy Planning and leading others on your team, helping them to achieve success.

As a Planning Associate at Alta Planning + Design you will be key in nurturing and growing client and industry partner relationships and contributing to the continued growth and success of the Oakland or San Jose office and region.

The essential priorities of this position are to:

• Nurture and grow client and industry partner relationships and secure work in support of Alta’s growth goals.
• Enhance Alta’s reputation as a trusted advisor and expert by educating clients and other relevant parties, and
• supporting solutions which will meet their business objectives.
• Appropriately manage large, complex projects in a budget-conscious and time-sensitive manner.
• Manage potentially large groups of staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES + TASKS

• Contributing to the development of proposals, statements of work, contract addenda, and scope changes; may
• include presenting proposals to clients and negotiating the final deliverables and costs.
• Identifying engagement goals and objectives leading the client and internal teams ensuring any risks to deliverable
• are property managed.
• Communicating desired outcomes, and advocating for the client and managing expectations.
• Creating and maintaining project schedules, monitoring scope changes, securing necessary approval and
• implementing change orders.
• Communicating the status of project deliverables to clients in a timely and effective manner.
• Administering the project including scheduling meetings, developing agendas, and project documentation,
• coordinating internal project meetings, ensuring timely delivery, and managing resources.
• Managing and mentoring staff, providing feedback and professional development in a timely and effective
• manner; hiring and terminating staff as appropriate.
• Contributing to Alta’s internal Professional Development programs by developing and presenting material.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining annual strategic plans.
• May include oversight of daily office administrative functions for a local office.

REQUIREMENTS

• Interest and knowledge of the active transportation field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field of study.
• Eight (8) or more of experience in a consulting environment or public entity; three (3) or more years as a Project
• Manager; three (3) or more years managing staff.
• Experience in the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the planning process and a general understanding of project management
• principles, methods and techniques.
• Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams
• within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and analytic skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI Arc GIS, or similar products.
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.

PREFERRED SKILLS + CERTIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field of study.
2. Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
3. Experience writing and/or presenting white papers and/or providing expert level presentations at conferences and
4. other events promoting the field of sustainable infrastructure and active, non-motorized transportation.
5. Experience using Deltek Vision.
6. Experience using Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst.
7. Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
8. AICP Certification.

Alta Planning + Design is an international planning firm with a mission to create active communities where bicycling and walking are safe, healthy, fun, and normal daily activities. We specialize in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, greenway, and roadway planning, design, and implementation in addition to outreach and education programs. Alta’s passion permeates everything we do. Working at Alta allows people to apply their skills and ideas to making the world a healthier, better place.

Alta offers competitive salaries, great benefits, flexible work schedules, and welcoming – and fun – work environments for our employees. Alta employees “walk the talk” and are passionate about creating livable and healthy communities. We are always seeking motivated professionals with backgrounds in engineering, planning, landscape architecture, or related fields. Our projects include cycletrack concept and design, bicycle and pedestrian master plans, corridor designs, transit projects, research, analysis, demand projections and safety planning.

Principal Planner, Metra - Chicago, IL

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting directly to the Department Head Long Range Planning, the Principal Planner will lead 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.  Perform statistical, geographical, quantitative and qualitative analysis; provide analytical or other support to other departments and/or divisions within Metra.  Lead specific commuter rail planning studies involving a wide range of transportation planning and policy analysis issues.  Assist in establishing standards and practices for spatial and mapping data.  Manage the development of applications for competitive funding sources.  Represent Metra at various regional and community planning meetings and professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders.  Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Urban, Regional, Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Geography, Economics, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics.  Master’s degree preferred.
• In addition to #1, must have five (5) years of experience in statistical, quantitative, or geographic analysis, data management or travel demand forecasting which includes project management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical materials.
• Excellent analytical and verbal/written communication skills required.
• Ability to professionally interact with regional or community organizations and other agencies.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license.

