Job Description
Job Description
About EPS
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is an innovative land use consulting firm distinct in our ability to analyze and creatively resolve complex challenges related to land use policy, urban planning, real estate investment, and public financing.
Since 1983 we have served a wide variety of private and public sector clients throughout the United States with an emphasis on forward-thinking land use planning, economic sustainability, and urban resiliency.
EPS promotes a collaborative professional environment both in and out of the office and recognizes that diverse perspectives strengthen our understanding of issues and our services to our clients and their communities.
We are passionate about our work and committed to our clients. We invest in our staff through on-the-job training, a monthly lunch-and-learn , and staff retreats with the goal of developing well rounded consultants experienced in the full range of services offered by the firm.
We also promote a healthy work-life balance and host social events for our staff, including snack breaks, holiday parties, happy hours, bowling nights, cookouts, outdoor adventures, and ball games, to name a few.
Job Candidates
EPS is seeking candidates that are passionate about work that results in strategies to promote great and sustainable places.
Our consultants are client focused and want to help communities expand in an equitable and sustainable way by planning for healthy, diverse neighborhoods, balanced economic growth, affordable housing, enhanced transit and public services, new parks and open spaces, and innovative land use investments.
Desired experience includes education and / or work experience in urban planning, real estate economics, public finance, fiscal impact analysis, and regional economic analysis.
EPS consultants must have the ability to work with a range of quantitative methods. We rely on our analytics to solve problems that require strategic thinking.
Consultants are expected to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and the public through speaking engagements and written deliverables.
Our business requires that we plan and execute project tasks with precision, manage our efforts to meet deadlines, and well represent the firm at all times.
The Position
EPS is hiring for an Associate or Senior Associate position. Both the Associate and Senior Associate Consultant collaborate with EPS Principals, staff and collegial firms, to complete consulting assignments by applying a range of analytical methods and quantitative models to projects related to pressing urban issues such as affordable housing, equitable urban investment, transit, open space, and more.
Our consultants may serve as a Project Manager or technical expert and are directly engaged in project research, data analysis, analytical interpretation, strategic advisory, written deliverables, client communications, and presentations.
Consultants also contribute to proposal efforts and internal firm resources.
Requirements
Both the Associate and Senior Associate position require :
- Strong problem solving, written and oral communication, and analytical skills;
- Data analysis and spreadsheet modeling skills;
- Interest in economics, land use, urban planning, and community development;
- Knowledge of demographic and economic data;
- Understanding of real estate market and financial analysis; and
- Familiarity with GIS / spatial analysis.
Associate Consultant Qualifications
- A degree in economics, urban planning, public policy, business, or a related field of study (MS / MA preferred)
- 1-3 years relevant professional experience
Senior Associate Consultant Qualifications
- MS / MA degree in economics, urban planning, public policy, business, or similar, or a related field of study (or bachelor’s degree plus directly related work experience)
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in planning and / or real estate development
Benefits
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and paid time off.
- Compensation dependent on qualifications and experience
- Associate salaried base compensation ranges from $80,000 to $100,000.
- Senior Associate base compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000.
- Discretionary annual and quarterly bonuses.
EPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply
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