Principal Planner II: Data

Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Principal Planner II supervises and participates in advanced, highly complex professional planning activities and statistical analysis related to the Data Road Modeling and Analytics Program (Data Road MAP).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Spatial Analysis, or related field
7+ years’ experience applying analytical tools to transportation planning tasks and developing and managing spatial data systems
Staff management experience
Highly motivated, self-driven individual with the ability to work without daily guidance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment.
Ability to learn quickly and asks lots of questions.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
An understanding of data quality control methods.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics or Planning with concentrations in travel demand, urban land use modeling, and quantitative analysis
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Advanced project and/or program management
Experience managing consulting agreements related to data creation
Consulting experience supporting large MPOs
Experience using travel demand models, particularly TransCAD

Responsibilities

Assist with carrying out the strategic direction of the organization
Oversee quality control and quality assurance on data and analytical tools used by the organization
Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Oversee and mentor Data Section staff, including staff training, professional development, and performance evaluations
Participate in staff recruitment and hiring
Plan, assign and coordinate workloads of section staff; approve staff time sheets
Supervise, oversee, and coordinate with departmental staff engaged in data collection projects, travel demand modeling, research, and analysis
Coordinate with other IMPO sections to ensure effective collaboration in meeting organization goals and objectives
Coordinate with state and federal officials on the implementation of existing/new planning requirements
Participate in the development of policies and tools to implement and meet requirements
Provide recommendations and counsel pertaining to plans and budgets and assist the Executive Director in implementing policies and goals
Advise various councils, boards, commissions, and elected officials on planning-related matters
Support the development, update, and maintenance of technical tools and processes to achieve the above tasks in accordance with federal and state requirements
Perform other duties, as assigned