Planner 1 or 2

OVERVIEW: Responsible for professional urban and regional transportation planning work supporting the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Madison area. The position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a regional travel demand forecast model for generating traffic and transit use forecasts; preparing socioeconomic data forecasts and assembling and analyzing data for transportation planning and modeling purposes; providing assistance with the preparation of multi-modal transportation plans, reports and studies; providing assistance with the annual update to the Transportation Improvement Program; and assistance in providing staff support to the MPO policy board and MPO advisory committees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of applicable land use and transportation planning principles, including trip generation and distribution, roadway capacity and level-of-service, and land use/travel relationships. Working knowledge of techniques and practices in travel demand forecasting and modeling. Working knowledge of and experience with travel demand modeling software such as TP+/CUBE preferred. Working knowledge of geographic information systems (ArcGIS) and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Metropolitan Planning Organization procedures and Federal rule requirements related to transportation planning processes for urbanized areas. Ability to assemble, manipulate, and analyze large quantities of land use, socio-economic, census, and other data related to transportation planning purposes, and to prepare related graphic materials and maps (with GIS staff assistance). Ability to prepare high level written technical materials and to effectively present this information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to deal with complex information, to identify problems, and to conduct relevant research and analysis, and prepare narrative and statistical reports. Ability to plan, and structure analysis for planning projects, ability to exercise judgment and discretion in completing independent projects. Ability to coordinate and manage planning projects, team activities and citizen group efforts. Ability to maintain adequate attendance.

APPLICATIONS: Are available at the City Human Resources Department, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 501, Madison, WI 53703; (608) 266-6500; FAX (608) 267-1115; TTY/Textnet (866) 704-2340. Resumés received without formal application will not be considered. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on March 4, 2011.