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Senior Transportation Engineer/Office Manager #6158 -
Ontario, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, CA
Iteris, Inc. leads the traffic management market in the
development and application of advanced technologies
that reduce traffic congestion, minimize environmental
impact and improve the safety of our surface
transportation system. We have created a dynamic team of
professionals throughout the country who are passionate
about transportation and making an impact in the
industry.
This position will function as an Assistant Manager for
our growing office in Ontario, California. Duties will
include managing transportation projects including
budgeting for design and planning activities, client
interface, agency coordination and providing technical
expertise to staff. The position will also provide
company representation at professional events and
meetings.
Qualifications Required:
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BS/MS/PhD in Civil Engineering/Traffic Engineering
or Transportation Planning
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10 - 15 years of increasingly responsible experience
as a Manager of Transportation Studies and Area-Wide
Transportation projects (including roadways,
freeways and transit facilities)
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3-5 years Group Management experience or Leading a
team of Engineers
Qualifications Desired:
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Self-motivated with excellent analytical and
communication skills
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TE/PE in California
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Licensed as a California Civil Engineer
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emonstrated management of multiple projects, budgets
and client relations
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Successful completion of at least two major corridor
studies
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Experience in Traffic Signal and ITS design
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A demonstrated forward-thinker
If you're interested in working for a company that
offers a casual working environment, flexible work
schedule, competitive salary and benefits package as
well as the opportunity for you to ascend your career -
and Iteris- to the next level, we encourage you to learn
more about Iteris! Visit us at
http://www.iteris.com/.
Confidential resumes or letters of inquiry can be sent
to
tnl@iteris.com.
(updated
July.
18, 2008)
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Region 2 University Transportation Research Center
Employment Opportunity
Title: Assistant
Director for Research and Outreach
Work Location: The City College of New York,
138th Street @ Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031
Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000, plus excellent
benefits
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Director for Research and Outreach (ADRO)
spends approximately 75% of her/his time administering
UTRC’s research and technology transfer programs,
including the following activities:
• Meet with professional staff at transportation
agencies in the region to assist with the identification
and definition of research needs;
• Plan research conferences and technology transfer
seminars;
• Encourage the participation of new faculty members in
the UTRC Consortium;
• Coordinate interdisciplinary multi-campus working
groups of faculty involved in specific areas of
research;
• Respond to technical assistance and administrative
information requests as they arise;
• Work with research teams to ensure that final reports
are edited and formatted to the highest professional
standards;
• Serve as UTRC’s liaison or representative in key
ongoing policy initiatives in the region;
• Work with UTRC faculty and staff to develop research
proposals; and
• Supervise student interns in the development of
web-based management tools and updates to the center’s
website.
The ADRO will also spend approximately 25% of her/his
time directly in UTRC research projects. While most of
UTRC’s research is conducted outside its immediate
office (there are 12 universities in its consortium), a
significant amount of research is done in-house. This
research tends to focus on transportation economics,
management, and planning; transit operations and
management; intelligent transportation systems; safety;
and many other topics. Involvement in these projects
would be tailored for the ADRO’s areas of interest and
expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS
• A master’s degree in planning, engineering,
management, public administration or a related field
• Five years of relevant professional experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong project management experience and strong
organizational skills
• Ability to approach challenges flexibly in a complex
academic work environment
• Broad understanding of transportation issues and
research needs in the region
• Strong computer skills a plus, including familiarity
with HTML and a programming language
• Public agency experience a plus
ABOUT UTRC
The Region 2 University Transportation Research Center
(UTRC) is one of ten original University Transportation
Centers established in 1987 by the U.S. Congress. These
centers were established with the recognition that
transportation plays a key role in the nation's economy
and quality of life. University faculty members provide
a critical link in conducting research on how to address
national and regional transportation problems while
training the professionals who plan and operate
transportation systems and serve their customers on a
daily basis. The UTRC was established in order to
support transportation research, education and the
transfer of technology in USDOT Region 2, which includes
New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands. The theme of the Center is "Planning and
Managing Regional Transportation Systems in a Changing
World." Under the direction of Dr. Robert E. Paaswell,
Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering at the City
College of New York, UTRC functions as a consortium of
twelve major universities, with over 180 affiliated
principal investigators from a wide variety of academic
disciplines.
For more information on UTRC, please visit www.utrc2.org
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please email a cover letter,
resume or curriculum vitae, and reference contact
information to:
Dr. Camille Kamga, ckamga@utrc2.org
Position available immediately, and open until filled.
