Transportation Modeler/GIS Specialist Job Opening Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization Brazos County, Texas The Bryan/College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the transportation planning body for Brazos County. Representatives from the Cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas A&M University (TAMU), Brazos County, Brazos Transit, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the public and other stakeholders work together to create a continuing, cooperative & comprehensive planning process. Summary of Position: The Transportation Modeler/GIS Specialist is responsible for: (1) Developing and maintaining a regional transportation planning four-step model to support the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and other necessary applications. (2) Integrating GIS with the regional transportation planning analysis, to provide visual representations. Major Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop local area inputs that the Department of Transportation requires for transportation models (e.g. demographics, networks inventories, and forecasts). * Research and analyze employment, population, housing, and land use data for use in the transportation model. Coordinate work with local governments to review and revise network data. Construct transportation network computer models for present and future years based on demographic forecasts. * Conduct/Assist in socio-demographic research for use in the transportation model and MTP, using Census Data, including the Census Transportation Planning Package and other data sources as appropriate. * Develop, document and produce travel demand estimates and conduct analyses of different transportation scenarios related to local transportation plans, corridor studies, plan updates and other special studies using the transportation model. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Broad knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of statistical modeling and transportation planning. Knowledge of transportation modeling processes and data needs, modeling theory and steps necessary to design, run and evaluate computer models & TIAs. * Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; prioritize goals; prepare clear and concise reports; prepare informational materials and present complex technical material in non-technical terms to a variety of audiences. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, technical committees, policy board, partner agencies, public officials and the general public. Experience & Training Required: * Bachelor's degree in geography, transportation, urban planning, information systems or a related field. * At least 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in GIS. * Master's degree in geography, transportation, urban planning, information systems or a related field may be substituted for one year of experience. * Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License, proper insurance, and reliable vehicle. See website for complete job description. Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 / year (Relocation expenses are not paid) Closing Date: February 15, 2007 To Apply: Submit a detailed cover letter and resume to: BCSMPO Attn: Linda LaSut 3608 E. 29th Street Suite 113 Bryan, TX 77802 Email: llasut(a)bcsmpo.org <mailto:llasut(a)verizon.net> URL: http://www.bcsmpo.org <http://www.bcsmpo.org/>