Transportation Modeler/GIS
Specialist Job Opening
Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning
Brazos County
The Bryan/College Station
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the transportation planning body
for
Summary of Position:
The Transportation
Modeler/GIS Specialist is responsible for:
(1) Developing and maintaining a regional
transportation planning four-step model to support the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan (MTP) and other necessary applications.
(2) Integrating GIS with the regional transportation
planning analysis, to provide visual representations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Develop local area inputs that the Department of
Transportation requires for transportation models (e.g. demographics, networks
inventories, and forecasts).
·
Research and analyze employment, population, housing,
and land use data for use in the transportation model. Coordinate work with local
governments to review and revise network data. Construct transportation network
computer models for present and future years based on demographic forecasts.
·
Conduct/Assist in socio-demographic research for use
in the transportation model and MTP, using Census Data, including the Census
Transportation Planning Package and other data sources as appropriate.
·
Develop, document and produce travel demand estimates
and conduct analyses of different transportation scenarios related to local
transportation plans, corridor studies, plan updates and other special studies using
the transportation model.
Required Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities:
·
Broad knowledge of the principles, methods and
practices of statistical modeling and transportation planning. Knowledge of
transportation modeling processes and data needs, modeling theory and steps
necessary to design, run and evaluate computer models & TIAs.
·
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and
in writing; prioritize goals; prepare clear and concise reports; prepare
informational materials and present complex technical material in non-technical
terms to a variety of audiences.
·
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with staff, technical committees, policy board, partner agencies,
public officials and the general public.
Experience
& Training Required:
·
Bachelor’s degree in geography, transportation,
urban planning, information systems or a related field.
·
At least 3 years of increasingly responsible
experience in GIS.
·
Master’s degree in geography, transportation,
urban planning, information systems or a related field may be substituted for
one year of experience.
·
Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s
License, proper insurance, and reliable vehicle.
See website for complete job
description.
$45,000 - $50,000 / year (Relocation
expenses are not paid)
Closing Date:
To Apply:
Submit a detailed cover
letter and resume to:
BCSMPO
Attn:
Email: llasut@bcsmpo.org