[CTPP] Job Opening Information at Metropolitan Council - Principal Forecaster

The attachment below describes an opportunity now open at Metropolitan Council in St. Paul, MN. I'd appreciate your help publicizing the opening or referring candidates. We are planning now for our next major forecast for the Twin Cities region (2000-2040). Our objective is to have a disaggregate micro-simulation model that incorporates discrete choice methods, and that can interface with the Council's transportation model. The Council is seeking talent that can prepare, implement, calibrate and manage the demographic and land-use modeling. Questions about the Council's hiring process can be addressed to Brenda McCoy, Human Resources, HR.Team3(a)metc.state.mn.us Regards --Todd Graham Research Manager Metropolitan Council ___________________________________ Notice of Job Opening Position: Research Analyst (Principal Forecaster) Job Posting No: 290779 Salary Range: $51,952 - $77,928 Division: Data Resources Department: Research Application Deadline: 1/19/07 Position Summary Provides expertise and project leadership for demographic forecasting, socio-economic modeling, development and re-development monitoring, and land supply analysis. Provides consultation to clients in the application of research to regional growth strategy and planning. Assumes principal responsibility for the Council's demographic and land use forecasting, including scoping and implementation of a new disaggregate micro-simulation model (e.g., UrbanSim or OPUS). Leads the demographic and geographic forecast modeling of major forecast revisions (2-3 times per decade), working with team to assess, analyze and organize data inputs needed by the forecast model. Participates as forecast expert in regional system plans development (transportation and water resources) and local comprehensive plans review and coordinates minor/interim forecast revisions. Provides consultation and support for other Council projects. Education/Training & Experience Requirements * Master's degree in demography, geography, applied economics, statistics, a related social science, or urban planning. * Minimum 5 years of professional experience in research, analysis, government statistics and/or data management, which includes 2 years of experience in each of the following areas: Research project design and management, Demographic forecasting and model-building, Advanced statistical analysis (regression, log-linear, cluster analysis, factor analysis, etc.). * Inter-disciplinary knowledge of current regional science theory and methods, as well as understanding of metropolitan growth management. * Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Access, SAS for statistical analysis, and programming tools (e.g., VBA/VB, C++, Python, Perl or similar). Preferred Qualifications * Preference given for experience in land use econometrics, spatial econometrics, or disaggregate micro-simulation forecast modeling (e.g., UrbanSim or OPUS). A combination of Education and years of relevant experience may be considered. Please visit our website at http://metrocouncil.org/jobs/apply.htm for more information about this position and for employment application forms. How to Apply For consideration, applicants must submit a completed Metropolitan Council Employment Application form and resume. Position closes 4:30 pm on January 19, 2007. Metropolitan Council Email: HR.Team3(a)metc.state.mn.us, or Fax: 651/602-1071, or Mail: Human Resources, 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55101 Please visit our website at http://metrocouncil.org/jobs/apply.htm for more information about this position and for employment application forms. Robert J. Paddock Transportation Research Metropolitan Council 390 N. Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 651 602-1340