UTRC and the City University of New York Research
Foundation are equal opportunity employers.
(updated
June.
16, 2008)
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Travel Demand Modeling & GIS
ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER
TRAVEL
DEMAND MODELING & GIS
Rochester,
New York
The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC)
currently has an opening for a qualified professional with
demonstrated experience in travel demand modeling,
geographic information systems (GIS), and project
management. Additional responsibilities may include computer
network and website administration. Experience or
familiarity with Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
processes and activities is highly desirable.
GTC is the designated MPO for the nine-county
Genesee-Finger Lakes Region including the Rochester
Transportation Management Area. Additional information on
GTC can be found at
www.gtcmpo.org.
A full job description detailing the
responsibilities of the position is available upon request
to
rperrin@gtcmpo.org.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Assistant
Program Manager
1. Bachelor’s
degree in planning, geography, engineering, or a related
field and
2. Three (3) to
five (5) years of experience in travel demand modeling and
GIS (a Master’s degree may substitute for
one year of the required experience)
and
3. High level of
proficiency in TransCAD, ArcGIS, and the Microsoft Office
software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
The starting
salary range is $45,390 to $47,940 dependent on
qualifications.
The position
will remain open until filled and, based on the
qualifications of the candidate, may be filled at the
Program Manager level. Review of résumés and selection of
interview candidates will begin immediately.
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GTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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GTC provides a competitive benefit
package.
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GTC is
unable to provide traveling/relocation expenses.
A cover
letter and résumé should be sent to the following:
Genesee Transportation Council
50 W. Main St., Suite 8112
Rochester, NY 14614-1227
Attn: Mr. Richard Perrin, AICP
Cover letters and résumés received via fax or
e-mail will not be accepted.
(updated
April.
04, 2008)
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TRB Announces Graduate Research Award Program in
Public-Sector Aviation Issues
The Airport
Cooperative Research Program, under the auspices of the
Transportation Research Board of the National Academies,
is pleased to announce the Graduate Research Award
Program in public-sector aviation issues. Up to 10
awards of $10,000 each will be given for the successful
completion of a research paper on public-sector
airport-related aviation issues to students enrolled in
a Graduate Degree Program at an accredited U.S. college
or university during the 2008-09 academic year.
The purpose of
this research award program is the following: to
encourage applied research on airport and related
aviation system issues and to foster the next generation
of aviation community leaders. The program is intended
to stimulate thought, discussion, and research by those
who may become the future airport managers, operators,
designers, and policy makers in aviation. The focus of
this research program is on applied research to help the
public sector continue to improve the quality,
reliability, safety, and security of the U.S. civil
aviation system well into the foreseeable future.
Students and
faculty are invited to visit the ACRP/TRB website to
review all of the requirements and to download
application materials:
http://www.trb.org/crp/acrp/awardprogram.asp.
The website
also provides a list of potential research problems and
links to other sources for possible consideration.
Researchers
will work with a faculty advisor at their university,
with an expert panel appointed by the ACRP, and with
mentors chosen to provide expertise in a student's
particular research area. In addition, the potential
exists for papers to be presented at the Annual Meeting
of the Transportation Research Board in January 2010,
and for selected papers to be published in the
Transportation Research Record, a peer-reviewed journal
published by the TRB.
Applications are due by June 3rd, 2008, for the academic
year 2008-09.
(updated
FEB. 26, 2008)
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Washington State Department of Transportation
Position:
Transportation Planner - Transportation Planning
Specialist 4
Division: Strategic Planning & Programming
Recruitment Number: 08-HQ-032
Location: Olympia
Salary: $57,504-$75,480 annually depending on
qualifications
Opening Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Closing Date: Monday, March 17, 2008
Position Profile:
Now is your chance to jump start your career and join
WSDOT in the fast lane to success. The Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Headquarters
Planning Office wants to hire a transportation planning
professional capable of working on multiple projects as
both a team leader and team member. Are you open to
exploring a career opportunity that involves both
analysis of current policy and development of critical
long-range planning recommendations to address today’s
transportation challenges?
The incumbent will be responsible for collaborating to
develop policy recommendations, draft plans and complete
projects that will have both regional and statewide
implications. In this position, the incumbent will have
numerous opportunities to expand their horizons in the
areas of statewide planning, special modal and issue
planning, research, and transportation policy analysis,
both the legislative and executive. The individual
selected for these responsibilities will gain valuable
knowledge and experience for future management
positions. Key areas of the position’s responsibilities
include:
Statewide Planning and Special Issue and Modal
Planning: serve as a team leader and participate in
modal and regional planning, corridor studies and route
development plans to better ensure the identification of
multi-modal alternatives and the implementation of
statewide policy. Coordinate for special issues in
planning, such as safety, preservation, environmental,
and economic development.