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Selected candidates are subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment, vehicle and criminal history. Relocation is not available for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:

E-mail:  jobs@metrarr.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661

Senior Transportation Planner / Senior Traffic Engineer, Traffic Works, LLC - Sacramento, CA

Senior Transportation Planner / Senior Traffic Engineer 

Traffic Works, LLC

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Loren Chilson

Phone: 

775-322-4300

Email: 

chilson@traffic-works.com

Website: 

http://www.Traffic-Works.com

Location: 

Sacramento, CA

Traffic Works is seeking a Transportation Planner or Traffic Engineer for a unique, challenging, and rewarding position. The firm is growing and seeks a skilled transportation professional with 7 to 15+ years of experience, committed to high quality work and familiar with the consulting environment. This position offers unlimited opportunities to manage projects, clients, other staff, grow a new discipline, and establish a long-term career path. The position could include office leadership, new office establishment, or another significant firm-wide role.

Minimum Requirements: 
Four year degree in Urban Planning, Civil/Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field PE, TE, PTOE, AICP, or PTP required 7+ years of experience as an Engineer or Planner in the traffic/transportation field Verifiable experience in at least three (3) of the following technical areas:

• Multi-modal Planning, Transit Planning, or Urban Design 
• Level of Service Calculations and Simulation using common software packages 
• Traffic Impact Studies 
• Safety Evaluations and Road Safety Audits 
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning or Design 
• Signing and Striping Design 
• Travel Demand Modeling 
• Stop Sign and Signal Warrant Analysis or other applications of the MUTCD 
• Complete Streets Evaluation and Design 
• Roundabouts and Traffic Signal Analysis and Design Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and the desire and ability or directly interact with a broad range of clients as a project manager with marketing responsibilities.

Flexibility, self-starter/self-motivated personality, and a service minded attitude. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US Citizen or Permanent work status)

Salary: $70,000 - $120,000+ annually, depending on qualifications

Benefits: Health Insurance Allowance, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Bonus/Profit Sharing Program, and 401K Interested Applicants, possessing at least the minimum requirements outlined above, are encouraged to submit a one page cover letter (summarizing key strengths & value to the firm) and a resume (3 pages maximum) to: 

Loren Chilson, Principal Traffic Works, LLC chilson@traffic-works.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Senior Planner, Transportation Analytics, TransLink - New Westminster, BC, Canada

Senior Planner, Transportation Analytics 

TransLink

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Website: 

http://www.translink.ca/careers

Location: 

New Westminster, BC V3L 0E7

Canada

TL Senior Planner, Transportation Analytics (FTT)

The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) is one of Canada’s most innovative transportation authorities, founded in 1999 to plan and manage transportation within Metro Vancouver. We’ve achieved success not only in improving the transportation network of the region, but helping maintain the enviable lifestyle of residents and the viability of local businesses. TransLink and our family of companies (Coast Mountain Bus Company, B.C. Rapid Transit Company and Transit Police) are proud to be one of BC’s Top Employers.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE To provide specialized and senior level of expertise and leadership in analyzing transportation statistics, identifying and quantifying emerging trends and relationships between system variables using an analytical and evidence-based approach, establishing empirical methodologies and tools to quantitatively predict possible future transportation performance, and developing analytically rigorous forecasts to support planning and decision-making.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Contributes advanced transportation analytics expertise to the development and appraisal of projects, programs, strategies, plans and tactics. 

Develops confidential transportation forecasts and scenarios for use by senior management in transportation planning and strategic business decisions; develops key inputs for the preparation of base plans, supplemental plans, annual plans, and long range strategic plans.  

Manages complex analytical projects, providing technical expertise and leadership to the project. Performs all aspects of project management from concept to implementation, and leads project teams in the fulfillment of project deliverables.

Develops and applies advanced transportation analytical methods, techniques and models in support of designated project deliverables, ensuring compliance with prevailing standards, policies and procedures.

Provides senior technical expertise to enterprise projects and committees and other analytical and planning professionals, while also providing leadership to designated projects. Presents and defends technical findings to internal and external audiences, including TransLink Executives, Commissioner, auditors and a variety of partner agencies and stakeholders. 

Establishes and maintains working relationships with management and counterparts in business units across the enterprise, as well as external stakeholders, in order to provide expertise and advice and to understand and communicate research and analytical requirements.

