Researcher - Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, Minnesota
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
St. Paul, Minnesota
Researcher
(Requisition 290778)
$42,502 - $63,754
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2006
At the Metropolitan Council, we are committed to providing regional
planning and essential services to the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan
area. Responsible for regional transportation, airports, parks and wastewater
collection and treatment, the Council employs about 2,700 people who
receive competitive wages and benefits and work in an employee-friendly
environment has includes workplace wellness and employee recognition
programs.
The Council is currently looking for a Full-time Researcher located in our St. Paul, Minnesota office.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Researcher assesses and analyzes data sources, researches product development and engages in project execution within the areas of survey research, housing market analysis, demography and Census data analysis. The individual also analyzes the American Community Survey and other Census products, provides technical assistance to users of these products and cooperates with partner agencies through the Census State Data Center (SDC) Network. As the Researcher, you would Produce the Council's annual population estimates, including maintaining the estimation model (currently in MS Access) assessing and preparing data inputs and coordinating local review.
The Research Analyst provides expertise and project leadership for
demographic forecasting, socio-economic modeling, development and re-development
monitoring, and land supply analysis. As the Research Analyst, you would
provide consultation to clients in the application of research to regional
growth strategy and planning. The Analyst possesses principal responsibility
for the Council's regional forecasts, including scoping and implementation
of a new disaggregate micro-simulation model
(e.g., UrbanSim) for demographic and land use forecasts and leads the
demographic and geographic forecast modeling of major revisions (2-3
times per decade) of Council's forecasts, working with team to assess,
analyze and organize data inputs needed by the forecast model.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in demography, geography, applied economics, statistics,
a related social science or urban planning.
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in research, analysis,
government statistics and/or data management, which includes specialized
experience in at least 2 of the following: (1) demographic research
and publication of results; (2) data warehouse management or maintenance
of web-based data tools; (3) statistical analysis (descriptive statistics,
measures of association, Anova, regression).
- Knowledge of Census and other statistical agencies, their methods
and products.
- MS Office Suite, MS Access and SAS for statistical analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with other computer systems for data management (Oracle),
and/or development and management of web applications, and/or spatial
analysis (ArcGIS) preferred.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
For consideration, applicants must submit a completed Metropolitan Council Employment Application. Candidates will be selected for final interview based on the results of:
- Education and experience rating (review of application and resume).
- Structured interview.
- Background check (criminal, education, employment).
- All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of
a pre-employment drug screen.
For consideration, applicants must submit a completed Metropolitan Council Employment Application and Resume by 4:30 PM on the posting deadline to:
CONTACT:
Metropolitan Council
390 Robert St. N.
St. Paul, MN 55101
Email: brenda.mccoy@metc.state.mn.us
Tel: 651-602-1368
Fax: 651-602-1071
Clearly indicate the job title and posting number on information submitted. Internal applicants must also include employee/badge ID number. Candidates who do not submit the required information by the closing date will not be considered. Employment application forms are available at:
or by calling:
Tel: 651-602-1368
For complete job description, contact Brenda McCoy.