Transportation Policy Analysis: serve as the
project lead for policy development projects including,
but not limited to preparing reports, visual
presentation and other materials needed to effectively
communicate data and policy recommendations. In addition
the incumbent will review, analyze and prepare bill
analysis on proposed state transportation planning
legislation. This involves working closely with regions
and divisions, acting as the point of contact for
various issues, programs and initiatives.
For more
information and application instructions, visit the
following link:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Employment/Jobs/2008/02/08-HQ-032.htm
(updated
FEB. 25, 2008)
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USDOT 2008 Transportation Career Residency Program
The U.S.
Department of Transportation’s Career Residency Program
sets your career in motion. The two-year, paid
professional development residency program provides
recent graduates with an exceptional opportunity to
become an integral part of DOT’s future.
We are looking for motivated individuals who are
innovative and academically prepared to fill “mission
critical” positions as part of our 2008 Transportation
Career Residency Program — your fast lane to
professional development and career mobility.
The program provides Residents with a variety of
challenging, yet rewarding, job rotations and work
experiences. Through a combination of mentoring,
training, and development planning, Residents will
enhance their strategic, management, and technical
skills.
Please click on the
following link to get more information:
http://www.careers.dot.gov/08CRP/
(updated
FEB. 25, 2008)
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TranSystems Corporation Traffic Engineer / Travel Demand
Modeler
Title: Traffic
Engineer / Travel Demand Modeler
Salary Range: Depending on Qualification (DOQ)
Location: FT Worth, TX
Job Description:
TranSystems
Corporation is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill
a new entry/intermediate level position involving
professional responsibility and technical ability in its
Transportation Modeling Team.
This position will perform transportation studies including
travel demand model development and engineering analysis,
highway and transit planning projects. Specific duties focus
on toll road studies, including development and analysis of
pricing policies and strategies, traffic and revenue
estimation, sensitivity testing and risk analysis, corridor
analysis, toll systems integration and others.
Please click on the below link or apply directly in the
career section of our website .
www.transystems.com
https://www3.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/transystems/PublicJobs/Intranet/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=10791&esid=az
(updated
FEB. 20, 2008) |
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North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
Transportation Planners, Senior Transportation Planners and
Transportation System Modelers
Title:
Transportation Planner I/II
Salary Range: minimum of $3,277 / $3506 per month (DOQ)
Title: Senior
Transportation Planner
Salary Range: minimum of $4335 per month (DOQ)
Title:
Transportation System Modeler I/II
Salary Range: minimum of $3,751 / $4335 per month (DOQ)
Job Description:
The North
Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary
association of cities, counties, school districts and
special districts that was established in January 1966 to
assist local governments in planning for common needs,
cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound
regional development. It serves a 16-county metropolitan
region centered around the two urban centers of Dallas and
Fort Worth. The area of the region is approximately 12,800
square miles, and the population of the region is over 6.4
million.
Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) for transportation in the Dallas-Fort
Worth Metropolitan Area. The MPO serves the region by
developing transportation plans and programs that address
the complex transportation needs of the rapidly growing
metropolitan area. The Transportation Department of the
North Central Texas Council of Governments is increasing its
staff and seeking to fill the positions identified below.
Transportation Planner
I/II:1) Transportation System Management, 2)
Transportation Safety, 3) Goods Movement, 4) Sustainable
Development, 5) Outer Loop/Rail Bypass, 6) Transportation
Funding, 7) Regional Aviation System Planning, and 8)
Transportation Information Systems. The minimum monthly
salary for a Transportation Planner I is $3,277.00,
depending on qualifications (DOQ), and $3,506.42 for a
Transportation Planner II, DOQ.
Senior Transportation
Planner in Transportation Systems Management/Intelligent
Transportation Systems. The minimum monthly salary is
$4,335.67, DOQ.
Transportation System
Modelers I/II to provide assistance in travel and
land-use modeling activities. The minimum monthly salary for
a Transportation System Modeler I is $3,751.92, DOQ, and
$4,335.67 for a Transportation System Modeler II, DOQ.
Specific information for
each position is available at
http://www.nctcog.org/aa/jobs.asp or read the PDF file
here. Applicants must be
lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Positions will
remain open until filled.