Collaborates with external stakeholders, industry peers, and government officials, and participates actively in an expert role on industry advisory and technical committees.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

The competencies for this job are typically acquired through a Master’s Degree in economics, engineering, business or related discipline with strong emphasis on quantitative research, forecasting and other transportation analytics methods and application, plus five years experience in a related position.  A Master's Degree in Planning will also be considered.

Other Requirements:

This position requires advanced knowledge and expertise in transit ridership, trends, and forecasting as well as big data analytics.  The candidate should also have:

Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles, standards, practices and methods of quantitative transportation research and analytics. 

Advanced knowledge of analytical methods to evaluate the costs and benefits of transportation policies, strategy and projects including expertise in alternative analysis, multiple account evaluation and benefit-cost analysis.

Advanced knowledge of forecasting theory and transportation model development and application such as regression, time-series econometric, and 4-step demand models, including the use of computerized packages which could include but is not limited to EMME, TransCAD, STATA, SPSS, FoxPro, Excel, Access and similar software.

Advanced knowledge of the transportation industry as it pertains to best practices in transportation research, analytics, modeling, forecasting, and other quantitative analysis.

Solid problem solving and decision making skills to select and establish appropriate processes and standards for the functional area.

Advanced analytical and interpretation skills to derive meaning and develop recommendations based on analytical findings.

Solid project management skills, including attention to detail and good understanding of quality control methods.

Solid written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to manage internal and external relationships, deliver presentations, and lead report writing activities.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week

Recruitment Process

TransLink’s Research and Analytics department is part of the Planning and Policy Division. The department undertakes transportation system research, advanced analytics, monitoring, surveying, forecasting as well as trend and usage reporting to support strategic, regional transportation policies, strategies and plans. 

An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process.  A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Please note: This position requires advanced knowledge and expertise in transit ridership, trends, and forecasting as well as big data analytics.  A Master’s Degree in Planning will also be considered.    

An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

How to Apply

Please go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position, view instructions on the process, and view other opportunities in our Planning and Policy Division.

INSTRUCTIONS:  Please save your (1) cover letter, and your (2) resume as one pdf document prior to uploading your application on-line.

Posting Date:  July 14, 2015 Closing Date:  August 10, 2015

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.

Having trouble applying?  Please view the System Requirements & FAQ's by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Planner IV - Transportation, Fairbanks North Star Borough - Fairbanks, Alaska

Planner IV - Transportation

Fairbanks North Star Borough

February 12, 2015

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Borough Direct Job Line

Phone: 

907-459-1206

Website: 

http://www.fnsb.us

Location: 

Fairbanks, AK

POSITION TITLE: Planner IV - Transportation 
SALARY: 17A $32.37hr 
STATUS: Regular Full Time 1.0 FTE 
FLSA: non-exempt 
PCN: CP-031-5A 
CLOSING DATE: 03/08/15 9:00 pm 
AK UNION STATUS: 01 
APEA REPORTS TO: Deputy Planning Director

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide professional transportation planning functions to the FNSB and the Fairbanks Metropolitan Area Transportation System (FMATS) to include highway, street, air, mass transit, bicycle and alternate modes and the impact of land use development on the transportation system.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Attend FMATS Technical Committee and specialized Working Group meetings and open house events public meetings for FMATS related programs and projects. 
2. Provide projections and trend analysis on economic, demographic and land use information for transportation planning purposes. 
3. Perform analysis of road and intersection capacity; retrieve information and develop statistics for a variety of users. 
4. Secure funding for program by participating in writing the FMATS Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and fulfil the FNSB duties outlined in the UPWP. 
5. Submit quarterly reports and annual year-end reports to Federal Highway Administration summarizing progress on Unified Planning Work Program 
6. Administer local review process for all federal and state funded highway projects. 
7. Administer the FNSB Transportation planning function utilizing the comprehensive road plan, and advise on technical aspects of transportation planning. 
8. Prepare written and oral presentations for Planning Commission and Assembly meetings and represent the Borough at the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee. 
9. Design and conduct special planning studies and evaluate transportation aspects of all subdivision, street vacation, zoning and conditional use applications. 
10. Review zoning permit site plans for traffic concerns and parking lot design. 
11. Act as Borough representative on Alaska Department of Transportation and Alaska Railroad Corporation projects/studies. 
12. Review, draft, and make recommendations on zoning and subdivision ordinances as related to transportation. 
13. Maintain transportation files and GIS transportation related data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in planning (urban, regional, transportation or a closely related field), and three years of experience in transportation planning or a closely-related field. A graduate degree in planning or a closely-related field of study may be substituted for one year of experience requirement. 
2. Knowledge of the transportation principles and practices of planning and Federal and State laws and guidelines as they relate to the planning process. 
3. Demonstrated ability to prepare and evaluate plans, studies and statistical data and to present facts and conclusions clearly and effectively in oral, written and graphic form. 
4. Demonstrated ability to design a research study, gather pertinent information, analyze a variety of data, prepare interpretations and write reports on recommendations in a clear and concise ma
5. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and deal with staff and the public in a tactful and courteous manner. Utilize citizen involvement techniques to encourage public participation. 
6. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer to include word processing, spreadsheet development. GIS experience preferred. 
7. Familiarity with travel demand forecasting software and programs such as Community Vis, TransCAD, Synchro, and highway capacity software preferred. 
8. Ability to conduct a traffic impact analysis and review transportation modeling submitted for large scale developments. 
9. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.) 
10. A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED. 
11. This position requires a criminal background check.

