Senior Travel Demand Modeler #2304-232820-01

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• Professional

The Senior Travel Demand Modeler serves as a technical leader in the development, enhancement, and programming of the regional travel demand model as well as subarea models for high growth and congestion areas. Conducts and manages detailed analyses of transportation demand and performance in a team setting using transportation modeling, air quality modeling, and geographic information systems software and databases. Monitors, trains, and mentors junior modeling staff.

• Serve as a senior technical advisor on the regional model maintenance and development team. 
• Serve as senior technical support for the development of sub-area models for areas of high growth using both TransCAD and TransModeler. 
• Conduct research and analysis necessary to maintain a state-of-the-practice regional model and to develop / apply supplementary forecasting tools. 
• Develop and edit macros and computer programs (GISDK or other languages such as R, C++, Python, or SQL) for the regional travel demand model. Design and write model updates and enhancements. 
• Perform and review travel forecasting activities for transit and highway projects, air-quality analysis, and regional planning. 
• Work with appropriate committees to foresee, prevent or resolve problems pertaining to the development or application of the regional transportation model.

• TransCAD (preferred) or CUBE 
• Thorough knowledge of theory, principles and practices of urban and transportation planning, including the ability to develop transportation models, prepare travel demand projections and provide technical modeling support. 
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of travel demand forecasting and their relationship to regional air quality issues/conformity. 
• Ability to manage complex projects, maintain schedules, and communicate complex, technical work to a non-technical audience. 
• Ability to systematically solve problems individually and collaboratively.

• Professional Engineer or American Institute of Certified Planners designation is desirable.

• $80,344.00 - $100,430.00 / Year; Commensurate with experience

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Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

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