(updated
JAN. 10, 2008)
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Transportation Engineer/Travel Demand Modeler at Toledo
Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG)
Title:
Transportation Engineer/Travel Demand Modeler
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 / year (DOQ)
Job Description:
The Toledo
Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) is
seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a
position involving a substantial degree of
responsibility, professional judgment, and
technical ability in its Transportation Department.
This is a supervisory position, requiring
coordination of work with other staff and guidance
to employees reporting to him/her. The person will
report directly to the Department supervisor.
Specific
duties and responsibilities include the development
and execution of methodologies for data collection,
refinement and analysis; assist in development of
project proposals, work programs and budgets;
participate in, and oversee public infrastructure
studies related to transportation planning to
include highway capacity studies, traffic impact
studies and similar traffic engineering activities;
development and evaluation of highway/transit
networks; maintain computer models, develop traffic
projections, and regional or sub-regional
transportation plan development; prepare written
reports, prepare and deliver presentation to
committees and other groups, and coordinate with
outside entities regarding traffic and
transportation issues.
Qualification:
The
successful candidate must possess considerable
knowledge of the principles and practices of urban
and regional transportation planning, with an
emphasis on regional modeling. Direct experience in
travel demand forecasting using CUBE VOYAGER or
comparable software is required. Experience with
air quality and land use models, GIS, relational
databases, and familiarity with SAFETEA-LU
metropolitan planning requirements, is desirable.
Applicant must have skill in statistical analysis,
graphical presentation of data and the ability to
draw logical conclusions from statistical
relationships. Experience in transportation
engineering with an MPO, is a bonus. Excellent oral
and communication skills are essential.
Applicant
must hold a Bachelor's Degree in
Civil/Transportation Engineering plus five years of
engineering experience. Education beyond a
Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for one year
required experience. P.E. license is desirable.
E.I.T. is required. Salary is $55,000 to $60,000
depending upon qualifications and includes a
generous benefits package. Applicant must be
legally able to work in the U.S. and
possess
a current, valid driver's license. Interested
candidates should forward a letter of interest,
resume, and professional references by January 11,
2008 to TMACOG, P.O. Box 9508, Toledo, OH 43697-9508
or
resume@tmacog.org.
No phone calls. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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JAN. 01, 2008) |
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Land Use Model Project Manager in Southern California
Association of Governments
Title: Land Use
Model Project Manager
Salary Range: $61,907 – $99,360 / year (DOQ)
THE POSITION
This is a new position that will act as the project
manager for the development of an Integrated
Transportation/Land Use Model. The model will
provide a framework of improving land use
forecasting methods and create interaction between
the travel demand model and land use forecasting.
The position will also be responsible for supporting
data collection and monitoring the performance in
land use, housing the environment. The position
works under the general direction of the Manager of
Data and Monitoring Division within the Information
Services Department.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
QUALITIES:
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Knowledge and experience in all aspects of project
management
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Experience in regional planning and modeling
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In-depth knowledge of transportation or land use
modeling
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Strong experience and excellent interpersonal skills
in coordination among diverse stakeholders
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strategic and creative thinker and implementer
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Adaptable and flexible worker
EXAMPLES OF
TYPICAL DUTIES:
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Develop the scope of the work for staff and
consultant projects.
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Conduct literature review and research regarding
integrated land use/transportation model development
and related applications.
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Collect and perform research and analysis of
planning data on such issues as land use,
transportation, housing and environmental issues.
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Manage the land use model system design study.
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Coordinate the data collection process between
consultants and SCAG staff for various factors such
as rent and floor space for
residential/non-residential uses in the region
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Coordinate land use model data processing
activities.
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Oversee the model calibration process.
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Manage the testing of alternative policy scenarios.
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Support policy development through modeling analysis
and its implications for EIR.
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Provide presentations to technical committees.
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Participate in cross-functional work teams as
needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and
Training:
Both Levels: Equivalent to a
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university with major course work in urban or
regional planning, economics, transportation
engineering, geography or a related field.
Experience:
Specialist Level:
Five years of increasingly responsible professional
regional planning experience that included project
management and modeling. Senior Specialist
Level: Six years of increasingly responsible
professional regional planning that included project
management and an in-depth knowledge of modeling.
A Master's degree
may substitute for one year of required experience.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of urban and regional
planning with an emphasis on land use and
transportation modeling; land use models and their
applications; travel demand models and their
applications; regional input-output analysis; model
calibration and validation process; statistical
analysis, GIS and database management; data sources
related to land use, housing and transportation;
advanced methods and techniques of technical report
preparation and presentation; project management
principles and concepts.
