[Fwd: Job opening at Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, MN - Principal Forecaster]

FYI

Paul

attached mail follows:

The attachment below describes an opportunity now open at Metropolitan
Council in St. Paul, MN.

We are planning now for our next major forecast for the Twin Cities
region (2000-2040). Our objective is to have a disaggregate
micro-simulation model that incorporates discrete choice methods, and
that can interface with the Council's transportation model. Unless we
find better alternatives, UrbanSim or OPUS seems to be the direction
we're heading... The Council is seeking talent that can prepare,
implement, calibrate and manage the demographic and land-use modeling.

Paul, David, Alan, et al: I'd appreciate your help publicizing the
opening or referring candidates. I am posting this announcement to the
distribution list as well.

--Todd Graham
  Research Manager
  Metropolitan Council

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Notice of Job Opening

Position: Research Analyst (Principal Forecaster)
Job Posting No: 290779
Salary Range: $51,952 - $77,928
Division: Data Resources Department: Research
Application Deadline: 1/19/07

Position Summary
Provides expertise and project leadership for demographic forecasting,
socio-economic modeling, development and re-development monitoring, and
land supply analysis. Provides consultation to clients in the
application of research to regional growth strategy and planning.
Assumes principal responsibility for the Council's demographic and land
use forecasting, including scoping and implementation of a new
disaggregate micro-simulation model (e.g., UrbanSim or OPUS). Leads
the demographic and geographic forecast modeling of major forecast
revisions (2-3 times 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
* Master's degree in demography, geography, applied economics,
statistics, a related social science, or urban planning.
* Minimum 5 years of professional experience in research,
analysis, government statistics and/or data management, which includes
2 years of experience in each of the following areas: Research project
design and management, Demographic forecasting and model-building,
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, C++, Python,
Perl or similar).

Preferred Qualifications
* Preference given for experience in land use econometrics,
spatial econometrics, or disaggregate micro-simulation forecast
modeling (e.g., UrbanSim or OPUS).

A combination of Education and years of relevant experience may be
considered.

Please visit our website at http://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. Position closes 4:30
pm on January 19, 2007.

Metropolitan Council
Email: HR.Team3_at_metc.state.mn.us, or
Fax: 651/602-1071, or
Mail: Human Resources, 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN
55101

Please visit our website at http://metrocouncil.org/jobs/apply.htm for
more information about this position and for employment application
forms.