Highway Data & Traffic Analyst Trainee

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Analyst at multiple levels under NY HELPS. The role involves validating traffic data, assigning continuous count sites, coordinating with vendors and DOT groups, and supervising staff.

Candidates may substitute degrees for experience per Civil Service rules and must be authorized to work in the United States. The position offers opportunities for growth within the Highway Data Services Bureau and requires strong written communication

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in highways or transportation related to planning, engineering management, systems analysis or quantitative analysis.
• Direct responsibility for written materials such as narrative reports or memoranda.

Responsibilities

• Validate traffic data and assign stations for continuous count sites.
• Coordinate with vendors and traffic signals groups to address data deficiencies.
• Add location metadata to traffic data systems and supervise QC of data.
• Produce annual and monthly reports and provide outreach and training to DOT users.
• Supervise staff and contract personnel supporting the outlined duties.

Skills

Highway transportation experience

Planning and engineering management

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years' experience

Job description

NYS Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Analyst at multiple levels under NY HELPS. The role involves validating traffic data, assigning continuous count sites, coordinating with vendors and DOT groups, and supervising staff.

Candidates may substitute degrees for experience per Civil Service rules and must be authorized to work in the United States. The position offers opportunities for growth within the Highway Data Services Bureau and requires strong written communication