Ability to:
Manage complex short and long-term projects;
critically review model design and output; plan and
organize multiple assignments to meet deadlines;
analyze and establish data standards; administer the
contracts of outside consultants and evaluate
quality of work; prepare and analyze technical and
administrative reports, statements and
correspondence; prepare and deliver presentations
and recommendations; work cooperatively and
productively as a member of a team; perform
responsible and difficult work involving the use of
independent judgment and personal initiative;
communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and
in writing.
Special
Requirements:
Ability to work in a standard office environment;
ability to travel to different sites and locations;
possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate,
valid driver’s license.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants should
submit a completed SCAG application and resume to:
Southern California Association of Governments
Attn: Human
Resources Office
818 West 7th
Street, 12th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90017
(213) 236-1910
www.scag.ca.gov
Applications will
be accepted on a continuous basis until SCAG’s needs
are met. This recruitment may close at any time
without prior notice.
The most qualified
applicants will be invited to participate in the
selection process based on the application and
resume submitted. Applicants must clearly
demonstrate through their application materials that
they meet the qualifications listed above. The
selection process may consist of an application
screening, oral presentation, and oral board
interview.
EMPLOYMENT
INFORMATION
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Before employment, applicants will be required to
provide documentation that verifies their proof of
eligibility to work in the United States.
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Reference checking will be done prior to hire. A
thorough background check including a review of
criminal history, DMV report, pre-employment
physical, alcohol and drug-screening and financial
history may be conducted for certain
classifications.
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Employees are required to serve a one-year
probationary period before achieving regular
status. Manager and director positions are employed
through an annual contract.
EMPLOYEE
PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS
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Insurance Coverage:
Employees may choose from two HMO and two PPO
CalPERS health plans and two dental plans. SCAG
contributes $800 towards insurance premiums with the
cost difference paid out in cash. Life insurance, in
the amount of $50,000 is provided by SCAG. Short
term and long term disability insurance plans are
provided by SCAG.
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Retirement:
Employees become members of the Public Employees’
Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 55 plan. SCAG pays
the employee’s 7% contribution. ICMA and MetLife
457 deferred compensation plans are available.
Employees do not pay into Social Security.
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Holidays:
A total of 13 paid holidays – 9 designated and 4
floating – are provided annually.
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Vacation:
Ten to twenty days per year, depending on length of
experience.
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Sick Leave:
Employees earn sick leave at the rate of one day per
month.
·
Health, Dependent
Care and Parking Reimbursement Account:
A tax-exempt savings plan is offered to pay eligible
expenses associated with health and dependent care.
·
Rideshare/Transportation Incentive Program:
SCAG pays up to $155 towards monthly bus pass,
vanpool or Metrolink, $35 per month for
ridesharing. In order to receive this benefit,
employees must use one of the listed options at
least 13 days per month.
·
Flexible
Time/Modified Work Week:
Some employees may work a modified 9-80 work
schedule, with every other Friday off. SCAG offers
a flexible work schedule to allow employees some
flexibility on daily work hours.
·
Other Benefits:
SCAG offers credit union membership in the E-Central
Credit Union. Employees may have their paychecks
automatically deposited. A tuition reimbursement
program is offered to employees.
(updated
NOV. 13, 2007)
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TRANSPORTATION PLANNER II
IN PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF MESA
COUNTY
Title:
Transportation Planner II
Salary Range: $3,671.56 – $5,139.10/month (DOQ)
Job Description:
This position provides
professional services in transportation planning
including traffic engineering expertise, review of
applications for road access permits, administration of
the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) program, and
preparation of long-range transportation planning.
(All responsibilities may
not be performed by every incumbent.)
Under general direction and in coordination with the
Mesa County Planning and Economic Development Department
and the Mesa County Public Works Department, provides
transportation planning and traffic engineering
expertise for safe and efficient development of the Mesa
County transportation system.
Reviews and advises land use applicants on proper access
planning, roadway development and transportation related
permit processes. Presents traffic, access and safety
recommendations to the Mesa County Planning Commission
and the Board of County Commissioners in the development
approval process.
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree from a
four year college or university in planning, engineering
or related field and five (5) years of progressively
responsible related experience; OR Master’s degree in
planning or a related field and two (2) years of
progressively responsible related professional
experience; OR
Any combination of education, training and experience
which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities required for the job.
