Transportation Modeler
(Transportation Department)
Work Hours:   Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Salary Range:  $52,986-$84,778
 
The City of Durham North Carolina, on behalf of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, (MPO) seeks a Transportation Modeler with extensive experience in the development and maintenance of advanced travel demand and land-use models. Primary responsibilities of this position also include model specifications, estimation, calibration, validation, maintenance, demand forecasting, policy analysis, traffic simulation, scenario testing as well as providing technical support for transportation system performance measures, needs assessments, prioritization for the Transportation Improvement Program and Long Range Transportation Plan. The Transportation Modeler will also be responsible for presentation of scenario outcomes and project prioritization results to the regional technical and policy stakeholders, therefore a high degree of oral and written communication skills, and ability to effectively present technical information to small and large groups is essential. The position will provide a challenging and rewarding experience to the selected candidate.
 
Requirements, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
 
·         Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred;
·         Minimum of five years of progressive and relevant experience in travel demand modeling; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related travel demand modeling experience;
·         Hands-on experience and extensive skills with TransCAD and GISDK;
·          Experience and skills in computer programming skills (VB, JAVA, C++ or similar), database programming, UrbanSim, GIS and statistics is preferred; and
·         Possession of a valid NC class “C” driver’s license.

Detailed information can be found via

http://ww2.durhamnc.gov/employment/DisplayJob_sp.cfm?vJobID=1399

 
Forward a City of Durham Application, a copy of your resume and salary history to the City of Durham Human Resources Office at the address provided below: 
  
Human Resources, City of Durham
                                                            101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC  27701
                                                            Phone:  (919) 560-4214
 
Electronic applications may be submitted through the City’s website: 

http://durhamnc.gov/ich/as/hr/Pages/city_jobs.aspx

 

The City of Durham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

 

Yanping Zhang

DCHC MPO, City of Durham