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Job Description:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.
 
Performance Analysis and Monitoring Section (PAMS) is a core team of the transportation department of ARC. We do analyze from regional data to link level data of various data including transportation, demographic, socio-economic, environment and so on. With the analysis, we provide the best tools and solutions to solve issues in the metro Atlanta region. Also, we develop, improve, and integrate current models and tools to enhance the efficiency and performance of them.
 
The PAMS intern will be responsible for developing models and tools with programming languages such as Python, R, Java, and others.
 
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits, working up to 29 hours per week.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Assists in the development of models and analytical tools using programming languages such Python, R, and Java;
• Works with existing models, including VisionEval and TMIP-EMAT, to refine their functionality and troubleshoot issues;
• Supports the ongoing development of the bike network model by providing programming, data analysis, and testing support;
• Gathers, cleans, and analyzes data from various sources to inform model development and validation;
• Documents model features, code changes, and analysis results. Prepares summaries and reports to communicate findings to team members;
• Works closely with team members in transportation data analysis, climate change tools, and EV planning projects to align model outputs with project goals;
• Performs other duties as assigned to support agency goals and objectives.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursing an undergraduate/graduate degree in urban or regional planning, transportation planning, civil engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related field.

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• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Programming experience, particularly with Python and R; familiarity with Java and other relevant languages is a plus.
• Proficiency in data cleaning, processing, and statistical analysis; experience with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and R’s data analysis packages is beneficial.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

 

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently to manage tasks and meet project deadlines;
• Desire to learn and strong problem-solving skills; 
• Proven analytical ability and attention to detail; 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). 

 

Additional Information

 

About ARC:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. 

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision — ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

1. Healthy, safe, livable communities in the Atlanta metro area.
2. Strategic investments in people, infrastructure, mobility, and preserving natural resources.
3. Regional services delivered with operational excellence and efficiency.
4. Diverse stakeholders engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues.
5. A competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient.

Our Core Values

Excellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency’s and our colleague’s success.

Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region’s residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

 

Application Process:

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at [email protected].