The Transportation Modeler/Planner III will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:

• Executing the Department’s regional travel demand model for master plan transportation adequacy and climate assessment applications.
• Applying the regional travel demand model in combination with microsimulation modeling tools and/or “sketch plan-level” traffic analysis tools and procedures to evaluate traffic impacts on roadway networks and/or intersections to support the development of multi-modal master plan transportation recommendations, including road diets, lane repurposing and reduction in turn lane capacity.
• Producing datasets used to support the application of the regional travel demand model, including transportation networks and land use data. Interpreting, gathering and analyzing key transportation-related data sets, including US Census/American Community Survey data, household travel surveys, on-board transit survey, parcel file data, and INRIX speed data.
• Reporting and interpreting the results derived from the application of the regional travel demand model using spreadsheets, graphs and charts to support the evaluation of the transportation adequacy of area master plans and sector plans.
• Supporting the maintenance and update of the Department’s regional travel demand model. The Department currently maintains a four-step, trip-based model and anticipates transitioning to an Activity-Based Model (ABM) in the coming years.
• Writing technical memoranda and reports and delivering PowerPoint presentations to stakeholders and decision-makers.

• At least four (4) years of experience with traditional trip-based travel forecasting models. An understanding of the basic concepts of Activity-Based Models (ABM) or their applications is a plus.
• Substantial experience using the Cube travel demand forecasting software and scripting.
• Familiarity with MWCOG’s travel demand forecasting model structure, scripts and data requirements.
• Applied knowledge of multi-modal transportation system mobility and capacity procedures including the Highway Capacity Manual, the Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual, ITE Trip Generation, and traffic analysis tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, and other microsimulation analysis tools for local area transportation planning.
• Experience using Excel and ArcGIS software.
• Computer programming skills, including Python and VB.Net scripting.
• Basic knowledge of database management systems (DBMSs) and supporting software.
• Ability to effectively summarize, analyze, interpret, and present supporting data and results derived from travel demand modeling applications.

• Master’s degree in transportation engineering, transportation planning, urban planning or an equivalent combination of education and work experience related to the job functions.
• Four (4) years of extensive experience applying trip-based travel demand forecasting models, especially in applying MWCOG’s model.
• “Hands-on” experience applying microsimulation models.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience related to specific area of assignment such as transportation planning, environmental planning or urban planning.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total eight (8) years.
• Valid driver’s license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Class/Specification: Planner III
About Us:
The M-NCPPC offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, generous leave plans, an employee pension plan, and a deferred compensation plan. Positions may qualify for public service student loan forgiveness. Montgomery Planning is conveniently located minutes from Washington, DC in downtown Wheaton, MD next to the Wheaton Metro Station, several bus lines, and bikeshare. A commuter stipend is available. Telework opportunities (up to two days a week) and tuition assistance are also available. We work in the only LEED Platinum-rated government building in the state of Maryland. Check it out here!
Diversity Statement:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. We will do what we can to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 301-495-4525 to request accommodation.
The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus (external candidates only).
Supplemental Questions:
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