Boston Scientific
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Purpose and Passion • Comprehensive Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth
At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.
About the role :
This Clinical position requires someone with a strong clinical aptitude that can work in a team environment. Responsibilities unique to this position are having a good understanding of the catheterization lab and being able to build strong relationships with the physicians and the staff. The Interventional Cardiology team with Boston Scientific is looking for high energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career!
At Boston Scientific, our products and technologies are used to diagnose or treat a wide range of medical conditions. We continue to innovate in key areas and are extending our innovations into new geographies and high-growth adjacency markets. In Interventional Cardiology (IC) we design, develop, and produce technologies for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular disorders. Medical Conditions we provide solutions for include: Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Myocardial Infarction. We are able to provide a number of solutions to patients that include: Drug-Eluting Stents, Bare-Metal Stents, Catheters, Balloons, Guide Wires, Coronary Atherectomy and Coronary Intravascular Ultrasound. We have a robust product line and pipeline, and we will continue to make an investment in Interventional treatments.
This Clinical Representative will have the opportunity to promote company products within a defined geographic territory. This will be accomplished by expanding usage of company products within current accounts in an effort to meet a sales quota based on company sales goals and to directly increase sales revenue of the company.
Your responsibilities include:
Assist in execution of pro-active regional plan that involves clinical, sales, and service support to improve market share and increase quality of service to customers.
Serves as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of case coverage, basic troubleshooting, specialty product usage and customer training.
Attends cases in customer accounts and advises physicians on clinical attributes / techniques associated with our coronary products. Represents IC field organization during designated BSC clinic lab days.
Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms. Provide supplemental training support during product launches and for high touch specialty products (filter wire / rotablator).
Responds to customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel to develop optimal solutions (especially training, troubleshooting and general case support for iLab hardware / IVUS).
Responsible for consignment inventory tracking, semiannual audits, expired product and returns.
Ensure timely collection, reporting of all required medical documentation pertaining to our procedural device operation.
Fully support the Quality Policy by building quality into all aspects of the incumbent's work and by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements
What we're looking for:
Basic Qualifications
3-5 Years with BA; 1-2 Years with MBA
Minimum 2 years previous experience in medical device sales
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Cath Lab or Cardiovascular experience.
Strong clinical aptitude.
Proven ability to take on a large number of accounts and travel.
Problem solving and the ability to be coached and directed by other teammates will allow collaboration and success in selling IVUS, DES, balloons and the full bag of specialty products.
About us
As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.
Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requisition ID: 445268
Job Segment: Clinic, Medical, Medical Technologist, Medical Technology, Ultrasound, Healthcare
Full Time
Purpose and Passion • Comprehensive Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth
At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.
About the role :
This Clinical position requires someone with a strong clinical aptitude that can work in a team environment. Responsibilities unique to this position are having a good understanding of the catheterization lab and being able to build strong relationships with the physicians and the staff. The Interventional Cardiology team with Boston Scientific is looking for high energy, driven, passionate people, looking to not just change jobs, but start an amazing career!
At Boston Scientific, our products and technologies are used to diagnose or treat a wide range of medical conditions. We continue to innovate in key areas and are extending our innovations into new geographies and high-growth adjacency markets. In Interventional Cardiology (IC) we design, develop, and produce technologies for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular disorders. Medical Conditions we provide solutions for include: Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Myocardial Infarction. We are able to provide a number of solutions to patients that include: Drug-Eluting Stents, Bare-Metal Stents, Catheters, Balloons, Guide Wires, Coronary Atherectomy and Coronary Intravascular Ultrasound. We have a robust product line and pipeline, and we will continue to make an investment in Interventional treatments.
This Clinical Representative will have the opportunity to promote company products within a defined geographic territory. This will be accomplished by expanding usage of company products within current accounts in an effort to meet a sales quota based on company sales goals and to directly increase sales revenue of the company.
Your responsibilities include:
Assist in execution of pro-active regional plan that involves clinical, sales, and service support to improve market share and increase quality of service to customers.
Serves as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of case coverage, basic troubleshooting, specialty product usage and customer training.
Attends cases in customer accounts and advises physicians on clinical attributes / techniques associated with our coronary products. Represents IC field organization during designated BSC clinic lab days.
Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms. Provide supplemental training support during product launches and for high touch specialty products (filter wire / rotablator).
Responds to customer needs and complaints regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel to develop optimal solutions (especially training, troubleshooting and general case support for iLab hardware / IVUS).
Responsible for consignment inventory tracking, semiannual audits, expired product and returns.
Ensure timely collection, reporting of all required medical documentation pertaining to our procedural device operation.
Fully support the Quality Policy by building quality into all aspects of the incumbent's work and by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements
What we're looking for:
Basic Qualifications
3-5 Years with BA; 1-2 Years with MBA
Minimum 2 years previous experience in medical device sales
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Cath Lab or Cardiovascular experience.
Strong clinical aptitude.
Proven ability to take on a large number of accounts and travel.
Problem solving and the ability to be coached and directed by other teammates will allow collaboration and success in selling IVUS, DES, balloons and the full bag of specialty products.
About us
As a global medical technology leader for more than 35 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.
Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requisition ID: 445268
Job Segment: Clinic, Medical, Medical Technologist, Medical Technology, Ultrasound, Healthcare
The Nature Conservancy
Boulder, CO, USA
Colorado’s Sustainable Food and Water Team is pursuing a future where people’s food and water needs are met in a way that supports local economies, conserves important species and long-term ecological resilience and minimizes negative impacts to the environment. The Sustainable Food and Water Program Director (Program Director) provides senior leadership and expertise to guide the development and implementation of strategies and projects that deliver important outcomes toward this future for Colorado and the nation. The Program Director is a member of the Conservation Management Team and contributes substantively to cross-functional strategic thinking, collaboration and coordination. The Program Director leads and mentors a team with expertise in science, policy, business development and on-the ground land and water management. The Program Director must be able to balance multiple priorities, navigate complex and sometimes contentious situations and work effectively with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders. The Program Director has overall responsibility for a project portfolio that includes direct engagement in land and water management; leverage through innovative policy, market and funding opportunities; collaborative partnerships; and development of networks and communities of practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Strategic Thinking - Leads the development and implementation of strategic conservation initiatives that support sustainable food and water management, long-term ecological resilience and local livelihoods. Leading Teams - Leads and empowers staff and project teams to advance approaches that 1) improve flow conditions and river functions for both people and nature in priority rivers in Colorado and the region and 2) promote best practices for agriculture and grazing land management that benefit both landowners and ecosystems. Building Partnerships - Establishes and maintains key partnerships with non-government organizations, academic institutions, local, state and federal agencies, land and water managers, relevant businesses and supply-chain drivers and others to protect freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems and help Colorado and the region find innovative solutions to meet their growing food and water needs. Fundraising - Plays a direct role in securing public and private funds, including impact capital, for conservation activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
The geographic scope of the Sustainable Food and Water Program Director will be largely within the State of Colorado but may include multi-state, regional and/or national collaborations, partnerships and projects.
Supervises staff and manages teams working to achieve program goals with responsibility for performance management, training and mentorship and career development.
Plans and works directly on multiple projects that may include policy, science, stakeholder engagement, collaborative planning, and design and implementation of on-the-ground action.
Frequently makes strategic decisions based on analysis and judgment.
May negotiate land and water transactions and complex agreements, in a political environment with potential for financial, legal and/or reputational risk.
Contributes substantively to cross-functional strategic thinking, collaboration and coordination in the Business Unit.
Works effectively under pressure and meets deadlines.
Resolves complex problems independently with minimal supervision.
Travels frequently and on short notice, sometimes on weekends.
Works in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of education and experience equivalent to a BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in natural resources management, conservation, science, business, law or another related field of study.
Experience developing partnerships and working with a wide range of people, such as landowners, decision-makers, public agencies, non-governmental organizations and private industry.
Experience managing complex or multiple projects and associated financial, contracting partnership functions.
Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation and stewardship.
Experience working with computers, including database and spreadsheet management.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
Advanced degree in natural resources, science, conservation, business, law, or policy and 10 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of current trends in Colorado water policy and law, watershed management, sustainable grazing land management and/or soil health practices.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing complex projects and agreements with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with agricultural communities and stakeholders.
Comfortable in a dynamic, complex, and often fast-paced work environment.
