Traffic Analyst

Georgia Department of Transportation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Analyst to provide expert support in traffic planning, forecasting, and environmental clearance of transportation systems.

The role involves coordinating with FHWA, GDOT teams, consultants, and other offices to deliver accurate traffic projections and deliverables for design year traffic and related analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area AND one year of related experience OR Associate degree in a related area AND two years of related experience
• Experience in traffic analysis/forecasting procedures and development of design year traffic
• Strong ethical conduct and ability to organize multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Supports the Design Traffic Forecasting team in traffic studies and projections
• Plans schedules and priorities for consultants to complete forecasting requests
• Develops traffic growth rate determinations for projects using travel demand model outputs
• Analyzes existing traffic data to determine movements and patterns
• Manages contract aspects for traffic study tasks and coordination with stakeholders

Skills

Microsoft Office

Traffic analysis

Forecasting procedures

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Associate degree in a related area

Tools

ProjectWise

Microsoft Office

Job description

“Traffic Analyst”

Job Salary- $60,500

STATE PROFILE SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, provides expert level professional support in one or more of the following areas: traffic, planning, OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, utilities, surveying, or environmental.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under limited supervision, supports the Design Traffic Forecasting team in performing traffic studies and managing traffic projection requests.
• Plans, schedules and determines work priorities of internal and external consultants to complete traffic forecasting requests in a timely manner.
• Supports development of deliverables and facilitates traffic data including base and design year average daily traffic, design hourvolumes and truck percentages, for use in the design and environmental clearance of transportation systems.
• Supports development of traffic growth rate determination for simple to medium complexity projects using outputs and concepts from GDOT’s various travel demand models.
• Analyzes existing traffic data to determine traffic movements.
• Requests special traffic information needed for traffic projection requests.
• Administers all aspects of consultant contract(s), of which their staff also performs all traffic study-related tasks on behalf of the Office of Planning.
• Performs record keeping in accordance with standards ofthe Office of Planning.
• Communicates with subject matter experts, FHWA, GDOT project management teams, consultants, and other offices within the Department to provide information on ongoing projects.
• Facilitates Interchange Access Justification Report (IAJR) development and coordination.
• Manages multiple types of planning services contracts with statewide level scope involving the interstate system.
• Promotes and supports transportation planning initiatives and innovation through cross-functional training, outreach, and collaboration within the Office of Planning and throughout the Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related area AND One year of related experience
• OR Associate degree from an accredited college or university in a related area AND Two years of related experience
• OR One year of experience at the lower-level Transportation Specialist 1 (TRP061) or position equivalent

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area AND one year of experience in research, planning, analysis or related areas.
• OR associate degree in a related area AND Two years of experience in research, planning, analysis or related areas.
• Experience making sound and well-informed decisions.
• Experience identifying and developing effective solutions/alternatives to problems.
• Maintains a high standard of ethical conduct.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of traffic analysis/forecasting procedures; experience in the development ofdesign year traffic.
• Knowledge of transportation network impacts when working with interrelated transportation projects.
• Knowledge of basic math functions, algebra, geometry, and statistical techniques.
• Ability toeffectively express facts and ideas to various audiences.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change; to work with others to find mutually acceptable solutions.
• Ability to apply new knowledge and skills in work performed to increase quality and efficiency.
• Ability to research, gather and organize information into a presentable understandable format.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with GDOT’s Design Traffic Forecasting Manual.
• Familiarity with Georgia’s Statewide Travel Demand Model and how it relates to traffic projections.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CURRENT GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES.

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.