The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) serves an eight county region in three states. The agency is the area's Metropolitan Planning Organization, and fosters collaboration between governments, civic organizations, and the business community on diverse regional transportation, land use, environmental, and economic development challenges. OKI seeks a self-motivated professional responsible for demographic research and forecasting.
Knowledge of: Principles of demographics, land use, statistics and US Bureau of Census programs, including CTPP and ACS data.
Skills: Strong database, spreadsheet, and ARCGIS skills.
Qualifications: MS/MA (or equivalent experience) demography, urban/regional/environmental planning, or related field. Three years experience in planning related field involving demographic estimates and projections. Starting salary range is commensurate with experience; beginning range is $50 - $55k.
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Nicole Hartman, HR Manager by April 11, **** EOE. M/F
Job Summary
Highly responsible demographic work. Incumbent is responsible for a comprehensive population and employment research and forecasting program which, for demographic purposes, will be the official basis for OKI's long-range planning and other applications. Responsible for the development and operation of an information system, which will produce population and employment estimates and projections for the region.
Essential Functions
Develop and manage demographic research and projection software and databases. Establish and enforce system operation standards and procedures. Develop standard data format and data management procedures. Provide software technical and operational support to system end-users. Analyze information processing needs and recommend software upgrades.



Coordinate project and work schedules with OKI requirements and priorities. Perform other work as assigned.
Routinely gathers and develops demographic data within the region
Designs and tests methods of research and data collection
Uses population projections from the state data centers for the region and periodically prepares transportation analysis zone data
Reviews, analyzes, and comments on population estimates and projections made by state agencies
Compiles a periodic study of population estimates on the basis of local, regional or other political or geographic divisions
Provides guidance and direction to OKI staff applying demographic research and projections
Maintains complex administrative records
Analyzes, interprets, drafts, and/or edits technical reports, maps, correspondence, staff recommendations, and meeting agenda material
Confers with citizens, public officials and business interests concerning application of population research and projections
Performs special studies as requested
Knowledge Of
JOB REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS)
Principles, practices, and current trends in demographics, land development, and planning
Statistics and other research techniques
Strong computer database and ARCGIS skills
Federal Bureau of the Census activities and programs, including CTPP and ACS data
State data centers' activities and programs; and
Laws governing population estimates and projections.
Ability To
Automate development and forecasting of travel model demographic data




Develop and conduct procedures, tests and tools to validate program designAnalyze and interpret problems and complex data and make sound recommendations
Review work of OKI staff members and project consultants
Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and make effective public presentations
Analyze and edit written reports, technical manuals, memoranda and other documents
Interact effectively with OKI employees, government officials, private organizations, and the general public through active listening, gathering information, informing, and persuading
Effectively represent OKI on policy, procedure and technical matters to local, regional, state and federal officials and general public
Demonstrate sensitivity to fiscal, political and social constraints regarding planning issues, projects and programs
Education
Master's Degree (or equivalency in experience) in Planning, Demography, Social Science or related field with major course work in demographics.
Experience
Three (3) years experience in a planning-related field involving applied demographic estimates and projections. A comparable amount of education, training or experience, which prepares one to perform job duties, may be substituted for portions of these minimum requirements.
Essential Physical Skills
Ability to handle, sort and read large quantities of documents daily. Ability to hear and to speak, including making speeches. Ability to occasionally lift 30 pounds. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Valid driving license, or ability to obtain one within one month of employment. Positive driving record.
Environmental Condition Requirements
Work inside the office in a sedentary posture. Periodic meetings with office staff. Periodic attendance at meetings outside the OKI offices.
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