Valid Colorado Driver’s
License (within 30 days of hire)
How to Apply:
Submit completed Mesa
County General Application with cover letter/resume to
Mesa County Human Resources, P.O. Box 20,000-5021, Grand
Junction, CO 81502-5021. Inquiries may be sent to
sandra.alexander@mesacounty.us. Complete job posting and
applications available online at www.mesacounty.us.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
EOE/ADA
(updated
Oct. 5, 2007)
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REGION 2
UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Title: Assistant
Director for Program Management
Work Location: The City College of New York,
138th Street @ Convent Avenue, New
York, NY 10031
Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000, plus excellent
benefits
Job Description:
The Assistant Director for
Program Management (ADPM) administers UTRC’s various
research, education, and technology transfer programs,
including the following activities:
• Working to bridge disciplinary and geographic
barriers in transportation research
within USDOT Region 2 by coordinating interdisciplinary
multi-campus working
groups of faculty involved in specific areas of
research;
• Issuing Requests for Proposals and coordinating
proposal submission and review
processes;
• Working with the Research Foundation of CUNY to
coordinate the contractual and
financial administration of research projects;
• Managing research in progress by meeting quarterly
with sponsoring agencies,
ensuring reporting and other requirements are met, and
maintaining a database for
tracking projects;
• Working with research teams to ensure that final
reports are edited to the highest
professional standards;
• Overseeing the work of the Communications and
Outreach Coordinator, who plans
research conferences and technology transfer seminars;
and produces research briefs,
newsletters and annual reports.
• Working with the UTRC Director to develop research
proposals as new opportunities
arise; and
• Participating in research projects in the ADR’s areas
of interest and expertise.
Qualification:
• A
master’s degree in planning, engineering, management,
public administration or a
related field
• Three years of experience in transportation research,
preferably at a public agency
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong project management experience and strong
organizational skills
• Ability to approach challenges flexibly in a complex
academic work environment
• Broad understanding of transportation issues and research
needs.
About UTRC:
The Region 2 University Transportation Research Center (UTRC)
is one of ten original
University Transportation Centers established in 1987 by
the U.S. Congress. These
centers were established with the recognition that
transportation plays a key role in the
nation's economy and quality of life. University faculty
members provide a critical link in
conducting research on how to address national and
regional transportation problems
while training the professionals who plan and operate
transportation systems and serve
their customers on a daily basis. The UTRC was
established in order to support
transportation research, education and the transfer of
technology in USDOT Region 2,
which includes New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the
U.S. Virgin Islands. The
theme of the Center is "Planning and Managing Regional
Transportation Systems in a
Changing World." Under the direction of Dr. Robert E.
Paaswell, Distinguished Professor
of Civil Engineering at the City College of New York,
UTRC functions as a consortium
of twelve major universities, with over 150 affiliated
principal investigators from a wide
variety of academic disciplines.
For more information on UTRC, please visit
www.utrc2.org
How to Apply:
To apply for this position,
please email a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae,
and
contact information for three references to:
Dr. Camille Kamga, ckamga@utrc2.org
Review of applications will begin on July 9, 2007, and
will continue until the position is
filled. UTRC and the City University of New York
Research Foundation are equal opportunity
employers.
(updated
June. 21, 2007)
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HARC Program - Joint Center for Transportation and Air
Quality Internship
The Joint Center for
Transportation and Air Quality is a multi-year,
multi-organization program utilizing applied and field
research to better understand and solve air quality
problems in Texas. The Joint Center is a program of the
Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) and the Center
works with various research organizations on this
collaborative effort.
Education: Be
classified as a graduate student.
Experience: The
intern should demonstrate the following background and
capabilities: interest in transportation, air quality,
or environmental issues and policy; strong analytical
background; excellent writing and researching
capabilities; ability to work independently and
dependably.
Other Skills: Opportunities also exist to
assist in the design and deployment of a Joint Center/TAQF
website, along with the utilization of GIS, depending on
the intern's background and expertise.
Hours and Duration:
Intern position is for one year and requires an average
of 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours
per week during the summer break.
Additional Criteria:
Preference given to local candidates. Candidate must be
authorized to work in the US.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
identifying candidate transportation practices,
technologies, and control measures (options) that might
be applied to reduce air emissions in target regions;
assessing the effects of selected transportation
options; developing and applying methods and criteria
for determining the fit of transportation options to the
social, economic, political, and cultural features of a
region (regional translation); Identifying relevant
web-based tools and modeling applications. By the end of
the internship, the intern will be expected to have
written, in consultation with the Joint Center's
Director, a "working paper" of publication quality on a
topic directly related to the Center's activities
HARC, a private,
not-for-profit applied scientific research facility
dedicated to sustainable development, is located in The
Woodlands, Texas, 30 miles north of Houston. More HARC
information –
www.harc.edu; More information about The Woodlands
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http://www.woodlandsonline.com/. More information
about HARC Internships -
http://www.harc.edu/About/People/Internships/ .
