Friends of UrbanSim:
The attached posting describes an opportunity now open at Metropolitan
Council in St Paul, MN.
We are planning now for our next major forecast revision for the Twin
Cities region. Work on the "major" revision will be preceded by a
renovation of the demographic-land use forecast model -- and we're
considering Opus/UrbanSim. As a first step, we're looking for new
talent.
I'd appreciate your help publicizing the opening or referring
candidates.
(And applications can be submitted to HR.Team3_at_metc.state.mn.us )
Cheers,
Todd Graham
Research Manager
Metropolitan Council
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Notice of Job Opening
Position: Senior Researcher (Senior Forecaster)
Job Posting No: 290951
Salary Range: $46,961 - $70,442
Division: Community Development
Department: Research
Posting Date: April 27, 2007
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Summary
Provides expertise and project leadership for demographic forecasting,
socio-economic modeling, development and re-development monitoring, and
land supply analysis. Major responsibility for scoping and
implementation of Council's demographic and land use forecasting,
including potential implementation of a disaggregate micro-simulation
model (e.g., UrbanSim or OPUS). Major responsibility for regional
forecast revisions (twice per decade), working with team to assess,
analyze and organize data inputs needed by the forecast model.
Participates as forecast expert in regional system plans development
(transportation and water resources) and local comprehensive plans
review and coordinates minor/interim forecast revisions. Provides
consultation and support for other Council projects.
Education/Training & Experience Requirements
* BS degree in demography, geography, applied economics,
statistics, a related social science, or urban planning. Master's
degree is preferred.
* Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in research,
analysis, government statistics and/or data management, which includes
substantive experience in the following areas:
~ Research project design and management;
~ Forecasting and model-building (e.g. demographic, or land use, or
transportation);
~ Advanced statistical analysis (regression, log-linear, cluster
analysis, factor analysis, etc.).
* Inter-disciplinary knowledge of current regional science theory
and methods, as well as understanding of metropolitan growth
management.
* Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Access, SAS for
statistical analysis, and programming tools (e.g., VBA/VB, Python, Perl
or similar).
Preferred Qualifications
* Preference given for experience in land use econometrics,
spatial econometrics, or disaggregate micro-simulation forecast
modeling, or transportation system modeling.
* Public Sector experience preferred.
A combination of education and years of relevant experience may be
considered.
Selection Process
The selection process for this position will consist of a review of
your education and experience from the application materials submitted.
Applications will then be forwarded to the hiring department for further
consideration.
Please visit our website at www.metrocouncil.org/jobs/apply.htm for
more information about this position and for employment application
forms.
How to Apply
For consideration, applicants must submit a completed Metropolitan
Council Employment Application form and resume. Human Resources will
begin reviewing applications received approximately May 18, 2007.
Metropolitan Council
Email: HR.Team3_at_metc.state.mn.us
Fax: 651/602-1071, or
Mail: Human Resources, 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN
55101
Clearly indicate the job title and posting number on information
submitted. Candidates who do not submit the required information will
not be considered. Employment application forms are available at
www.metrocouncil.org/jobs/apply.htm
www.metrocouncil.org/jobs/jobfiles/SR_Researcher_RA_290951.pdf
Received on Fri Apr 27 2007 - 15:00:20 PDT
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