Capable of communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
Able to think strategically, develop practical applications of scientific concepts, and encourage innovation.
Proven experience managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results.
Able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization.
Politically savvy and experienced in partnership development.
Enthusiasm for traveling regularly to meetings and field sites throughout Colorado.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 47564, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
Full Time
Colorado’s Sustainable Food and Water Team is pursuing a future where people’s food and water needs are met in a way that supports local economies, conserves important species and long-term ecological resilience and minimizes negative impacts to the environment. The Sustainable Food and Water Program Director (Program Director) provides senior leadership and expertise to guide the development and implementation of strategies and projects that deliver important outcomes toward this future for Colorado and the nation. The Program Director is a member of the Conservation Management Team and contributes substantively to cross-functional strategic thinking, collaboration and coordination. The Program Director leads and mentors a team with expertise in science, policy, business development and on-the ground land and water management. The Program Director must be able to balance multiple priorities, navigate complex and sometimes contentious situations and work effectively with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders. The Program Director has overall responsibility for a project portfolio that includes direct engagement in land and water management; leverage through innovative policy, market and funding opportunities; collaborative partnerships; and development of networks and communities of practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Strategic Thinking - Leads the development and implementation of strategic conservation initiatives that support sustainable food and water management, long-term ecological resilience and local livelihoods. Leading Teams - Leads and empowers staff and project teams to advance approaches that 1) improve flow conditions and river functions for both people and nature in priority rivers in Colorado and the region and 2) promote best practices for agriculture and grazing land management that benefit both landowners and ecosystems. Building Partnerships - Establishes and maintains key partnerships with non-government organizations, academic institutions, local, state and federal agencies, land and water managers, relevant businesses and supply-chain drivers and others to protect freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems and help Colorado and the region find innovative solutions to meet their growing food and water needs. Fundraising - Plays a direct role in securing public and private funds, including impact capital, for conservation activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
The geographic scope of the Sustainable Food and Water Program Director will be largely within the State of Colorado but may include multi-state, regional and/or national collaborations, partnerships and projects.
Supervises staff and manages teams working to achieve program goals with responsibility for performance management, training and mentorship and career development.
Plans and works directly on multiple projects that may include policy, science, stakeholder engagement, collaborative planning, and design and implementation of on-the-ground action.
Frequently makes strategic decisions based on analysis and judgment.
May negotiate land and water transactions and complex agreements, in a political environment with potential for financial, legal and/or reputational risk.
Contributes substantively to cross-functional strategic thinking, collaboration and coordination in the Business Unit.
Works effectively under pressure and meets deadlines.
Resolves complex problems independently with minimal supervision.
Travels frequently and on short notice, sometimes on weekends.
Works in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of education and experience equivalent to a BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in natural resources management, conservation, science, business, law or another related field of study.
Experience developing partnerships and working with a wide range of people, such as landowners, decision-makers, public agencies, non-governmental organizations and private industry.
Experience managing complex or multiple projects and associated financial, contracting partnership functions.
Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation and stewardship.
Experience working with computers, including database and spreadsheet management.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
Advanced degree in natural resources, science, conservation, business, law, or policy and 10 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of current trends in Colorado water policy and law, watershed management, sustainable grazing land management and/or soil health practices.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing complex projects and agreements with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with agricultural communities and stakeholders.
Comfortable in a dynamic, complex, and often fast-paced work environment.
Capable of communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
Able to think strategically, develop practical applications of scientific concepts, and encourage innovation.
Proven experience managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results.
Able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization.
Politically savvy and experienced in partnership development.
Enthusiasm for traveling regularly to meetings and field sites throughout Colorado.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 47564, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
San Diego Association of Governments - SANDAG
San Diego, CA, USA
Transportation Modeling Division
As a premier multi-modal planning and project implementation agency, SANDAG relies on the quality and capacity of our Transportation, Demographic, Economic, and Land Use Modeling programs. A team of highly skilled professionals support a variety of projects including long-range coordinated transportation, economic, and land use plans, corridor studies, major transit investment studies, infrastructure development studies, and air quality plans.
