POSITION AVAILABLE OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING AGENCY (MAPA) ASSISTANT PLANNER - TRANSPORTATION Job Description This position involves technical planning support for the Transportation Planning Section of MAPA, the metropolitan planning organization for the Omaha region. The primary area of work will relate to development and annual update of the regional TIP, staff support for Iowa RPA activities and committee, staff support for New Freedom and Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) project and committee, coordinating ITS and other metropolitan transportation activities. Specific activities will include data collection and assembly, preparation of estimates and forecasts and data analysis and presentation. This work requires a high level of quantitative and analytical skills: familiarity with the TIP, ITS and RPA planning process is required; some familiarity with GIS and data base application is required. At times, this position will also be involved in other areas within the broader transportation planning process and a background in the overall transportation modeling process will be helpful. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: The ability to work with local elected officials and, state/federal officials and the public is essential. The ideal candidate should be motivated, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and have proactive work habits. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in transportation or regional planning or engineering or related studies and three years of progressively responsible experience, or any time-equivalent combination of experience and education. SALARY: Salary negotiable: $41,653 - $56,856. MAPA reserves the right to hire at an appropriate level. Resumes and applications will be accepted until close of business July 31, 2009. Submit resume to: A.A. Ramsey, MAPA Personnel Officer, 2222 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE, 68102-4328; Email: aramsey(a)mapacog.org