Transportation and Visitor Use Consultant

DJ&A • Lakewood, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Transportation and Visitor Use (TVU) Consultant for our Visitor Use Management team. As a TVU Consultant, you will design, conduct, and deliver applied research and consulting services to support data-driven management of transportation and visitor use in national parks, protected areas, and mountain communities. Your work on our team will help our clients balance goals for resource protection, visitor experience quality, and the quality of life and economies of local communities in cherished landscapes and places through the U.S. and internationally. You are an accomplished contributor and technical leader in all phases of our transportation planning and visitor use management projects, including study scoping and design, data collection and analysis methods development, planning and onsite management of field-based and other data collection activities; data coding, cleaning, analysis and modeling of primary and secondary data; public and stakeholder engagement; client correspondence and project coordination; and delivering results reports and presentations to our clients. You play an instrumental role in business development, including developing and fostering new client relationships. As an effective TVU Consultant, you are accomplished in study scoping, design, and delivery and you have a passion for parks and protected areas management, a desire to work as part of a fast-paced team, and a commitment to quality that meets our client’s high standards for technical excellence. You have advanced proficiency in data science skills, including database management, data QA/QC, and statistical analysis methods and tools (script-based programming proficiency in R or similar preferred). You have knowledge of and are eager to develop expertise in public lands recreation planning and management. You are a team player who is dedicated to delivering technically excellent project results and translating them into actionable insights and solutions for our clients.

Requirements

• Previous academic research, consulting experience, or government employment in transportation and visitor use analysis for national parks and protected areas.
• Advanced proficiency in quantitative study design, data collection methods, statistical analysis and modeling, and applied technical reporting and presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in script-based statistical software programming and analysis (R preferred).
• Interest in and aptitude for client relationship management.
• Desire to contribute to multiple concurrent projects and ability to maintain project timelines.
• Strong alignment with DJ&A Core Values.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Graduate degree or equivalent professional experience in data sciences, statistics, mathematics, economics, natural resources, transportation planning/analysis, or related field.
• Periodic travel is required.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in geospatial data analysis and ArcGIS.
• Proficiency in applications of novel data, including Location-based Services and Connected Vehicles data.
• Proficiency in equipment-based data collection tools and methods (e.g., infrared trail counters, automated traffic counters, GPS tracking devices, license plate recognition cameras, etc.).
• Proficiency in simulation modeling of transportation and visitor use data (e.g., VISSIM, Synchro, AnyLogic, ExtendSim, Excel).
• Proficiency in data visualization (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS Experience).
• Familiarity with the components and application of the U.S. Interagency Visitor Use Management Framework.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and deliver applied research and consulting services to support data-driven management of transportation and visitor use in national parks, protected areas, and mountain communities.
• Balance goals for resource protection, visitor experience quality, and the quality of life and economies of local communities.
• Lead all phases of transportation planning and visitor use management projects, including study scoping and design, data collection and analysis methods development, planning and onsite management of field-based and other data collection activities.
• Perform data coding, cleaning, analysis, and modeling of primary and secondary data.
• Engage with the public and stakeholders.
• Handle client correspondence and project coordination.
• Deliver results reports and presentations to clients.
• Play an instrumental role in business development, including developing and fostering new client relationships.
• Contribute to multiple concurrent projects and maintain project timelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (monthly medical premiums fully paid for High-Deductible Health Plan).
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company contribution.
• Roth and 401(k) retirement accounts.
• Profit sharing based on eligibility and work hours.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development training.
• Friendly, supportive, knowledgeable staff and culture!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior