December 5, 2002 THURSTON REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ENGINEER Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) has an opening for a full-time Transportation Planning Engineer. TRPC is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Lacey-Olympia-Tumwater urban area, and the Regional Transportation Planning Organization for the Thurston County region. TRPC is progressive in its approach to transportation planning, working to integrate transportation and land use decision making processes, improve access and choice for all travelers, and maximize return on public transportation investments. The Engineer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team on transportation, land use, and environmental issues. The Engineer is a specialist on the transportation team, concentrating on travel demand forecasting, data analysis and interpretation, scenario evaluation, and air quality modeling. This position offers the motivated individual opportunities to develop and expand his or her professional capacities through research and development of innovative modeling applications that support the agency's transportation and land use programs, including but not limited to: integration of travel demand modeling with GIS analysis; creation of microsimulation model for regional corridor analysis using Paramix software; and integration of land use and transport analysis utilizing UrbanSim through an established partnership with the University of Washington and Puget Sound Regional Council. REQUIREMENTS: A BA or BS in traffic or civil engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, or a related field is required, as well as substantial experience in all aspects of transportation modeling. A Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning, or a Professional Engineering license is preferred, as is demonstrated experience with EMME/2. Working knowledge of transportation planning and growth management concepts and practices is highly desirable. COMPENSATION: Hiring Range: $3,898-4,241per month depending on qualifications Full Salary Range: $3,898-5,166 per month TRPC provides generous annual leave and employer-paid medical and dental coverage for its employees. The agency is a member of the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System. TRPC policies support flexible work hours and schedules. TO APPLY: Please telephone Thurston Regional Planning Council at (360)786-5480 or TDD (360) 754-2933 for an application packet. Full application information and materials are also available on the agency's website www.trpc.org. Position will be open until filled. TRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Op Susan Andrews Assistant Director Thurston Regional Planning Council 2404 Heritage Court SW #B Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 786-5480 www.trpc.org