Submit resume through HARC
website:
http://www.harc.edu/jobs
Click on the job title.
Follow directions for
resume submission.
No phone calls, please.
EOE/M/F/V/D
(updated
Mar. 27, 2007)
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Transportation
System Design Engineer Job Opening in Kimley-Horn
Associates
Kimley-Horn is looking for an intelligent transportation
system design engineer to work in our fast growing
Oakland office. They will communicate with clients on
key issues, manage budgets, and be responsible for
deliverables. They will be involved with the planning,
specifications and estimates of a freeway traffic
management system for a major transportation corridor.
They will help design and implement the freeway traffic
system that includes; CCTB’s , ram metering, and message
signs. They will be responsible for the quality and
integrity of the work performed to ensure it is
delivered in a timely fashion.
Required
Skills and Experience:
·
Ability to deal with leadership,
manage staff, and direct resources accordingly
·
(PS&E) plans, specification, and
estimate experience
·
5 or more years experience in civil
design, engineering, and consulting
·
Registered professional engineer
(updated
Mar. 1, 2007)
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Transportation Modeler/GIS Specialist Job Opening in
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@bcsmpo.org
URL: http://www.bcsmpo.org
(updated Jan 29, 2007)
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Aviation job opportunities in North Central Texas Council of
Governments
The North Central
Texas Council of Governments is increasing its
Transportation staff and seeking Planners/Engineers in the
following areas:
1) Transportation
System Management,
2) Regional
Aviation System Planning,
3) Transit
Operations,
4) Goods
Movement,
5) Sustainable
Development,
6) Air Quality
Policy and Program Development, and
7) Transportation
Project Programming.
Specific
responsibilities for each area are outlined below. Work
requires knowledge in a general professional or technical
field, which is normally acquired through four years of
college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree. Strong verbal and
written communication skills, experience in computer
applications, critical-thinking ability and problem solving
skills, and ability to work in team environment are
required. Minimum starting salary for Planner/Engineer I --
$3,120.99 per month or higher, DOQ; for Planner/Engineer II
-- $3,339.46 per month or higher, DOQ.
Both undergraduate and graduate
students are encouraged to apply. Any questions regarding
the job ad can be directed to me at (817) 704-2502 or
rwiggins@nctcog.org.
Applicants are encouraged to mail or fax resumes by November
27, 2006, to: Transportation Department, NCTCOG, P.O. Box
5888, Arlington, TX 76005-5888, 817/640-3028 (fax).
Positions will remain open until filled. Applicants must be
lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. NCTCOG is an equal
opportunity employer.
(updated Nov
1, 2006)
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City Planner II - Transportation Modeling position available
The city of Portland, Office of
Transportation, is seeking a limited term City Planner
II with a Transportation Modeling specialty.
Monthly Salary is $4,453 to $5,143
The
Transportation Modeling City Planner II, in the Portland
Office of Transportation (PDOT), performs advanced
professional assignments in transportation modeling;
applies advanced transportation planning, GIS, and
modeling knowledge to the completion of assigned
projects and coordinates multiple projects and/or a
single complex project. This position uses computerized
modeling techniques, such as forecasting, capacity
analysis, and signal operations to determine potential
transportation impacts of land use changes and/or
transportation improvements. Duties include designing
and managing projects, writing technical reports, making
recommendations based on research and analysis, and
participating with citizen and technical advisory
committees. Incumbents are expected to use judgement and
initiative in developing solutions to problems and to
exercise independent decision-making authority under
general guidelines. Work is performed with supervisory
monitoring and direction.
Persons appointed to limited term positions will be
designated as limited duration employees whose
appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for
the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.
Applicants
must
possess:
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Knowledge of
theory, principles, standards, practices and
information sources of transportation planning and
modeling, including transportation modeling,
statistical applications and geographic information
system techniques and software and tools.
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Knowledge of
application of advanced transportation modeling
practices to complex transportation planning studies
or policy development.
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Knowledge of
federal, state, regional and local laws, policies
and programs applicable to transportation planning.
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Knowledge of
inter-relationships between various land uses and
transportation issues.
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Ability to
select and use transportation modeling techniques,
methodologies and software to address transportation
problems.
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Ability to
prepare clear, concise and comprehensive technical
documents, reports, correspondence, and other
written materials appropriate for a variety of
technical and non-technical audiences.
