Travel Demand Modeling Program Manager
Job Description
Posting Number
PG191977EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Travel Demand Modeling Program ManagerAnticipated Hiring Range
$100,000 - $108,000Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmJob Location
Raleigh, North CarolinaDepartment
Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE)About the Department
ITRE is an inter-institutional research center administered by North Carolina State University. Located within the University’s visionary Centennial Campus, ITRE conducts surface, water, and air transportation research, while providing professional training and educational opportunities. The Institute serves all 16 statewide campuses in the University of North Carolina (UNC) system and partners with transportation professionals around the globe.
The Travel Behavior Modeling Group conducts travel behavior related research, and within the group, the Triangle Regional Model Service Bureau (TRMSB) develops and maintains the Triangle Regional Model (TRM); the travel demand model for the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. The Triangle region is one of the fastest growing regions in the country, and the TRM model has been used to analyze policies and investment strategies in Metropolitan Transportation Plans to address challenges that come with growth. The model has been used to evaluate land use scenarios, toll facilities, high occupancy toll lanes, and various transit investment options, such as Light Rail, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit. The region has invested in extensive data collection efforts to support developing the model including household travel surveys in 1995, 2006, and 2016, transit on board surveys, a commercial vehicle survey, and a parking behavior survey. These and other data sources make it possible in the future to develop new and improved modeling tools for the region.
The Travel Behavior Modeling Group conducts travel behavior related research, and within the group, the Triangle Regional Model Service Bureau (TRMSB) develops and maintains the Triangle Regional Model (TRM); the travel demand model for the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. The Triangle region is one of the fastest growing regions in the country, and the TRM model has been used to analyze policies and investment strategies in Metropolitan Transportation Plans to address challenges that come with growth. The model has been used to evaluate land use scenarios, toll facilities, high occupancy toll lanes, and various transit investment options, such as Light Rail, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit. The region has invested in extensive data collection efforts to support developing the model including household travel surveys in 1995, 2006, and 2016, transit on board surveys, a commercial vehicle survey, and a parking behavior survey. These and other data sources make it possible in the future to develop new and improved modeling tools for the region.
Essential Job Duties
The Program Manager is responsible for day to day leadership and management related to the development and application of the Triangle Regional Model, an advanced hybrid trip-based model. The work will require the formulation of, and oversight for developing, updating and applying travel demand models, including developing input data, model application methods, calibration and validation, model reporting, analyzing and visualizing outputs. The ability to integrate model results into project or policy analyses in a team environment will also be required.
Responsibilities will include tracking progress, facilitating technical meetings, monitoring team member progress, and ensuring deadlines are met. As the Program Manager for the TRM team will provide day-to-day management, operational guidance and technical leadership on job tasks. This position will direct team members in the statistical analysis of traffic and travel survey data, and the documentation and presentation of methodologies and results. This position requires a solid understanding of travel modeling and systems analysis, and the ability to effectively manage, coach and mentor team members on assigned work tasks. This position is also responsible for participating in and leading research and technical service projects.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Responsibilities will include tracking progress, facilitating technical meetings, monitoring team member progress, and ensuring deadlines are met. As the Program Manager for the TRM team will provide day-to-day management, operational guidance and technical leadership on job tasks. This position will direct team members in the statistical analysis of traffic and travel survey data, and the documentation and presentation of methodologies and results. This position requires a solid understanding of travel modeling and systems analysis, and the ability to effectively manage, coach and mentor team members on assigned work tasks. This position is also responsible for participating in and leading research and technical service projects.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Serving as the Program Manager for the Triangle Regional Model(TRM) including the development of an annual work program and associated budget, the monitoring of program success, and the supervision of TRM team members. Lead the exploration and implementation of model enhancements, data analytics, and model application.
- Managing the work of travel demand modelers performing highly complex technical activities related to both model development and application.
- Managing the design of data collection, analysis and interpretation of data used to support transportation modeling and travel forecasting.
- Preparing correspondence and reports regarding project work and deliverables. Leading monthly task meetings. Leading monthly progress meetings.
- Making presentations to clients, government officials, and industry representatives.
- Staying abreast of industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures and legislation.
- This position is expected to grow into a role of supporting research, training and technical assistance projects in the area of transportation systems analysis, transportation planning, travel forecasting, travel behavior, and other related topic areas.
Other Responsibilities
The position is expected to include some travel each year, including national conferences.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
- MS/MA in civil engineering, urban planning, or closely related field. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or closely related field plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to lead the development of research proposals related to travel modeling, transportation systems analysis or related topics.
- Good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively with both technical and managerial members the TRM team
Preferred Qualifications
- 10-15 years of experience showing increasing levels of responsibility in transportation systems analysis or travel forecasting projects, with at least half of that time as a task manager.
- Experience with STATA, R, Python, TransCAD, GISDK, STOPS, GitHub, and Asana is highly desired.
- Coursework and a graduate project or thesis involving transportation systems analysis techniques is highly desired.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
06/14/2024Anticipated Close Date
Open until filledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for professional references.
Position Number
00109537Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
062001 - Institute For Trans Research &AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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