As regional planning needs, travel behaviors, and socioeconomic conditions change, the demands and expectations of our modeling program also have increased. To meet these challenges, SANDAG has committed the resources necessary to develop and maintain a robust, agile, and integrated modeling infrastructure to support policy development and decision making. SANDAG has developed a nationally-recognized and highly sophisticated activity-based model (ABM) and an active transportation (AT) model. As the transportation systems are transforming, SANDAG is updating its ABM to respond to the impact of emerging transportation technologies, transformative travel modes, and shared mobilities used for regional planning.
Transportation Modeler Role
The Transportation Modeler will develop, maintain, and improve existing transportation models including the activity-based model and the active transportation model. The Modeler will participate in adding features related to emerging technology, transformative mode, and shared mobility in travel modeling tools. This position also will coordinate project teams and modeling functions with other divisions and departments, committees, and outside agencies.
Job Responsibilities
This position is ideal for a transportation modeler with current, technical knowledge of modeling methods, software development, big data, and emerging transportation technologies. We anticipate significant career development will occur while working on the duties and responsibilities described below and through mentoring and close collaboration with senior staff and consultants. Examples of primary responsibilities may include:
Perform various duties related to the maintenance and improvement of SANDAG models such as the activity-based model (ABM) and the active transportation (AT) model.
Perform research and participate in the development of modeling features related to emerging transportation technologies, transformative modes, and shared mobilities.
Develop and maintain custom software applications to support travel forecast modeling.
Ensure transportation modeling tools and analytical capabilities are credible and effective for policy analysis; participate in quality assurance and quality control processes.
Coordinate with Model Application staff to support transportation modeling and analysis required for long-range regional plans and highway and transit investment studies.
Participate in the development of Request for Proposals (RFP’s); coordinate with consultants and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
Coordinate the integration of transportation and land use models; coordinate with economic and demographic research staff to determine data interactions.
Coordinate with the Data Solutions team to maintain transportation databases; ensure current and accurate traffic and passenger count data are being used.
Collaborate on inter-departmental and inter-agency project teams assembled for transportation modeling analysis; foster collaborative working relationships with local jurisdictions and various transit and transportation agencies.
Prepare and present written, oral, and visual reports to policy and stakeholder committees, member agencies, community groups, private organizations, and members of the public.
Supervise, mentor, train, and provide career development opportunities for a small team of professional staff with expertise in transportation modeling (Senior level only).
Experience and Qualifications
Numerous factors contribute to an individual’s ability to be successful in any given role. For this position, we are searching for a candidate with an aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving who is organized, flexible, and can be relied upon to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects. Excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and the use of sound judgment are important.
The minimum education, training, and experience qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in transportation modeling, computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a related field and four years (Associate level) to five years (Senior level) of experience working in transportation modeling, data analysis, and software development. Some lead or supervisory experience is required for the Senior level. An advanced degree is desirable.
The following information describes the specific types of career experiences that are most relevant to this position.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of travel demand modeling and forecasting; knowledge of long-range transportation planning issues at a regional level is desirable; experience in the Activity-Based Model (ABM) is desirable.
Demonstrated programming experiences in languages such as Java, Python, R, and SQL; experience developing and maintaining custom software applications to support modeling functions.
Demonstrated experience using modeling software such as EMME and TransCAD to support large, complex model development and applications projects.
Experience with big data and applications in travel demand modeling is preferable; research and/or experience in modeling autonomous vehicles, transformative modes, and shard mobilities are desirable.
Experience with data acquisition, compilation, and quality assurance/quality control methods; experience with relational database such as SQL Server is desirable.
Experience using GIS software to design transportation-related databases and mapping applications; experience with ESRI software is preferable.
Project management and coordination experience, including participating in the development of RFPs, budgets, schedules, consultant selection, and contract management is preferable.
Ability to communicate highly technical information effectively; ability to prepare and deliver public presentations to upper management, Boards, community groups, and other audiences.
Experience supervising and evaluating the work of professional employees; experience providing administrative and professional leadership for assigned programs and projects (Senior level only).
The selected candidate can anticipate a driving record check upon hire, and approximately annually thereafter. The results of the check may determine whether the selected candidate will be permitted to drive for SANDAG business.
Salary and Benefits
SANDAG rewards the efforts of its employees with a comprehensive compensation package. Competitive salaries are supplemented with a flexible offering of health, financial security, and time-off benefits to meet the work and life needs of employees and their families.
