Hello CTPP, The Metropolitan Area Planning Council, Metro Boston's regional planning agency, currently has several positions open, including three in Data Services. Descriptions for the DS positions below; full postings for these and others at mapc.org<http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mapc/default.cfm>fm>. Please pass along to your networks and reach out if you have any questions. Hope everyone's 2016 is off to a great start! Best, Meghna Land Use and Transportation Analyst The Metropolitan Area Planning Council in Boston seeks a Land Use and Transportation Analyst to develop land use projections, construct integrated land use and transportation scenarios, and conduct research activities in support of sustainable regional planning. This is an opportunity to apply cutting-edge modeling tools and analytical methods to real-world applications in a large metro region with a variety of social, environmental, and transportation challenges. Responsibilities include enhancement and operation of MAPC's regional land use allocation model (Cube Land), application of GIS-based sketch models (Community Viz) for local planning efforts, and research related to transportation and land use. We seek an individual who is innovative, mission-driven, and committed to a more sustainable and equitable region. The ideal candidate will have excellent quantitative abilities, a strong understanding of scenario planning principles and methods, demonstrated experience working with land use and/or transportation models, the ability to interpret and communicate model results to the general public, and experience working with big data. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply. See full description and apply at bit.ly/MAPC_LUanalyst<http://bit.ly/MAPC_LUanalyst> or www.mapc.org/jobs<http://www.mapc.org/jobs>bs>. Skilled analyst needed to build next-gen models of Metro Boston's land use & transport future http://bit.ly/MAPC_LUanalyst Digital Services Manager The Metropolitan Area Planning Council in Boston seeks an experienced and committed individual to lead a growing team of planners and programmers working at the intersection of digital technology and regional planning. MAPC's Data Services Department recently formed a new Digital Services group charged with finding new and effective ways to use digital tools to improve the quality of life in Metro Boston. The Digital Services Manager will oversee three web developers and will work with an interdisciplinary team of planners, analysts, and designers to execute a long-term digital product strategy, including all stages of product development, deployment, and user engagement. We are looking for someone able to expand our community partnerships, enhance our human-centered design process, and strengthen our connections with the civic tech community in Boston and across the nation. While not a technical programming position, familiarity with core web technologies is a must, along with three or more years of management experience. This is an ideal position for an accomplished civic technologist committed to advancing equity and sustainability in the public sector context. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply. See full description and apply at bit.ly/MAPC_DigitalMgr<http://bit.ly/MAPC_DigitalMgr> or www.mapc.org/jobs<http://www.mapc.org/jobs>bs>. Boston's regional planning agency seeks accomplished civic technologist to lead digital services group. http://bit.ly/MAPC_DigitalMgr Civic Web Developer - Ruby & Ember The Metropolitan Area Planning Council in Boston seeks a Civic Web Developer to join a growing team of planners and programmers working at the intersection of digital technology and regional planning. This position plays a leading role in the development of public sector web applications related to planning, municipal operations, social issues, and civic engagement. The Developer will work closely with our product team in a collaborative, respectful environment, iterating on inclusive, human-centered product design and development processes. While writing code will comprise the majority of responsibilities, the work touches all aspects of the product delivery cycle, including product scoping and design. There are also opportunities to build relationships and collaborations with Boston's civic tech community. Qualifications include two years' experience and proficiency in Ruby and/or Ember JS. This is an ideal position for a developer looking to apply strong technical skills to real-world problems of equity and sustainability in the public sector context. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply. See full description and apply at bit.ly/MAPC_CivicWeb<http://bit.ly/MAPC_CivicWeb> or www.mapc.org/jobs<http://www.mapc.org/jobs>bs>. Attn civic-minded Ruby & Ember pros: put your skills to work building an equitable and sustainable Metro Boston http://bit.ly/MAPC_CivicWeb