JOB CONTACTS: Continuous interdepartmental business contact; continuous routine public contact and frequent contact involving outside organizations/agencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY: Supervisor responsibilities: participates in new-hire interviews, provides input on employee evaluations, and other applicable employee-related actions. Experiences very little routine and often major problems with minimal supervision. The consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require serious effort to recover.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Private/semi-private office with good, clean conditions; while in the field, there is minor accident/hazard probability; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (1-25 lbs.).

Application Procedure: Apply Online Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed online application on or before the closing date and time as specified in the Job Posting. On line applications can be located atwww.applitrack.com/fnsb/onlineapp For additional information please call (907) 459-1202 or the Borough Direct Job Line at (907) 459-1206.

The Borough complies with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation to participate in the interview/selection process please be sure to complete this section of the online application. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Transportation Planner II, Fairfax County Department of Transportation - Fairfax, VA

Transportation Planner II 

Fairfax County Department of Transportation

February 3, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=...

Location: 

Fairfax, VA

$55,801 - $93,003  Job # 15-00185 

Fairfax County, a diverse, dynamic and growing jurisdiction in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Transportation Planner to work on a wide range of transportation planning issues, including long-range multimodal transportation planning, sub-area and corridor studies, land use studies and transit analyses. Fairfax County faces significant transportation challenges and is seeking innovative solutions.

Duties include: managing county transportation/land use studies; managing county participation in corridor and facility-level transportation feasibility and environmental studies; preparing, interpreting and applying travel analyses and forecasts and evaluating impacts of proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, participating in and conducting public outreach efforts, giving presentations to and coordinating with elected officials, citizen groups and staff from partnering agencies.

Position may be underfilled as a Transportation Planner I; the Underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section. One or more positions may be filled from this job announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus two years of experience related to transportation planning.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in planning or a related field. Strong background in transportation and land use planning. Experience in preparing long range transportation plans, evaluating transportation impacts of land use proposals, GIS, travel demand analysis, Sketch-up or other rendering software program. Familiarity with traffic operations, giving presentations, and conducting community outreach. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a group. The ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects and assignments, establish priorities that accurately reflect the importance of the job, and accomplish departmental goals and objectives. The ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS: This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of a Transportation Planner I (Grade S21, $48,439.04 to $ 80,731.46). The employment standards for the Transportation Planner I are: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level of a Transportation Planner II. Click here to view the complete details and KSAs for the Transportation Planner I.

TO APPLY: Apply online at agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2015.

Regional Planner & Policy Analyst, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission - Portage, IN

NORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning for a region of 770,000 people (per 2010 Census) in the Chicago Metropolitan Area
POSITION TITLE: Regional Planner & Policy Analyst
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with regional planning and demographic concepts
  
• Bachelor’s degree is required in urban or regional planning, information science
  or a related field.
  
• Master’s degree with at least two years of experience is desired. AICP
  certification is preferred.
  
• Demonstrated abilities in use of spreadsheets, word processing, presentation
  graphics and communications software, along with working knowledge of GIS.
  