This Transportation Modeler position will be filled at the Associate or Senior level depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The annual salary ranges are: Associate Modeler - $58,979 to $94,366; Senior Modeler - $75,274 to $120,438.
Our benefits include traditional health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Retirement and financial security benefits are provided through a pension plan and deferred compensation program. To support the need to rest and rejuvenate, SANDAG offers flexible work schedules and employees are provided with a bank of paid time off in addition to paid holidays.
How to Apply
We encourage all interested candidates to apply for this position by completing a SANDAG Employment Application form. Resumes, cover letters, and work samples may be submitted in addition to the Employment Application but are not a substitute for this document.
The Employment Application can be downloaded in PDF format from the SANDAG website. Alternatively, a copy can be requested by calling (619) 699-1900 or emailing hr@sandag.org . Completed applications and related materials can be submitted via email, fax, regular mail, courier, or delivered by hand. See our Careers / How to Apply webpage for additional information.
This position is Open until Filled. The first review of applications will begin on April 19, 2019.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to apply for a position at SANDAG. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, including requesting this document and related application materials in an alternative format, should make their needs known by contacting Human Resources at (619) 699-1900, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), fax (619) 699-6905, or hr@sandag.org .
Candidate Selection and Notification
All candidates will receive written confirmation that their application was received. The hiring manager will begin reviewing and evaluating applications within a few days of the first review date. The best qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. All candidates will receive written notification as to the final outcome of their application.
Further Information
The SANDAG website contains a wealth of information about our various project and program areas. The Careers section of the site lists all of our current Job Openings as well as information on how to apply for positions and Frequently Asked Questions about our recruitment process.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, applicants hired by SANDAG must show acceptable proof of identity and evidence of authorization to work in the United States.
SANDAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Full Time
Transportation Modeling Division
As a premier multi-modal planning and project implementation agency, SANDAG relies on the quality and capacity of our Transportation, Demographic, Economic, and Land Use Modeling programs. A team of highly skilled professionals support a variety of projects including long-range coordinated transportation, economic, and land use plans, corridor studies, major transit investment studies, infrastructure development studies, and air quality plans.
As regional planning needs, travel behaviors, and socioeconomic conditions change, the demands and expectations of our modeling program also have increased. To meet these challenges, SANDAG has committed the resources necessary to develop and maintain a robust, agile, and integrated modeling infrastructure to support policy development and decision making. SANDAG has developed a nationally-recognized and highly sophisticated activity-based model (ABM) and an active transportation (AT) model. As the transportation systems are transforming, SANDAG is updating its ABM to respond to the impact of emerging transportation technologies, transformative travel modes, and shared mobilities used for regional planning.
Transportation Modeler Role
The Transportation Modeler will develop, maintain, and improve existing transportation models including the activity-based model and the active transportation model. The Modeler will participate in adding features related to emerging technology, transformative mode, and shared mobility in travel modeling tools. This position also will coordinate project teams and modeling functions with other divisions and departments, committees, and outside agencies.
Job Responsibilities
This position is ideal for a transportation modeler with current, technical knowledge of modeling methods, software development, big data, and emerging transportation technologies. We anticipate significant career development will occur while working on the duties and responsibilities described below and through mentoring and close collaboration with senior staff and consultants. Examples of primary responsibilities may include:
Perform various duties related to the maintenance and improvement of SANDAG models such as the activity-based model (ABM) and the active transportation (AT) model.
Perform research and participate in the development of modeling features related to emerging transportation technologies, transformative modes, and shared mobilities.
Develop and maintain custom software applications to support travel forecast modeling.
Ensure transportation modeling tools and analytical capabilities are credible and effective for policy analysis; participate in quality assurance and quality control processes.
Coordinate with Model Application staff to support transportation modeling and analysis required for long-range regional plans and highway and transit investment studies.
Participate in the development of Request for Proposals (RFP’s); coordinate with consultants and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
Coordinate the integration of transportation and land use models; coordinate with economic and demographic research staff to determine data interactions.
Coordinate with the Data Solutions team to maintain transportation databases; ensure current and accurate traffic and passenger count data are being used.
