Traffic Data Specialist II 2026-02485

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $2,000

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Retirement plan (Pension & 457B)

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a Traffic Data Specialist II in Cheyenne, WY. The role focuses on collecting, analyzing, and integrating traffic data to develop accurate counts and projections, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting for FHWA.

Responsibilities include coordinating workflows, supporting office operations, and guiding team members to deliver high-quality results. A $2,000 hiring bonus is offered, along with comprehensive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic statistics and data quality checks.
• Ability to work with data from multiple sources and software.
• Familiarity with data analysis concepts and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control on traffic data from ~120 permanent counter sites.
• Compile traffic counts and upload monthly reports to WYDOT and FHWA.
• Analyze traffic data to identify patterns and growth trends; prepare forecasts for planning studies.
• Support counter shop operations and assist with data collection during peak seasons.
• Respond to data requests from designers, engineers, consultants, and the public.

Skills

Statistics

Data analysis tools

Data storage & retrieval

Basic web design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physical Science

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Make an Impact Through Traffic Data and Team Leadership

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Traffic Data Specialist II in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As a Traffic Data Specialist II, you will be responsible for performing various duties, under limited supervision, in order to provide a safe, high quality, and efficient transportation system.

Collect, analyze, and integrate traffic counts and supporting data from external sources with Jackalope traffic data management software to develop complete, accurate traffic counts and reliable traffic projections. Perform quality control checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity before uploading information to the WYDOT traffic website and preparing monthly reports for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Support daily office operations by coordinating workflows, prioritizing tasks, and providing guidance to team members to ensure efficient processes, timely deliverables, and high-quality results.

This position offers:

**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Come put your talents to work for the benefit of Wyoming citizens and generations to come.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs quality control on automated permanent counter location data, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data from approximately 120 permanent counter sites throughout the state
• Compiles traffic counts and associated other data and uploads monthly reports to WYDOT's traffic data section on the WYDOT website
• Compiles and formats traffic data and uploads it to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) website
• Imports data from non-automated permanent sites; this includes entering traffic count data from sites that use radar detection equipment, and truck weight and classification data from eight weigh-in-motion sites
• Reviews and analyzes traffic data to identify patterns and develop key traffic measures, including Average Daily Traffic (ADT), Design Hour Volume (DHV), vehicle classifications, and traffic growth trends
• Prepares traffic data summaries and forecasts to support roadway design, transportation planning, and specialized traffic engineering studies
• Assists the counter shop crew with collection of short‑term traffic data during the spring and summer throughout the state; this includes the placement of hoses, placement and programming of portable counters, and downloading of traffic count data
• Responds to traffic data requests from designers, engineers, consultants, government agencies, and the public through email, phone, and in‑person communication

KNOWLEDGE:

• A working knowledge of basic statistics
• Computer literate in multiple data collection and analysis platforms (spreadsheets, word processors, etc.)
• A general understanding of data storage and retrieval on different platforms
• Basic website design

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically inEngineering or Physical Science)

Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in a Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Specialist I

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution: 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in a Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Specialist I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non‑Exempt
• E‑Verify: WYDOT uses E‑Verify, an Internet‑based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Acceptance of a permanent full‑time non‑exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
  • Temporary employees accepting a full‑time position
  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public
  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12‑month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact: 307‑777‑4356