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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.
The ARC Performance Analysis and Monitoring team in the Transportation Planning Department is seeking a part-time, temporary individual to be responsible to support active transportation planning specifically working on bike network modeling, bikeway comfort index, pedestrian bridge efficacy research, etc.
The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with working with spatial data to edit geographic data using GIS or GeoPandas, editing network links using PTV VISUM, change field information, modify existing features, reshape and edit vertices. To be successful, the candidate should have solid time management skills, ability to work independently and possess a desire to learn, overcome challenges and solve problems.
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits, working up to 29 hours per week.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Create, edit, and process geographic data using ArcGIS Pro;
- Work with OpenStreetMap (OSM) data and integrate it with other spatial datasets;
- Handle attribute data related to routes, links, and nodes;
- Assist in managing and updating street network data;
- Support the team in spatial analysis and visualization tasks;
- Collaborate with team members on project-based tasks and provide GIS-related insights;
- Performs other duties as assigned to support agency goals and objectives.
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Minimum Qualifications: - Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in city or regional planning, urban studies, GIS, geography, 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.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: - Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro;
- Familiarity with OpenStreetMap (OSM) data and tools;
- Understanding of transportation concepts such as routes, links, and nodes;
- Basic knowledge of spatial data formats (e.g., shapefiles, geodatabases);
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team;
- Solid time management skills;
- Ability to work independently.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience with scripting or automation in Python for GIS tasks;
- Knowledge of transportation modeling or network analysis;
- Familiarity with spatial databases.
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
- Healthy, safe, livable communities in the Atlanta metro area.
- Strategic investments in people, infrastructure, mobility, and preserving natural resources.
- Regional services delivered with operational excellence and efficiency.
- Diverse stakeholders engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues.
- 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 hr@atlantaregional.org.
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