We are looking for qualified candidates for either a Senior Transportation Modeler or a Transportation Modeler. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and résumé. This recruitment will remain opened until filled. First consideration will be given to those that have applied by November 28, 2022.
Transportation Modeler, Technology, Data, and Analysis Division
Summary
The Transportation Modeler Series in the Technology, Data & Analysis Division includes three levels of professional Transportation Modelers who prepare complex travel demand forecasting model applications for planning studies; maintain the SFCTA’s SF-CHAMP state-of-the-art travel demand model, manage spatial and other data, and develop data visualizations. The Transportation Modeler assists with larger or has full responsibility for smaller projects.
Reports to: Principal Transportation Modeler or Deputy Director for Technology, Data & Analysis
Exemption Status: Full-time, Exempt
The Transportation Modeler:
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Enhances and maintains Transportation Authority’s activity-based travel demand forecast model and mesoscopic traffic assignment model, including estimation and calibration of model components, developing and applying advanced statistical methods, scripting to automate model system data pipelines, and managing networks, land use, and other input and output data.
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Works closely with planners and other transportation professionals within the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and at partner local, regional, and state agencies on a wide range of projects. This includes applying the Transportation Authority’s activity-based travel demand forecast model and mesoscopic traffic assignment model to support development of the Transportation Authority’s efforts such as the San Francisco Transportation Plan, as well as to support other studies
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Supports research on key transportation issues including emerging mobility technologies and services such as autonomous vehicles, travel behavior choices and demand management, and transportation network modeling.
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Maintains Transportation Authority’s data warehouse, including developing protocols for data acquisition and management, collecting and acquiring data, coordinating with other agencies to facilitate data exchanges, incorporating data, analyzing data using advanced statistical methods
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Maintains, develops and applies Transportation Authority’s web-based open-source data visualization platform
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Provides oversight of all project management activities for smaller projects, such as developing and tracking project budgets, selecting and managing consultants and contracts, facilitating technical and project meetings, and reviewing progress and deliverables
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise interns and external consultants.
Annual Compensation Range: $89,332 – $123,273
Salary is effectively higher since the Transportation Authority offers an employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
In addition, the Transportation Authority offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Retirement: Up to 10.88% employer contribution
- Insurance: Health, dental, life, and long-term disability. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
- Deferred Compensation (Section 457)
- Vacation: Three (3) weeks of vacation per year during the first 5 years of service
- Holidays: 12 holidays per year, plus 3 personal holidays
- Commuter Benefits: Up to $160 per month in Commuter Checks or a $20 per month bike benefit
How to Apply
Send cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email (jobs@sfcta.org) or mail:
RE: Transportation Modeler
Attn: Human Resources
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
1455 Market Street, Floor 22
San Francisco, CA 94103
Senior Transportation Modeler, Technology, Data, and Analysis Division
Summary
The Transportation Modeler Series in the Technology, Data & Analysis Division includes three levels of professional Transportation Modelers who prepare complex travel demand forecasting model applications for planning studies; maintain the SFCTA’s SF-CHAMP state-of-the-art travel demand model, manage spatial and other data, and develop data visualizations. The Senior Transportation Modeler has full responsibility for mid-size to larger projects.
Reports to: Deputy Director for Technology, Data & Analysis
Exemption Status: Full-time, Exempt
The Senior Transportation Modeler:
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Enhances and maintains Transportation Authority’s activity-based travel demand forecast model and mesoscopic traffic assignment model, including estimation and calibration of model components, developing and applying advanced statistical methods, scripting to automate model system data pipelines, and managing networks, land use, and other input and output data.
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Works closely with planners and other transportation professionals within the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and at partner local, regional, and state agencies on a wide range of projects. This includes applying the Transportation Authority’s activity-based travel demand forecast model and mesoscopic traffic assignment model to support development of the Transportation Authority’s efforts such as the San Francisco Transportation Plan, as well as to support other studies
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Leads research on key transportation issues including emerging mobility technologies and services such as autonomous vehicles, travel behavior choices and demand management, and transportation network modeling.
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Maintains Transportation Authority’s data warehouse, including developing protocols for data acquisition and management, collecting and acquiring data, coordinating with other agencies to facilitate data exchanges, incorporating data, analyzing data using advanced statistical methods
-
Maintains, develops and applies Transportation Authority’s web-based open-source data visualization platform
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Provides oversight of all project management activities for mid-size projects, such as developing and tracking project budgets, selecting and managing consultants and contracts, facilitating technical and project meetings, and reviewing progress and deliverables
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise interns and external consultant teams.
Annual Compensation Range: $111,662 – $154,092
Salary is effectively higher since the Transportation Authority offers an employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
In addition, the Transportation Authority offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Retirement: Up to 10.88% employer contribution
- Insurance: Health, dental, life, and long-term disability. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
- Deferred Compensation (Section 457)
- Vacation: Three (3) weeks of vacation per year during the first 5 years of service
- Holidays: 12 holidays per year, plus 3 personal holidays
- Commuter Benefits: Up to $160 per month in Commuter Checks or a $20 per month bike benefit
How to Apply
Send cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email (jobs@sfcta.org) or mail:
RE: Senior Transportation Modeler
Attn: Human Resources
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
1455 Market Street, Floor 22
San Francisco, CA 94103
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer
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