Collaborate on inter-departmental and inter-agency project teams assembled for transportation modeling analysis; foster collaborative working relationships with local jurisdictions and various transit and transportation agencies.
Prepare and present written, oral, and visual reports to policy and stakeholder committees, member agencies, community groups, private organizations, and members of the public.
Supervise, mentor, train, and provide career development opportunities for a small team of professional staff with expertise in transportation modeling (Senior level only).
Experience and Qualifications
Numerous factors contribute to an individual’s ability to be successful in any given role. For this position, we are searching for a candidate with an aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving who is organized, flexible, and can be relied upon to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects. Excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and the use of sound judgment are important.
The minimum education, training, and experience qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in transportation modeling, computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a related field and four years (Associate level) to five years (Senior level) of experience working in transportation modeling, data analysis, and software development. Some lead or supervisory experience is required for the Senior level. An advanced degree is desirable.
The following information describes the specific types of career experiences that are most relevant to this position.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of travel demand modeling and forecasting; knowledge of long-range transportation planning issues at a regional level is desirable; experience in the Activity-Based Model (ABM) is desirable.
Demonstrated programming experiences in languages such as Java, Python, R, and SQL; experience developing and maintaining custom software applications to support modeling functions.
Demonstrated experience using modeling software such as EMME and TransCAD to support large, complex model development and applications projects.
Experience with big data and applications in travel demand modeling is preferable; research and/or experience in modeling autonomous vehicles, transformative modes, and shard mobilities are desirable.
Experience with data acquisition, compilation, and quality assurance/quality control methods; experience with relational database such as SQL Server is desirable.
Experience using GIS software to design transportation-related databases and mapping applications; experience with ESRI software is preferable.
Project management and coordination experience, including participating in the development of RFPs, budgets, schedules, consultant selection, and contract management is preferable.
Ability to communicate highly technical information effectively; ability to prepare and deliver public presentations to upper management, Boards, community groups, and other audiences.
Experience supervising and evaluating the work of professional employees; experience providing administrative and professional leadership for assigned programs and projects (Senior level only).
The selected candidate can anticipate a driving record check upon hire, and approximately annually thereafter. The results of the check may determine whether the selected candidate will be permitted to drive for SANDAG business.
Salary and Benefits
SANDAG rewards the efforts of its employees with a comprehensive compensation package. Competitive salaries are supplemented with a flexible offering of health, financial security, and time-off benefits to meet the work and life needs of employees and their families.
This Transportation Modeler position will be filled at the Associate or Senior level depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The annual salary ranges are: Associate Modeler - $58,979 to $94,366; Senior Modeler - $75,274 to $120,438.
Our benefits include traditional health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Retirement and financial security benefits are provided through a pension plan and deferred compensation program. To support the need to rest and rejuvenate, SANDAG offers flexible work schedules and employees are provided with a bank of paid time off in addition to paid holidays.
How to Apply
We encourage all interested candidates to apply for this position by completing a SANDAG Employment Application form. Resumes, cover letters, and work samples may be submitted in addition to the Employment Application but are not a substitute for this document.
The Employment Application can be downloaded in PDF format from the SANDAG website. Alternatively, a copy can be requested by calling (619) 699-1900 or emailing hr@sandag.org . Completed applications and related materials can be submitted via email, fax, regular mail, courier, or delivered by hand. See our Careers / How to Apply webpage for additional information.
This position is Open until Filled. The first review of applications will begin on April 19, 2019.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to apply for a position at SANDAG. Applicants requiring an accommodation due to a disability during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, including requesting this document and related application materials in an alternative format, should make their needs known by contacting Human Resources at (619) 699-1900, (619) 699-1904 (TTY), fax (619) 699-6905, or hr@sandag.org .
Candidate Selection and Notification
All candidates will receive written confirmation that their application was received. The hiring manager will begin reviewing and evaluating applications within a few days of the first review date. The best qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. All candidates will receive written notification as to the final outcome of their application.
Further Information
The SANDAG website contains a wealth of information about our various project and program areas. The Careers section of the site lists all of our current Job Openings as well as information on how to apply for positions and Frequently Asked Questions about our recruitment process.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, applicants hired by SANDAG must show acceptable proof of identity and evidence of authorization to work in the United States.
SANDAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
