Land Use and Transportation Analyst

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council in Boston seeks a Land Use and Transportation Analyst to develop land use projections, construct integrated land use and transportation scenarios, and conduct research activities in support of sustainable regional planning. This is an opportunity to apply cutting-edge modeling tools and analytical methods to real-world applications in a large metro region with a variety of social, environmental, and transportation challenges. Responsibilities include enhancement and operation of MAPC’s regional land use allocation model (Cube Land), application of GIS-based sketch models (Community Viz) for local planning efforts, and research related to transportation and land use. We seek an individual who is innovative, mission-driven, and committed to a more sustainable and equitable region. The ideal candidate will have excellent quantitative abilities, a strong understanding of scenario planning principles and methods, demonstrated experience working with land use and/or transportation models, the ability to interpret and communicate model results to the general public, and experience working with big data. MA or higher in planning, statistics, transportation, economics or a related field, with at least 2 years experience. Salary Range: $55,000 to $75,000 per year depending on qualifications.

MAPC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply.

PLEASE SEE FULL JOB AD AT www.mapc.org (Jobs at MAPC) AND APPLY AT LINK SHOWN THERE. Posted 1/28/16. Barbara Wooten, Manager of Human Resources.