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Travel Modelers/Transportation Planner The Central
Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) is seeking qualified individuals to perform travel modeling.
CTPS is conducting new household travel and transit onboard surveys in
preparation for rebuilding its travel demand model set, and is also exploring
the possibility of developing activity-based models. The model set is currently
being used to examine a number of transportation projects, as well as significant
land use and environmental issues, in eastern Massachusetts. In support of
these efforts, CTPS is seeking to fill the two travel modeler positions
described below. SENIOR-LEVEL TRAVEL MODELER This individual
will assume a lead role in model development decision-making and task
execution. This individual should have several years of successful, thoughtful
experience in building and applying traditional trip-based travel models, and
should be thoroughly adept at all the steps of the process. In addition, this
person must have at least a sound working knowledge of, but preferably
experience with, advanced modeling techniques, such as those related to
activity-based modeling. Experience
with land use allocation models and traffic microsimulation is highly desirable. Specific
qualifications for this position are: ·
Master’s degree in urban/regional
planning or transportation/civil engineering.
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At least 10 years of
work experience in transportation planning/engineering. ·
Thorough proficiency in either EMME
or TransCAD. ·
Experience using discrete-choice model
estimation software. ·
Experience and proficiency in
inferential statistics. ·
Excellent communications skills. ·
Excellent leadership and other
interpersonal skills. TRAVEL MODELER/TRANSPORTATION PLANNER This individual will be involved in a variety of assignments, including
research, survey data collection and analysis, GIS analysis, database
development, technical writing, and, of course, model development and
application. Required ·
Master’s degree in urban/regional
planning or transportation/civil engineering. Alternatively, Master’s in
geography or other relevant field, but with some course work in transportation
planning and statistics. ·
At least two years of
work experience in transportation planning/engineering. ·
Some experience with or
knowledge of travel modeling. ·
Familiarity with either EMME or TransCAD. ·
Strong computing, analytical, and
communications skills. ·
Excellent interpersonal skills. Desirable ·
Familiarity with ArcGIS, R, ALOGIT,
Oracle. ·
Experience with or knowledge of travel
survey methods.
Salaries commensurate
with experience and skills, substantial benefits. Respond with
resume and cover letter to Deputy Technical Director at: CTPS State Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza, Suite 2150 Boston, MA 02116-3968 or An Affirmative Action, Equal-Opportunity Employer
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER The Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization seeks a transportation planner. The planner will provide professional services to the MPO, with particular focus on freight and on other 3C-related planning activities as called for. Excellent communication skills and technical-analysis capabilities are required. A master’s degree in planning is required and experience preferred. Salary commensurate
with experience and skills, substantial benefits. Respond with
resume and cover letter to Deputy Technical Director at: CTPS State Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza, Suite 2150 Boston, MA 02116-3968 or An
Affirmative Action, Equal-Opportunity Employer
GRAPHICS SPECIALIST The Central Transportation Planning Staff of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking a full-time, entry-level graphics specialist. The ideal candidate will have excellent graphics skills, strong knowledge of CS2, Quark, FreeHand, and GoLive, and experience in Web Design. A bachelor's degree in a related field is essential. Knowledge of or interest in mapping technologies is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience and skills, substantial benefits. Respond with resume and cover letter to Jane Gillis at: CTPS State Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza, Suite 2150 Boston, MA 02116-3968 or An
Affirmative Action, Equal-Opportunity Employer
CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS MANAGER The Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking a qualified manager for its Congestion Management Process (CMP), the Mobility Management System (MMS). Development of the MMS began in the mid-’90s and has been an ongoing process since then. The MMS monitors, analyzes, and makes recommendations on the following transportation elements: freeways, arterials, intersections, HOV lanes, transit, park-and-ride lots, bicycle parking spaces, transportation demand management, and pedestrian facilities. It also provides input to the development of the UPWP, the TIP, and the Regional Transportation Plan. The following link to the MPO website (presently under reconstruction) shows some of the uploaded MMS information: http://www.bostonmpo.org/bostonmpo/resources/CMS/cmsmain.htm A bachelor’s or higher-level degree in urban/regional or transportation planning or another, closely related field and three years of relevant experience are required. The qualified candidate must also have:
Knowledge of the basics in web design is desirable. Salary commensurate
with experience and skills, substantial benefits. Respond with
resume and cover letter to Deputy Technical Director at: CTPS State Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza, Suite 2150 Boston, MA 02116-3968 or An
Affirmative Action, Equal-Opportunity Employer |
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