ABJ30 Members and Friends, Special thanks to all of you who have already submitted your paper reviews and I hope those of you with outstanding review assignments will be able to complete and submit your reviews as we finalize our decisions for the TRB Meetings in January. Tom Palmerlee wants everyone to help recruit the next Director of BTS --- a very important position for our data programs (see below)! Please let me know if you are not able to complete your review assignment - we will need to scramble to complete our decision making process on time - thanks! Kate ________________________________ From: peter.appel(a)dot.gov [mailto:peter.appel@dot.gov] Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:28 PM Subject: Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics -- Recruitment Now Posted on USAjobs.gov Dear Colleagues: The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking a Director of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). BTS, which is part of DOT's Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), is charged with advancing rigorous analysis and the deployment of cross-cutting technologies to improve our Nation's transportation system. The Director position would lead the BTS, which is responsible for leading the development of high quality transportation data and information. As a federal statistical agency, BTS provides an objective source of statistical analysis for decision making at all levels. RITA is looking for a dynamic and visionary leader who can apply their expertise in the collection, analysis, and use of transportation statistics towards positioning BTS as an integral part of a Department of Transportation that bases its very significant investment and policy decisions on sound science and rigorous analysis. In addition to possessing superior technical acumen, candidates must demonstrate an ability to lead a diverse team and promote cross-office collaboration in the pursuit of achieving organizational excellence. If you know someone interested in this Washington, D.C. based leadership role with relevant experience and proven results please refer them to the link below: The Link to access this Vacancy announcement is: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=90676597&JobTitle=Director… Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Peter H. Appel Administrator Research and Innovative Technology Administration U.S. Department of Transportation