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Non-citizen
applicants must be authorized to work in the United
States at time of application.
For more information about the
position and/or to apply online, please go to
www.ci.portland.or.us/jobs/06-212/06-212.htm
This recruitment closes at 4:30 PM,
Monday, September 25, 2006. We do not accept FAXed or
E-mailed applications. If you have questions, please
contact Allan Messer @ (503) 823-6821
(updated Sept
8, 2006)
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National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue
Commission
The National
Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission (the
“Commission”) is seeking qualified transportation policy and
finance experts to serve as full-time staff for six-month or
ten-month periods. These volunteer assignment opportunities
are open to faculty and students.
The
Commission was authorized under Section 1909(b) of the Safe,
Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) (Pub. L. 109-59, Aug. 10,
2005). The Commission, chaired by the Secretary of
Transportation, is composed of 12 members who represent
Federal, state and local governments, metropolitan planning
organizations, transportation-related industries, and public
interest organizations. The Commission is working to
examine not only the condition and future needs of the
nation’s surface transportation system, but also short and
long-term alternatives to replace or supplement the fuel tax
as the principal revenue source to support the Highway Trust
Fund over the next 50 years.
Incumbents will report to the Commission’s Executive
Director and would be responsible for general activities
related to the Commission, including the following:
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Reviewing and synthesizing transportation research and
studies for presentation to the Commission;
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Producing policy papers and recommendations;
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Assisting in drafting the final Report to Congress, and
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Other duties as assigned.
Incumbents should possess expertise in one or more of the
following issue areas
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Economics
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Public Policy
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Transportation Planning
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Transportation Finance
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Demand Forecasting
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Freight and Logistics
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Intelligent Transportation Systems
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Transportation Systems Management
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Transportation Safety
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Intermodal Transportation
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Metropolitan Transportation
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Environmental Protection
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Rural Transportation
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Urban Transportation
Ten-month
assignments would begin on September 4, 2006 and continue to
July 2007. Six-month assignments are available in two
shifts, the first beginning on September 4, 2006 through
February 2007 and the second beginning on January 8, 2007
and continuing to July 2007. Incumbents would be required
to work full-time during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to
6:00 p.m.) from Commission Offices located in U.S.
Department of Transportation headquarters, 400 7th
Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. This is a volunteer
opportunity. No compensation will be provided. Volunteer
service is not credible for leave or any other employee
benefits and the volunteer shall not be a Federal employee,
except for workers’ compensation under the Federal Employees
Compensation Act and the Federal Torts Claims Act.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a
curriculum vitae and a list of references to Mr. Quintin
Kendall, the Commission’s Executive Director, through
info@surfacecommission.gov.
The application deadline is August 11, 2006.
(updated July
19, 2006)
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Transportation
Scholar Positions
The Eno
Transportation Foundation is assisting the National Park
Foundation in soliciting candidates for the National
Park Transportation Scholars Program. Those selected to
serve as transportation scholars will help the National
Park Service develop transportation solutions that
preserve park resources and enable visitors to enjoy the
parks. The program is made possible through the
generous support of the Ford Motor Company, Proud
Partner of America's National Parks.
The National Park Transportation Scholars Program is
currently seeking applications for two available
positions; one in Valley Forge National Park (a one-year
term) and one in Saguaro National Park (a 6-month term).
Please visit
http://www.enotrans.com/EnrichmentPrograms/WhatWeDo_EnrichmentPrograms_NPS.htm
for more information on the program, the park positions
available, and the application process.
Please help us get the word out about this exciting
opportunity! The deadline for submitting an application
is Friday, July 21, 2006.
For additional information, please contact us at (202)
879-4713 or regina@enotrans.com.
Best Regards,
Gina Holl
Administrator
Professional Development Programs
Eno Transportation Foundation
1634 I Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202-879-4713
Fax: 202-879-4719
(updated July
13, 2006)
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The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG)
The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG)
is seeking qualified candidates for the position of
Travel Demand Modeling Analyst (Assistant/Associate
Research Analyst). The position will be a key staff
member in the on-going process of integrating
transportation, land-use, and air quality analysis
and planning in the region. SACOG is implementing a
tour-based travel demand model to add to our suite
of land use and travel models.
The position will be hired at either the Assistant
or Associate Research Analyst classification and
will report to the Principal Transportation Analyst.
The anticipated start date is August 1, 2006.
Salary:
$50,448-$61,320 (Assistant Research Analyst)
$58,392-70,980 (Associate Research Analyst)
2-5 percent COLA scheduled for 8/1/06
(updated May
1, 2006)
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