• Knowledge and experience in identifying data sources, conducting research and
  analysis, and retrieving, accessing and working with U.S. Census and other
  Federal and State information.
  
• Ability to quickly respond to requests for information and analysis, identify and
  project trends, and interpret and relate data to overall regional goals.
  
• Proficiency in basic math skills, including fundamental statistical analysis, as
  well as English grammar
  
• Strong written and verbal communications and customer service abilities
  
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and give public presentations while making
  information understandable
  
• Problem-solving and time management skills, and a customer-oriented service
  ethic
  
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
  
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
  GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED DUTIES
  

• Position the agency as a go-to source for identifying and interpreting regional trends

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• Conduct policy analysis of freight and logistics planning, economic development, and other planning activities related to updates and implementation of the 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan
  
• Manage demographic, transportation performance, environmental justice, economic, housing, fiscal and other data for internal and external users
  
• Establish and organize a regional, open-source data clearinghouse
  
• Analyze demographic, statistical and financial data, relate to overall regional goals, develop recommendations, and clearly communicate findings based on this
  analysis
  
• Prepare and format data, information and other materials to support planning and
  programming
  
• Respond to internal and external inquiries pertaining to data, information,
  analysis, display and interpretation
  
• Extract and analyze demographic data for use in travel demand modeling and
  other planning activities
  
• Forecast distributions of regional population, households, employment and other
  socio-economic attributes
  
• Prepare reports, planning documents and apply for grants, as required
  
• Expected to travel and attend events outside the office
  
• Update and maintain statistical data for agency website and reporting
  ANTICIPATED POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full-time – Professional A SALARY / WAGE PARAMETERS: Salary: $41,368 – 45,505 depending on
  qualifications
  RESERVED RIGHT OF EMPLOYER / APPLICATION DEADLINE:
  The employer reserves the right not to fill this position. Apply by 4:30 p.m. March 20, 2015. However, the position will remain open until filled.
  APPLY WITH LETTER, RESUME AND PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES VIA EMAIL TO:
  Steve Strains AICP, Deputy Director/ Director of Planning Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission 6100 Southport Road, Portage, IN 46324
  
  

Transportation Planner III, Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments - Colorado Springs, CO

Transportation Planner III

Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments

December 8, 2014

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Barb Louricas

Email: 

blouricas@ppacg.org

Website: 

http://www.ppacg.org

Location: 

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Transportation Planner III Transportation Department, Monthly Salary Range: $4,982 - $6,103 Open Competitive

This is an exempt professional position with the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG), Transportation Division. This is a senior level planning position, and responsibilities include assisting in or managing a variety of projects related to the development of regional transportation plans and programs, TIP, management systems, and travel demand forecasting. Duties include, but are not limited to, in a team environment:

• Develop and maintain the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Assist in development of new or revised population and employment models to forecast and analyze population and employment trends• Manage short and long-range projects related to the transportation program• Respond to requests for technical assistance from member governments• Perform quantitative analyses and author transportation reports• Facilitate public involvement in various planning processes• Administer contracts for transportation program products• Participate on regional task forces• Interpret and respond to federal and state regulations• Coordinate and work with federal, state, and local transportation agencies• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director Supervisor Transportation Director of the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments

Required Education and Experience

1. Master’s Degree in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, statistics or a related field, plus a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience, or
2. Bachelor’s Degree in transportation planning, urban and regional planning, statistics or a related field, plus a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience.

This position requires a high level of computer literacy in the application of standard spreadsheet and word processing software, along with associated competence in GIS software, the principles and practices of urban transportation planning, technical analysis methods, the most recent federal transportation legislation related to transportation planning requirements. Also Required The ability to analyze complex issues and present results in concise reports and presentations to PPACG staff and others; understanding relationships between pertinent federal and state regulations; ability to communicate effectively with members of the public, elected officials, federal, state and local agency representatives, PPACG committees, and community organizations.

To apply for the position, please complete an application and send it to Barb Louricas at the address listed below. An application can be found atwww.ppacg.org; follow the link for “About Us”. Barb Louricas, Office Resources Manager Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments 15 S. 7th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905 EMAIL: blouricas@ppacg.org