The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is seeking a team-oriented professional to join the Transportation Planning Team. MAG was founded in the spirit of cooperation and with a belief that by uniting its 32 member cities, towns, Native nations, and counties, we can plan and deliver an efficient long-range transportation system that meets the growing region’s needs.
This position will report directly to the Transportation Planning Manager and play a critical role in addressing some of this region’s greatest mobility challenges. Primary duties will include managing regional and subregional transportation studies, leading innovative multimodal research and analysis efforts, and communicating the findings of complex analyses to a variety of audiences. In addition, developing relationships with a range of private and public sector stakeholders in the planning process will be a fundamental aspect of this role.
Other duties include, but are not limited to:
Analyzing a wide variety of data sources and policy documents to prepare reports, support decision-making, and develop technical materials.
Conducting research and analysis independently or with a team.
Providing technical and administrative support to ongoing planning work.
Building and maintaining effective working relationships with member agencies and stakeholders.
Providing support to MAG committees and workgroups.
Project procurement and contract management and budget administration.
Coordination or collaboration with other MAG internal departments.
Serving as a technical liaison to partner agency’s studies.
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of multimodal planning experience and knowledge, with specific experience in managing intricate and highly visible projects. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to think critically and analytically to bring together complex tasks into a set of cohesive deliverables that will inform policies and strategies and help build consensus. The candidate should have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills; experience presenting to and working with a variety of audiences (e.g., public, technical, stakeholder, elected) is preferred. Productive relationships with our member agency representatives, built upon strong customer services skills and responsiveness, are vital to success in this position. Candidates should be detail oriented, highly motivated, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, both independently and within a team.
High proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, required. Familiarity with geographic information systems (i.e., ESRI, QGIS), preferred. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, TransCAD or equivalent demand modeling software, and analysis of modelling results, a plus.
Experience and Education
Planner III: Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field is required, more than three (3) years of relevant experience in transportation planning or engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
About MAG
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is a group of local governments working together on issues that touch the lives of every resident. We are a regional planning agency that develops solutions in areas such as transportation, air quality, economic development, and programs that meet the human needs of the region.
MAG serves a thriving region of more than 4 million people. Our members include 27 cities and towns, three Native American communities, Maricopa County and Pinal County. Our planning area encompasses more than 10,000 square miles. MAG is a council of governments and the designated metropolitan planning organization for transportation planning.
MAG conducts extensive applied research to help frame public policy and further our core mission of strengthening the Greater Phoenix region. Through innovative tools such as our interactive online maps, we make data accessible to the public for a broad range of uses.
Visit www.azmag.gov to learn more. MAG is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide an excellent benefits package.